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He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin' is a 1983 documentary film directed by Emile Ardolino about Jacques d'Amboise, a noted former American ballet star who had dancing roles in such films as Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Carousel, and who later became a New York dancing instructor. It won the 1983 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature and a 1984 Emmy Award for Best Children's Programming after it was shown on television. It is one of the few theatrical films to win both awards.
Original Release
11/01/1983
US Release
11/01/1983
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jacques d'Amboise | Himself / Self |
| Judy Collins | Self - Host of Final Performance |
| Kevin Kline | Self - Narrator of Final Performance |
| Tom McCaffrey | Self |
| Lee Norris | Self |
| George Balanchine | Self |
| Carolyn d'Amboise | Self |
| Christopher d'Amboise | Self |
| Janet Eilber | Self - Featured Dancer |
| Joshua Feinman | Self |
Directors
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jacques d'Amboise | Himself / Self |
| Judy Collins | Self - Host of Final Performance |
| Kevin Kline | Self - Narrator of Final Performance |
| Tom McCaffrey | Self |
| Lee Norris | Self |
| George Balanchine | Self |
| Carolyn d'Amboise | Self |
| Christopher d'Amboise | Self |
| Janet Eilber | Self - Featured Dancer |
| Joshua Feinman | Self |
| Todd Fredericks | Self |
| Peter Gennaro | Self |
| Chita Rivera | Self |
| Alexander Westerman | Self |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Scott Rudin | Executive Producer |
| Edgar J. Scherick | Executive Producer |
| Emile Ardolino | Producer |
| Judy Kinberg | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1984 | Oscar | Best Documentary, Features | Won |
| 1984 | Emmy | Outstanding Children's Program | Won |
| 1984 | Emmy | Outstanding Individual Achievement - Informational Programming | Won |
