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A diverse cast of dancers at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy prepare for their award-winning version of a classic ballet.
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Behind-the-scenes at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy and their award-winning version of The Nutcracker, which blends a variety of dance traditions.
""A Pleasant Documentary for Ballet Lovers - Especially 'The Nutcracker', one of the most traditional and popular. Perfect for the end of the year, 'Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker' follows actress Debbie Allen and her students at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy during the production of a new version of the classic ballet called 'Hot Chocolate Nutcracker'. Allen is inclusive and the movie shows it well, focusing on the life of the dancers and the importance of diversity in dance academies.""