A delightful documentary that shows how creative expression is a necessity in the lives of urban children.

persuasively shows how these lessons help bridge the gap between boys and girls during that uneasy period when the sexes are still suspicious of each other.

Only an icy hearted cynic could disparage this joyous, infectious documentary.

Surprising, delightful and inspiring, Mad Hot Ballroom is an entertaining documentary about 11 year old kids finding a focus and pursuing their passion

By turns funny, moving, and most definitely feel-good.

It is a bit like watching a home movie. Still, the kids are very cute, and I did get caught up in the drama of the competition, such as it was.

ts title is deceptively adult. "Mad Hot Ballroom" actually is a mesmerizing story, of all things, about dancing fifth-graders.

Listening to the kids talk is a treat in itself, but watching them strut their stuff in the final competition is enough to make you stand up and cheer.

Were I not from Manhattan, I can’t imagine gleaning anything from Mad Hot Ballroom beyond a desire to pinch those ragamuffin’s precious cheeks.

I was spellbound by the documentary, “Spellbound”, and now I’m mad for “Mad Hot Ballroom”.