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A Time for Dancing
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A Time for Dancing

2002-09-06 · 100 min · ★ 6.7

Drama · Music

Their love of dance, and their friendship, is challenged for two high school girls when one is diagnosed with cancer.

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Directors
Peter Gilbert
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Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Larisa OleynikLarisa OleynikJuliana 'Jules' Michaels
Shiri ApplebyShiri ApplebySamantha 'Sam' Russell
Peter CoyotePeter CoyoteWyn Michaels
Patricia KalemberPatricia KalemberSandra Michaels
Amy MadiganAmy MadiganJackie Russell
Shane WestShane WestPaul, the DJ
Scott VickaryousEli
Anton YelchinAnton YelchinJackson Michaels
Lynn WhitfieldLynn WhitfieldLinda Derricks, the Dance Teacher
Jennifer HamiltonJennifer HamiltonColleen
Barbara Eve HarrisBarbara Eve HarrisDr. Conner
Honey SandersJuilliard Administrator
Vicki DavisVicki DavisJuilliard Check in Girl
Ayesha OrangeAyesha OrangeSarah / Company Dancers (Adults)
Nikki TuazonNikki TuazonNadia / Company Dancers (Adults)
Kevin Alexander SteaKevin Alexander SteaBryan / Company Dancers (Adults)
Tovaris WilsonIvan / Company Dancers (Adults)
Shanti LowryShanti LowryEva / Company Dancer (Adults)
Becca SweitzerBecca SweitzerJules Dance Doubles / Company Dancers (Adults)
Mandy MooreMandy MooreCompany Dancers (Adults)

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