
Alive and Kicking
Documentary · History · Music
Overview
Alive and Kicking gives the audience an intimate, insider’s view into the culture of the current swing dance world while shedding light on issues facing modern American society.
Top Cast
Hilary Alexander
Hilary Alexander
Hilary Alexander
Evita Arce
Evita Arce
Evita Arce
Kimberly Clever
Kimberly Clever
Kimberly Clever
Sharon Davis
Sharon Davis
Sharon Davis
Emelie DecaVita
Emelie DecaVita
Emelie DecaVita
Rebecka DecaVita
Rebecka DecaVita
Rebecka DecaVita


Mary Murphy
Mary Murphy
Mary Murphy
Frankie Manning
Frankie Manning
Self
Frankie Manning
Self
Rusty Frank
Rusty Frank
Self
Rusty Frank
Self
Augie Freeman
Augie Freeman
Self
Augie Freeman
Self
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