Teach Me to Dance

1979 0h 29m EN

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 1

FamilyDrama

Synopsis

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In this drama, Lesia convinces her English-Canadian friend Sarah to perform a Ukrainian dance with her as part of their school's Christmas pageant. Sarah's father, angry at the growing number of Ukrainian settlers, won't allow his daughter to participate. Despite the prejudices of their parents, the girls' friendship remains strong, and they meet in Sarah's barn to celebrate Christmas Day together. Part of the Adventures in History series.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Nadia Ostashewski
Lesia
Christine Lilge
Sarah
Ivan Horsky
Mr. Ewasiuk
Lilea Wolansky
Mrs. Ewasiuk
John Pichlyk
Paul
Ace Irwin
Jimmy
Heather Lea MacCallum
Miss Jamieson
Bill Mielen
Mr. Evans

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Anne Wheeler
Writers: Myrna Kostash
Languages: English, Ukrainian
Countries: Canada

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RUNTIME

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Tight 29-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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47 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Ukrainian.

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4 / 8

ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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5 / 8

ERA

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Directed by Anne Wheeler, shot by Savas Kalogeras. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Ion Webster shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Nadia Ostashewski and Christine Lilge and Ivan Horsky carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0237808 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Anne Wheeler directs. Savas Kalogeras behind the camera. Ion Webster cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada. Dialogue in English, Ukrainian.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 29-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
247 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Ukrainian.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Anne Wheeler, shot by Savas Kalogeras. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Ion Webster shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Nadia Ostashewski and Christine Lilge and Ivan Horsky carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0237808 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.