Gotta Kick It Up!

Yes We Can!

2002 • 85 min • TV Movie · Comedy · Drama

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Synopsis

This was going to be the first year that Marshal Middle School was not going to have a dance team. All that changes when the new Biology teacher, Ms. Bartlett, agrees to be the coach. Now the girls need to prove that they are ready to compete and are able to win; not only to themselves, but to their parents and coach. Using the chant "si, se puede" or "yes, I can" the Dance team builds their confidence to perform.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

47 reviews

67 Audience · 47 · 100%

When their middle school dance team faces cancellation, a new biology teacher steps up to coach a group of determined girls. Using the motivational chant "si, se puede," they build confidence and work to prove themselves to their parents and coach, aiming to win their first competition.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 0/10

Heads up

Minor disagreements between teammates
Some performance pressure

What it models well

Teamwork and collaboration
Perseverance and determination
Cultural pride and empowerment
Believing in oneself

Talk about it after

The meaning of "Si Se Puede" and its significance
The importance of respecting different cultures
How to handle setbacks and keep trying
The value of strong mentorship and guidance

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