- Actors: Vanessa Williams, Chayanne, Kris Kristofferson, Joan Plowright, Jane Krakowski
- Directors: Randa Haines
- Writers: Daryl Matthews
- Producers: Randa Haines, Aldric La'auli Porter, Allan Wertheim, Lauren Weissman, Shinya Egawa
- Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Colour, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Widescreen, NTSC
- Language English, Spanish
- Subtitles: English
- Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
- Studio: Sony Pictures
- DVD Release Date: 12 Jan 1999
- Run Time: 126 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- ASIN: 0767812387
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 48,476 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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It's not exactly Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, but Dance with Me, (starring Vanessa Williams and newcomer Chayanne) offers its own terpsichorean pleasures. The story centres on Rafael Infante (Chayanne), a Cuban émigré to Texas, who takes a menial job at a local dance studio run by John Burnett (Kris Kristofferson). There, he falls for Ruby Sinclair (Vanessa Williams), a one-time ballroom championship contender looking for the opportunity to compete for the title once more. The romance seems a foregone conclusion but has some snap thanks to a crisp performance by Williams and a sunny (if limited) one by Chayanne, a singing star in Puerto Rico. Best of all is the dancing itself. In terms of both energy, exuberance and style, this film's dance sequences rank with the best of the decade's limited celebration of the kinetic art, such as Strictly Ballroom and Shall We Dance?. Though the movie's central plot secret seems obvious from the outset, the film takes off every time the dance music kicks in.--Marshall Fine, Amazon.com
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Dance With Me may not be one of the greatest films ever made, but for fansof dance music with that Latin rythm, it's great. The music just makes youwant to dance in the super sensual way shown throughout the film. Thestory line follows Rafael (Cheyenne) as he travels to America, in searchof his father, who happens to run a dance studio, which specialises inLatin dance. Coming from Cuba, Rafael has a few problems with Ruby(Vanessa Williams) the studio star, and her understanding of what Latindance is about. We follow the couple as they learn together, to put lifeand love into their dance. This was (to me)the original Dirty Dancing witha Latin rythm, and is just as enjoyable, if you like simple, heartwarmingstories with a bit of a beat.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
I first saw this on cable tv in August 2001 and since then I have been totally hooked on Chayanne. The movie is one of those that excites one to live life.It really makes you feel happy about the world, about life in general and definitely cheered me up. The movie makes one feel so excited about anything latino. The story line is excellent and the romance is perfect for all you romantics out there. The latin dancing and music is exciting and urges one to also get up and dance. Chayanne and Vanessa Williams are great performers in this movie and those latin american dancers are just so perfect.Their glittery fanfare is wondeful to see. I think what made this movie special is that it's believable and Chayanne is a wonderful and very talented actor. I give it a 10 out of 10 and Chayanne has to be my favourite - so genuine, so simple and yet very much first class!!! I cannot stop watching this great and exciting movie.
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beware of the german release...
Despite my one star rating I have nothing bad to say about this movie: I love it and I have seen it dozens of times. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Camilo
LOVE STORY
THIS WAS A VERY EASY SUNDAY AFTERNOON FILM FOR YOU MUMS WHOSE HUSBANDS NOD OFF TOO SLEEP AFTER SUNDAY DINNER, THIS FILM MAKES YOU FEEL WARM AND COSY A REAL GIRLIE FILM PLENTY OF... Read more
Published on 25 Oct 2009 by julie clements
Best 'Dance' film
Dance with Me is a film with a very moving story line - a young man from Cuba who comes to the USA to connnect with his father. Read more
Published on 5 April 2009 by Mrs. I. J. Goodland
Its actually OK....
This movie is actually OK. There are some terrible cheesey moments and casting Kris Kristopherson as a texican dance teacher needs some suspension of belief as do the outfits of... Read more
Published on 9 Feb 2009 by Chelly
An absolutly wonderful and stunning movie
I first got this video out of the video shop because it was on an offer and I loved it. I've since watched it so many times that I could probably quote the script. Read more
Published on 8 May 2001 by Louise Smith
Wonderful film. Funny, Lively and Romantic
I thought both Chayanne and Vanessa Williams were both excellent. They are clearly very talented all-rounders. I thought that Joan Plowright was also superb in her role. Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2001
True Romance
If you like Romance you'll love this film. Chayanne is wonderful and so romantic. Vanessa Williams is not only pretty but so lucky to have a great part with a gorgeous leading man. Read more
Published on 13 Feb 2001
Hot Salsa Rhythms, Sensational Dance Moves
You'll like this movie if you're into Salsa music and dancing, luckily I am. The Latin club scenes were the best: energetic and passionate dancers showing off their amazing moves... Read more
Published on 19 Sep 2000
A Brilliant Dancing Treat
I have to say that I had never ever heard of Chayanne before this film but after I saw "Dance With Me" I let all my friends know about him and the movie. Read more
Published on 7 Aug 2000
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