A story of hope, heartache and hard work

The Story

Manish is an athletic street dancer from India, whose working-class parents are depending on their only son for support. When he accidentally walks into a dance school and encounters Yehuda, a curmudgeonly 75-year-old ballet master, a passion ignites within him. Despite all odds, he is determined to make it professionally. Together, this unlikely duo embarks on a journey that transforms both of their lives.

BRING CALL ME DANCER TO YOUR COMMUNITY

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From the streets of Mumbai to the stages of New York

BRING CALL ME DANCER TO YOUR COMMUNITY

What People are Saying

Matthew Carey

Documentary Editor, Awards -- DEADLINE

“Astonishing!”

Jay Sean

British Pop Legend

“It’s the Rocky Balboa story.”

Yoni Avital

International Director -- Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company

“This movie is simply pure art!”

Celia Ipiotis

EYE ON THE ARTS

“Compelling tale of perseverance, passion and friendship.”

Zubin Mehta

Conductor and former music director, New York Philharmonic; and the Israel Philharmonic.

“I pay my respects to these dancers for their work, fight, and strength.”

Espen Giljane

Julliard Faculty and dancer, New York City Ballet

“One of the most touching films I have ever seen.”

John Clifford

Producer/Director/Choreographer, Senior ballet-master George Balanchine Trust, Author, Balanchine's Apprentice: From Hollywood to New York and Back

“Heart wrenching and theatrically entertaining…unlike any other film about dance and dancers.”

Pallabi Chakravorty

Swarthmore College, author of This is How We Dance Now: Performance in the Age of Bollywood and Reality Shows

“Riveting story.”

Peter Stark

Director, The Rock School for Dance Education

“Outstanding film.”

Frank Salomon

Founder of New York String Orchestra Seminar; Marlboro Music Festival; New School Concerts

“Human aspirations, challenges and relationships that touch the heart.”