Dance with Me (1998): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Dance with Me is a 1998 music drama directed by Randa Haines, starring Angelo Pagán as Cuban Mailman, Kris Kristofferson and Chayanne. It runs 2 hours 6 minutes and earned $15.9 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 6m (126 min)
- Director
- Randa Haines
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dance with Me About?
The premise of Dance with Me without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After his mother’s funeral, young Cuban dancer Rafael travels to Houston to meet the man he believes is his father, studio owner John, who remains unaware of their connection. As John’s team gears up for the World Open Dance Championship in Las Vegas, Rafael’s talent shines, and Ruby emerges as the studio’s top hope for victory.
Dance with Me Cast & Characters
Angelo Pagán leads the cast as Cuban Mailman, with Kris Kristofferson as John Burnett and Chayanne as Rafael Infante. Directed by Randa Haines; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Randa Haines
- Angelo Pagán as Cuban Mailman
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Kris Kristofferson as John Burnett - Chayanne as Rafael Infante
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Vanessa Williams as Ruby Sinclair
Also Starring in Dance with Me
· 8 more- Joan Plowright Bea Johnson
- Beth Grant Lovejoy
- Jane Krakowski Patricia Black
- Erika Landin Salsa Club Dancer
- William Marquez Stephano
- Harry Groener Michael
- Bill Applebaum Don Harrington
- Victor Marcel Fernando
More from Randa Haines
More films directed by Randa Haines, best-rated first: Children of a Lesser God, The Ron Clark Story, Wrestling Ernest Hemingway and Something About Amelia.
Dance with Me Plot Summary
What happens in Dance with Me from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Rafael Infante, from Santiago, Cuba, arrives in Houston, Texas to work as a handyman in John Burnett’s dance studio. It soon becomes clear to the audience that Burnett is the father Rafael never knew, and he finds himself drawn to Ruby Sinclair, a dancer and instructor who brought him to the studio. The studio’s rehearsals are building toward a big Las Vegas competition, with Ruby slated to perform there as well. The connection between the two deepens, but she remains wary of commitment, keeping her focus on the dance floor.
Full summary
The whole story of Dance with Me, scene by scene
Dance with Me Box Office
Dance with Me grossed $15.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$15.9M
- US & Canada
- $15.9M
Dance with Me Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Dance with Me.
How Well Do You Know Dance with Me?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who is the Cuban handyman who arrives to work at the dance studio?
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Dance with Me FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Dance with Me, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dance with Me?
Dance with Me runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
When was Dance with Me released?
Dance with Me was released on August 21, 1998.
Who directed Dance with Me?
Dance with Me was directed by Randa Haines.
More films by Randa Haines Who is in the cast of Dance with Me?
Dance with Me stars Angelo Pagán as Cuban Mailman, Kris Kristofferson as John Burnett and Chayanne as Rafael Infante, among 12 credited actors.
How much did Dance with Me make at the box office?
Dance with Me grossed $15.9 million worldwide.
Does Dance with Me have a post-credit scene?
No. Dance with Me has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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