"Five Dances," Contemporary Dance Film Starring Matilda's Ryan Steele, Will Open in New York in October

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News "Five Dances," Contemporary Dance Film Starring Matilda's Ryan Steele, Will Open in New York in October "Five Dances," a new film from writer-director Alan Brown ("Private Romeo") that stars Matilda and Newsies dancer Ryan Steele, will open in New York City Oct. 4 at Cinema Village. A national release will follow.

By Michael Gioia

September 17, 2013

//assets.playbill.com/editorial/3690d061d583752812ecc45afb94dcc9-steele_1344374378.jpg — Ryan Steele Photo by Joseph Marzullo/WENN

Choreographed by Jonah Bokaer, the dance film — an official Selection of the Seattle International Film Festival 2013, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival 2013, Opening Night - Dance On Camera 2013 and more — also features Reed Luplau, Catherine Miller, Kimiye Corwin and Luke Murphy.

Here's how the film is described: "The coming of age tale of an extraordinarily gifted young dancer recently arrived in New York City, 'Five Dances' is a visually sensual glimpse of life and first love in the downtown contemporary dance world."

For more information and a list of screenings, visit FiveDancesTheMovie.com.

Watch the trailer below: