Janey is new in town. She soon meets Lynne, a classmate who shares her passion for the local show 'Dance TV'. When a competition is announced to find new Dance TV performers, Janey and Lynne are determined to audition. The only problem is that Janey's father doesn't approve of that kind of thing.
Directed by Alan Metter
chicago, illinois
dancing
dance competition
catholic school
Rank
#37 in 1985·#3504 overall
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Cast
Sarah Jessica Parker
Janey Glenn
Helen Hunt
Lynne Stone
Shannen Doherty
Maggie Malene
Lee Montgomery
Jeff Malene
Morgan Woodward
J.P. Sands
Jonathan Silverman
Drew Boreman
Ed Lauter
Colonel Glenn
Holly Gagnier
Natalie
Biff Yeager
Mr. Malene
Kristi Somers
Rikki
Richard Blade
The DTV Host
Candice Daly
Girl in Hallway
Crew
Alan Metter
Director
Thomas Newman
Original Music Composer
Thomas E. Ackerman
Director of Photography
Chuck Russell
Producer
James G. Robinson
Executive Producer
Stuart Cornfeld
Executive Producer
Dan Bradley
Stunts
Otis Sallid
Choreographer
Geno Havens
Casting
Robert F. Lyons
Associate Producer
Andy Gill
Stunts
James G. Robinson
Presenter
Popular Reviews
218 reviews
dee
10.0★ · 07/30/23
**“Stay away from him!” ** **“He is a boy!” ** She’s just like me because if a guy as handsome as him told me he wanted to meet up so we could practice our dance numbers i’d be sneaking out that damn house everynight too 🤷
**“Stay away from him!” ** **“He is a boy!” ** She’s just like me because if a guy as handsome as him told me he wanted to meet up so we could practice our dance numbers i’d be sneaking out that damn house everynight too 🤷
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Sela Gold
8.0★ · 07/12/26
they…… weren’t gay….?
janey and lynne is my new otp lesbian ship
also this is just like hairspray
they…… weren’t gay….?
janey and lynne is my new otp lesbian ship
also this is just like hairspray
ali sheppard
8.0★ · 05/14/26
I WANNA DANCE!!!! I WANNA HAVE FUN!!! how i love the 80s, dancing, and being a girl!!!!
I WANNA DANCE!!!! I WANNA HAVE FUN!!! how i love the 80s, dancing, and being a girl!!!!
maya
8.0★ · 05/09/26
the punk invasion has inspired me to crash deb parties and step into whole roast chickens with my shoes. this generic teen dance movie deserves more recognition
the punk invasion has inspired me to crash deb parties and step into whole roast chickens with my shoes. this generic teen dance movie deserves more recognition
