HIGH STRUNG

Vintage NYC Magazine, along with family and friends, attended a movie pre-screening of the soon to be released feature "High Strung". In one word, "Wow!" We certainly experienced (see the music-hear the dance).

Originally approached as something interesting and out of the ordinary to do, there was no warning that the next hour and a half would be so moving. High Strung is produced by Michael Damian and written by his wife Janeen, based on exciting events from her own life. The film was beautifully choreographed by Dave Scott. This emotional love story revolves around two artists - one a ballerina and the other a classical violinist - and how their lives intersect in a modern day world.

Powerful and thought-provoking throughout the entire duration, this movie will keep you bouncing in your seat as the musical score is creative, infectious and inspiring. If you have enjoyed other dance movies that have come to the big screen, then mark this one as an absolute must see. This movie combines dance, classical music and modern day hip-hop in a brilliant and entertaining way that no other movie has come close to. Remember the title: "High Strung" This is certainly the movie you want to take the whole family to see.

Vintage NYC Magazine

Jonh Drago

"High Strung Story"

Director Michael Damian and Choreographer DaveScott transfuse the unbridled edge of hip hop with classical music and dance in their explosive new film @highstrungmovie

Ruby Adams a ballerina from the Midwest has just won a scholarship to Manhattan Conservatory of the Arts. Johnnie Blackwell, a talented British hip-hop violinist living in NYC can’t get a job without a visa. So he takes up busking in the subway. When a hip hop battle gone wrong throws these two radically talented people from opposite sides of the tracks together, they immediately clash but can’t help falling for each other. With the help of a dance crew named the SwitchSteps, Ruby and Johnnie must navigate the pitfalls that come with chasing their dreams in one of the most competitive cities in the world.

In an action packed display of cutting edge hip hop, contemporary and classical dance they all prepare for a competition where winning or losing could change their lives forever.

Starring, Keenan Kampa (Mariinsky Ballet’s first American) as Ruby, Nicholas Galitzine (The Beat Beneath My Feet) as Johnnie and a stunning International Cast including Jane Seymour (Live and Let Die, Dr, Quinn; Medicine Woman), Paul Freeman (Raiders of the Lost Ark), Mia Morgenstern (The Passion of the Christ) plus 62 of the World’s Best Dancers.

High Strung will be coming to theaters summer 2015.

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