Only When I Dance

Defying the idea that ballet is an art form steeped in the history of the wealthy white elite, this documentary captures the dreams of two black children from the Favela in Brazil, who, despite constant prejudice and doubt, are both determined to beat the odds and follow their dreams to use dancing as an escape rarely found in their tough day to day lives.Only When I Dance is streaming with subscription on Prime Video, free on Tubi, and available for rent or purchase on Prime Video. It's a documentary and independent movie with a better than average IMDb audience rating of 7.0 (242 votes) and was very well received by critics.