Where We Danced
"The story of American Social Dance"
Originally released in 2013. Where We Danced is a documentary film. directed by Brian. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Frankie Manning
Synopsis
“Where We Danced” is the first in a three-part series that chronicles the evolution of American social dance. It tells the story of America’s dance through the lives of the dancers who shaped the art form as well as the places they danced. The story begins on the plantations where African and Western European culture collided to create America’s first truly indigenous social dance, the cakewalk. It continues through to 1930’s Harlem showing how dance helped shape popular culture in America and around the world. Over the decades dance has set trends in fashion and sexuality, giving the youth of the 20th century a voice to define itself from the rigidness of the Victorian era . It also gave African-Americans a means of expression when all others had been taken away.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 30, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
0h 58m
58 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Where We Danced about?
“Where We Danced” is the first in a three-part series that chronicles the evolution of American social dance. It tells the story of America’s dance through the lives of the dancers who shaped...
Who directed Where We Danced?
Where We Danced was directed by Brian.
How long is Where We Danced?
Where We Danced has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).
When was Where We Danced released?
Where We Danced was released on April 30, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Where We Danced?
The main cast of Where We Danced includes Frankie Manning.