Teach Me to Dance (1979)

Teach Me to Dance

1979

Family Drama

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

Anne Wheeler

Cast

Ace Irwin as Jimmy

Bill Mielen as Mr. Evans

Christine Lilge as Sarah

Heather Lea MacCallum as Miss Jamieson

Ivan Horsky as Mr. Ewasiuk

John Pichlyk as Paul

Lilea Wolansky as Mrs. Ewasiuk

Nadia Ostashewski as Lesia