Dance films under the stars

July 25 :

Billy Elliot,
A film by Stephen Daldry

Set against the backdrop of the turbulent miners’ strike of 1984, the story tells of Billy, a talented young boy who is torn between his unexpected love of dance and the disintegration of his family. A way out is offered when the local dancing teacher gives him a chance to audition for the Royal Ballet School.

*Not recommanded for young children (PG-13)

August 1 :

Singin’in the Rain,
A film by Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly

When the transition is being made from silent films to `talkies’, everyone has trouble adapting. Don and Lina have repeatedly been cast as a romantic couple, but when their latest film is remade into a musical, only Don has the voice for the new singing part. After a lot of practice with a diction coach, Lina still sounds terrible, and Kathy, a bright young aspiring actress, is hired to record over her voice.