ABOUT THE PROJECT

LOGLINE
Agatha (70s) feels invisible to the world. After a handsome dance instructor piques her interest, Agatha is determined to take a lesson with him despite having two-left feet.

SYNOPSIS
In suburban New Jersey, Agatha shops for a new pair of shoes for her two-left feet. Agatha is ignored by the male employees in favor of a younger female customer. That evening, Agatha sees a commercial for a local ballroom dance studio featuring two charismatic dancers, Martin and Sheila. Enthralled by the seductive male owner, Agatha visits the studio the next morning.

Sheila sets Agatha up with a private lesson with Martin. During the lesson, Agatha faces her fear of dancing. The lesson ends and a social dance hour begins. Invigorated, Agatha wants to continue dancing with Martin, but Martin’s attention is redirected to new customers. Agatha realizes that everyone except her has a dance partner. Disappointed, Agatha tries to quickly pay for her new ballroom shoes before leaving. At the register, Sheila places both left shoes into one shoe box. Sheila charges Agatha for one pair of shoes, instead of the usual two pairs.

Agatha is touched, no one has ever done this for her before. Sheila runs off to the dance floor. Agatha watches Sheila dance, comfortable and confident, without a partner. That evening, Agatha sees the ballroom dance commercial again. This time, she focuses on Sheila, who dances alone in the background. Inspired, Agatha puts on music and dances alone in her living room.

PROJECT TYPE Narrative Short

DIRECTOR Emily Everhard
PRODUCER Sharvari Bhat
CO-PRODUCER Zach Landes

WEBSITE emilyeverhard.com/narrative/no-experience-necessary