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Ballroom Dancer

Year 2011
Runtime 85 mins
Language Russian and English with English Subtitles
Alberta Premiere

A former Amateur World Champion of Latin dance, Slavik Kryklyvyy is a legend gone stale. As his retirement approaches, he returns to the dance floor with his youthful new partner and lover, Anna Melnikova, determined to make his comeback. Casting mesmerizing dance numbers against a raw emotional backdrop, Ballroom Dancer explores love and glory through the eyes of a man who has lost both.

While training for the world championships, Slavik and Anna endure gruelling physical and emotional challenges. Facing off against Slavik’s former partner, Joanna Leunis, the pair strives for victory against daunting odds. A chronicle of Slavik’s most tender, fierce and passionate moments, Ballroom Dancer captures the psychology behind competitive sport. As his relationship with Anna unravels, Slavic must define the line between life and dance. 

Countries

Denmark
Awards
Winner Best New Documentary Filmmaker Tribeca Film Festival 2012
Festivals
Hot Docs 2012, Tribeca Film Festival 2012
Director
Christian Bonke, Andreas Koefoed
Producer
Jakob Jonck
Cinematographer
Christian Bonke, Andreas Koefoed
Editor
Asa Mossberg, Marion Tuor
Music
Jens Bjornkjaer
Cast
Slavik Kryklyvyy, Anna Melnikova