Teach Me to Dance

Teach Me to Dance

29 mins | Drama, Family | Jan. 1, 1978

In this drama, Lesia convinces her English-Canadian friend Sarah to perform a Ukrainian dance with her as part of their school's Christmas pageant. Sarah's father, angry at the growing number of Ukrainian settlers, won't allow his daughter to participate. Despite the prejudices of their parents, the girls' friendship remains strong, and they meet in Sarah's barn to celebrate Christmas Day together. Part of the Adventures in History series.

Teach Me to Dance

29 mins | Drama, Family | Jan. 1, 1978

Teach Me to Dance
In this drama, Lesia convinces her English-Canadian friend Sarah to perform a Ukrainian dance with her as part of their school's Christmas pageant. Sarah's father, angry at the growing number of Ukrainian settlers, won't allow his daughter to participate. Despite the prejudices of their parents, the girls' friendship remains strong, and they meet in Sarah's barn to celebrate Christmas Day together. Part of the Adventures in History series.
Producers National Film Board of Canada
Original title Teach Me to Dance
Directors Anne Wheeler
Writers Myrna Kostash

Cast

Christine Lilge

as Sarah

Ivan Horsky

as Mr. Ewasiuk

Lilea Wolansky

as Mrs. Ewasiuk

John Pichlyk

as Paul

Ace Irwin

as Jimmy

Heather Lea MacCallum

as Miss Jamieson

Bill Mielen

as Mr. Evans