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Isabelle Dances Into the Spotlight

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Nine-year-old Isabelle is an inspired dancer with a flair for fashion design. She's thrilled to be studying ballet at a prestigious performing arts school, but her classmates are so talented - and she can't help feeling that she's always in the shadow of her "perfect" older sister, Jade. So when her idol, a famous ballerina, encourages her to audition for a professional ballet, Isabelle isn't sure she can land the role. And when a competitive classmate starts pointing out Isabelle's every mistake, her confidence sinks even further. Can she find the courage to step into the spotlight and discover her own way to shine?

Year

2014

Duration

1h 40m

IMDb

5.6

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Cast

Erin Pitt

Isabelle Palmer

Melora Hardin

Nancy Palmer

GD

Grace Davidson

Jade Palmer

Cast

Erin Pitt

Isabelle Palmer

Melora Hardin

Nancy Palmer

GD

Grace Davidson

Jade Palmer

Genneya Walton

Renata

Devyn Nekoda

Luisa

Jake Simons

Leo Palmer

Rex Harrington

Drosselmeyer

TH

Tanya Howard

Jackie Sanchez

Daniel Fathers

Mr. Kosoloff

Sarah Murphy-Dyson

Ms. Hawken

Francisco Trujillo Avalos-Davidson

Uncle Davi

Saara Chaudry

Chloe

Alyssa Trask

Emma

DC

Danielle Ching

Dancer One

Kolton Stewart

Lead Singer

MH

Morgan Hilliker

Backup Singer

Brennan Clost

Nutcracker Prince

ET

Edward Tracz

Mouse King

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10 Comments

SB VirkMay 29, 2023

source: Isabelle Dances Into the Spotlight

Diya GcMay 23, 2023

This latest movie from American Girl is the gift you give to your daughter, granddaughter, or niece who loves ballet and dance, because Isabelle not only dances into the spotlight but also on the screen for most of the film! While the previous two American Girl movies of recent years focused on a specific talent (gymnastics with McKenna and painting with Saige), this one really, really focuses on ballet, so ballet students will feel right at home with all the dancing, ballet terms, rehearsals, and of course, the production of The Nutcracker (which any and all dancers could probably do in their sleep). For non-ballerina girls, it's still good fun, but ballet girls will especially enjoy and identify with it. The production is very handsome and colorful, this being director Vince Marcello's third consecutive outing with American Girl. It looks and feels very much like McKenna and Saige, which means there are plenty of giggle scenes and lots and lots of sweetness, quite a bit more than in the earlier AG films that were based on the historical dolls. Yes, some could comment on the sugary approach or the giggle dialogue, but here's the deal. American Girl is one of the only companies in the known world producing clean, wholesome, innocent entertainment for children. I am very glad they continue to dance in the spotlight with fun and suitable family viewing. It's sweet and heartfelt, and our children need as much of that as they can get. Thanks, AG!

🇲🇼Tik Tok Malawi🇮🇳🇲🇼May 23, 2023

I heard the main character say she's in fourth grade, and I thought there is no way these girls are in 4th grade. So I opened the movie description and it says "9 year old Isabelle..." These girls look so old so I looked up their ages when they made this movie, and they were 14! I get that it's difficult to cast a bunch of ballet-talented 9 year olds for leads in a movie, but why not just have the characters be closer to 14 for the part?

BORUTO233May 23, 2023

It's not good, but it's good to occupy very young kids.

Manasse MomaMay 23, 2023

18 October 2016. This adolescent drama shines with its carefully scripted plot emphasis on relationships in this, yes, predictable, but entertaining movie. Additionally, unlike most such drama, the care taken to ensure the substance of the theme isn't given short cuts. As this movie's theme centers around ballet, ballet and dance scenes are given a nice balance of on-screen time, especially the Nutcracker ballet which must of cost a bit of movie, unless the producers were fortunate enough to be able to borrow or lease an actual Nutcracker set and costumes. Another nice feature here is the focus on sister-sister relationships as well as the typical subplots between other ballet dancers. There isn't much in the way of romance to distract from the main message here. This is an educational, nicely messaged adolescent movie for girls.

Pat DakeMay 23, 2023

Maria Musa MabintshiMar 14, 2023

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👑مول البينوار👑Nov 22, 2022

I heard the main character say she's in fourth grade, and I thought there is no way these girls are in 4th grade. So I opened the movie description and it says "9 year old Isabelle..." These girls look so old so I looked up their ages when they made this movie, and they were 14! I get that it's difficult to cast a bunch of ballet-talented 9 year olds for leads in a movie, but why not just have the characters be closer to 14 for the part?

Richmond NyarkoNov 22, 2022

18 October 2016. This adolescent drama shines with its carefully scripted plot emphasis on relationships in this, yes, predictable, but entertaining movie. Additionally, unlike most such drama, the care taken to ensure the substance of the theme isn't given short cuts. As this movie's theme centers around ballet, ballet and dance scenes are given a nice balance of on-screen time, especially the Nutcracker ballet which must of cost a bit of movie, unless the producers were fortunate enough to be able to borrow or lease an actual Nutcracker set and costumes. Another nice feature here is the focus on sister-sister relationships as well as the typical subplots between other ballet dancers. There isn't much in the way of romance to distract from the main message here. This is an educational, nicely messaged adolescent movie for girls.

Messie BombeteNov 22, 2022

This latest movie from American Girl is the gift you give to your daughter, granddaughter, or niece who loves ballet and dance, because Isabelle not only dances into the spotlight but also on the screen for most of the film! While the previous two American Girl movies of recent years focused on a specific talent (gymnastics with McKenna and painting with Saige), this one really, really focuses on ballet, so ballet students will feel right at home with all the dancing, ballet terms, rehearsals, and of course, the production of The Nutcracker (which any and all dancers could probably do in their sleep). For non-ballerina girls, it's still good fun, but ballet girls will especially enjoy and identify with it. The production is very handsome and colorful, this being director Vince Marcello's third consecutive outing with American Girl. It looks and feels very much like McKenna and Saige, which means there are plenty of giggle scenes and lots and lots of sweetness, quite a bit more than in the earlier AG films that were based on the historical dolls. Yes, some could comment on the sugary approach or the giggle dialogue, but here's the deal. American Girl is one of the only companies in the known world producing clean, wholesome, innocent entertainment for children. I am very glad they continue to dance in the spotlight with fun and suitable family viewing. It's sweet and heartfelt, and our children need as much of that as they can get. Thanks, AG!