Review of Mad Hot Ballroom (2005) by Bertha T — 20 Aug 2007

Absolutely wonderful...Highly recommend it!

This review of Mad Hot Ballroom (2005) was written by Bertha T on 20 Aug 2007.

Mad Hot Ballroom has generally received positive reviews.

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