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A Time for Dancing

A Time for Dancing

20026.71h 40m

Overview

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

Directed by Peter Gilbert
Written by Kara Lindstrom, Davida Wills Hurwin
Produced by Jeffrey Kramer, Peter Gilbert
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Top Cast

Larisa Oleynik

Larisa Oleynik

Juliana 'Jules' Michaels

Shiri Appleby

Shiri Appleby

Samantha 'Sam' Russell

Peter Coyote

Peter Coyote

Wyn Michaels

Patricia Kalember

Patricia Kalember

Sandra Michaels

Amy Madigan

Amy Madigan

Jackie Russell

Shane West

Shane West

Paul, the DJ

Scott Vickaryous

Scott Vickaryous

Eli

Anton Yelchin

Anton Yelchin

Jackson Michaels

Lynn Whitfield

Lynn Whitfield

Linda Derricks, the Dance Teacher

Jennifer Hamilton

Jennifer Hamilton

Colleen

About A Time for Dancing

A Time for Dancing is a drama, music film released in 2002. Directed by Peter Gilbert, it stars Larisa Oleynik, Shiri Appleby, Peter Coyote. Their love of dance, and their friendship, is challenged for two high school girls when one is diagnosed with cancer.

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