The geriatric community congregate at New York City's Roseland ballroom to dance the night away. A widow(Teresa Wright)finds love again. Three women(Geraldine Chaplin, Helen Gallagher, and Joan Copeland)adore a young man(Christopher Walkin)who "services" their needs(whether it be companionship, sex, or dancing). German Rosa(Lilia Skala), formerly a maid and waitress, recounts her elderly dancing partner(David Thomas)and the disappointment of never achieving the goal of winning the Peabody contest. Exceptional performances in a bittersweet series of tales regarding old folks in the twilight of their lives. I can't recall Chaplin ever being more beautiful and elegant, even if she's a bit of a chore(her character demands that Walken's gigolo Russel revolve his life around her, a compromise he's not so willing to indulge)for those around her. Helen Gallagher is a dance instructor, Cleo, who tries to seduce Walken back into dancing professionally, and she is always doting on him(as is the sickly Pauline(Joan Copeland), who cherishes Russel's company and attention). Lilia Skala is a hoot as the constantly complaining Rosa, who so desperately craves the Peabody reward, but, when it seems Arthur, her partner, has finally prepared for them to participate in the contest, she backs out, and her dream is never realized. Most tragic scene has a winning couple celebrating only for the old man to drop dead soon after receiving the trophy! Teresa Wright fans should eat up her story at the beginning of the film..it's the most irresistible of the three tales. Directed by renowned director James Ivory(Howard's End). Major emphasis on dancing and features almost exclusively an older cast. The soft focus lighting gives ROSELAND a fairy tale quality that's endearing.