Free Dance

Original title: High Strung

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6.3/10

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Nicholas Galitzine and Keenan Kampa in Free Dance (2016)

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Drama Music Romance

Dancer Ruby, starting at Manhattan Conservatory of the Arts, meets English violinist Johnnie, playing in a subway station. Music and dance follow.Dancer Ruby, starting at Manhattan Conservatory of the Arts, meets English violinist Johnnie, playing in a subway station. Music and dance follow.Dancer Ruby, starting at Manhattan Conservatory of the Arts, meets English violinist Johnnie, playing in a subway station. Music and dance follow.

Director
- Michael Damian
Writers
- Janeen Damian
- Michael Damian
Stars

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IMDb RATING

6.3/10

11K

YOUR RATING

Director
- Michael Damian
Writers
- Janeen Damian
- Michael Damian
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Videos2

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High Strung

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HIGH STRUNG U.S. Theatrical Trailer

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HIGH STRUNG U.S. Theatrical Trailer

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Trivia
All the subway scenes are filmed in Bucharest where the old trains run filled with graffiti except the windows.

Goofs
When Johnnie takes the loner violin out of the case to play for Ruby in his apartment it is in perfect tune. When a violin, or any string instrument sits on a shelf and then travels, it would always have to be retuned because the tension of the strings plus the temperature, and even the subway travel, would change it.

Quotes
Johnnie: [Dancing tango] Yes, I've been humble since our last meeting which I want to apologize for.
Ruby: You don't have to do that; I was being pushy, when I don't even know you.
Johnnie: [Pulls her close] Do you want to?

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Featured review

8/10

Music & Dancing is incredible!

I am a sucker for a good dance movie, and in my opinion, this falls into that category. Is it cheesy and predictable? Yes, but not quite as cheesy and predictable as some. The acting was decent, but the violin playing and dancing was fantastic! The last dance movie I enjoyed this much was Center Stage back in 2000. If you liked Center Stage, you'll like High Strung!