If you haven’t heard about *The Dance Is Not Over*, you’re missing out on one of the most electrifying dance documentaries of the year. Director Mark Wojahn sat down with *Mpls.St.Paul Magazine* to pull back the curtain on the film’s raw energy, the dancers’ untold stories, and why movement is more than just steps—it’s survival.
Here’s what stood out from the interview—plus my hot takes.
### **1. What Inspired the Film?**
Wojahn revealed that the project started as a love letter to underground dance crews in Minneapolis, but evolved into a deeper exploration of resilience. These dancers aren’t just performers; they’re activists, survivors, and storytellers using their bodies as protest. *My take?* Art as rebellion isn’t new, but this doc makes it feel revolutionary all over again.
### **2. The Cast: Real Dancers, Real Struggles**
No Hollywood gloss here. The film features local talents like Aisha “Blaze” Carter, whose journey from street battles to studio ownership is *chef’s kiss*. Wojahn emphasized authenticity—no scripted drama, just raw, unfiltered passion. *Translation:* Prepare to ugly-cry.
### **3. Why Minneapolis?**
Beyond being Wojahn’s hometown, the city’s dance scene is a pressure cooker of creativity and social change. From George Floyd Square to underground jams, movement here is political. *Hot take:* If dance floors could talk, Minneapolis’ would scream.
### **4. The Biggest Challenge?**
Funding. (Shocking, right?) Wojahn admitted indie docs live or die by grants and hustle. But the struggle paid off—the film’s grassroots vibe is its superpower. *Lesson:* Support indie art before algorithms bury it.
### **5. What’s Next?**
A tour? A sequel? Wojahn stayed coy but teased collaborations with global dance collectives. *Prediction:* This isn’t the last we’ll hear of him—or the dancers rewriting the rules.
**Final Verdict**
*The Dance Is Not Over* isn’t just a documentary; it’s a battle cry. Whether you’re a dance junkie or just love stories of grit, add this to your must-watch list. And hey, Minneapolis—keep dancing like the world’s watching. Because it is.
**— DanceWami Crew**
*P.S. Catch the full interview [here](#). Then go stretch. You’ll want to dance after.*
