Street Dance 3D
Street Dance is presented in 3D but this film is engaging and entertaining enough even without the technology. Street Danceis not the usual dance film with a flimsy plot embellished with copious amounts of over-sexed dance sequences by hormonally-charged pre-pubescent adolescents. It cleverly intertwines its storyline with characterisations, even though it follows some steps down the well-worn path of Hollywood feel-good dance films. The film is set in London, and revolves around a group of talented and multi-cultural young dancers from different disciplines of dance - ballet and street dance. There are parables that convey implicitly the unification of diversity and explicitly presents dance as an expressive artform that has the ability to divide or unite its participants.
The film’s love story is secondary to the dance narrative, and the characters’ primary focus is the love for dance and their competitiveness brings out the best and worst in them. Highlights include the impromptu sandwich-making dance scene, the nightclub dance-offs and the team’s performance in the finals.
The choreography is amazing and the cast is tremendously accomplished in their dance moves, their timing to the music and with each other looks effortless. The discipline, etiquette and grace of ballet blended with the improvised and high-speed energetic pace of street dance looks spectacular. Street Dance shows that regardless of the dance style, dancing can transcend race, gender and social class and gets the adrenaline pumping while the music’s thumping. The film features an excellent soundtrack featuring Cheryl Cole, the delightful Sugar Plum Fairy music from Tchaikovsky’s ballet ‘The Nutcracker’, and a myriad of popular hip-hop songs and soul music, accompany the light-hearted but likeable film.Street Dance may not garner the cult status of Dirty Dancingbut it’s still a winning combination of dance, fun and romance.
Director: Max Giwa, Dania Pasquini
Cast: Charlotte Rampling, Nichola Burley, Richard Winsor, Rachel McDowall, Sianad Gregory , Tameka Empson, Teneisha Bonner, Jennifer Leung, Ukweli Roach, Hugo Cortes, Eleanor Bron, Patrick Baladi, Lex Milczarek, Jocelyn Jee Esien, Kofi Aggyman, Patrick Baladi, George Sampson, Rhiann Keys, Daniella Masterson, Frank Harper, Jeremy Sheffield, Bradley Charles, Mark Tristan Eccles, Chris Wilson, Diversity, Flawless
StreetDance 3d tells the story of street dancer Carly (Nichola Burley), who must try and lead her crew to victory at the UK Street Dance Championships. After many set-backs including losing their rehearsal space, salvation comes in the unlikely shape of ballet schoolmistress Helena (Charlotte Rampling). Impressed by the skill and enthusiasm of Carly and her troupe, she strikes the street dancers a deal: they can practice in the Ballet Academy's luxurious dance studio in return for collaborating with her ballet dancers. A clash of cultures ensues as the two very different dance styles face off against each other. After years of classical training, the ballet dancers are horrified at the crew's slouchy style, while Carly is increasingly exasperated at their uptight aloofness. Eventually, and despite themselves, the ballet dancers begin to feel a grudging respect for the street dancers' spectacular moves. And Carly can't help falling for handsome ballet dancer Tomas (Richard Winsor).
Screenplay: Jane English
Producers: Rupert Preston, Christine Langan, Paula Jalfon, James Richardson, Allan Niblo, Jim Spencer
Original Music: Various Artists
Cinematography: Sam McCurdy
Film Editor: Tim Murrell
Running Time : 1 hour 38 minutes
