Dreams, achievement, determination, focus, struggle and competition represent the movie “Fame” (coming out Sept. 25 in theaters everywhere): everyone at the New York City High School for the Performing Arts wants the goal of stardom or fame, every student wants their name to live forever. This remake of the 1980s film, much like the original, shows the “darker and grittier side” of fame. It demonstrates the hard work, competition and passion that go into making the art absolutely perfect.  

    The Saga had a chance to interview the actress and dancer Kristy Flores who plays Rosie in “Fame”.

    At 3-years-old, Flores knew she wanted to be a dancer.

    “I came from a broken family growing up in the Bronx. Dancing was my outlet,” said Flores.

    Like many of the characters in the movie “Fame”, Flores had to fight for her chance and practice her heart out. In high school she choreographed and formed her own dance group. She has also performed in theater groups including The Bronx Dance Theatre and Vibe Theatre Experience, written songs and poetry and performed in Texas, Las Vegas and Disney World. Flores has preformed various dance styles including break dancing and jazz. Her versatility got her discovered while she danced in a studio in the Bronx, her hometown. Flores participated in a much different experience than her previous forays into show business with this movie.

    “I had to think and act like Rosie. She is very different from me,” said Flores.

    She went from a girl struggling to get by with three jobs to her big break, “Fame.”

    To perfect the performing arts Flores suggests, “Learn as much as you can when you are young.”  Flores also believes that reality shows and movies focused on performing arts can help stimulate the arts programs in schools. “Media is very powerful. People will take the movie or TV show at face value,” said Tamara Allspaugh, choir teacher at PV.