Review of Dance Party, USA (2006) by Ken Fox for TV Guide — 16 Nov 2006

Dramatically simple but emotionally complex.

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This review of Dance Party, USA (2006) was written by Ken Fox and published by TV Guide on 16 Nov 2006.

Dance Party, USA has generally received mixed reviews.

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