Review of Mad Hot Ballroom (2005) by Kathy X — 18 Aug 2006

A great, authentic documentary... and in fact, it actually made me decide to take dance course in september!

This review of Mad Hot Ballroom (2005) was written by Kathy X on 18 Aug 2006.

Mad Hot Ballroom has generally received positive reviews.

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