Mickey's plans to pick up Minnie for a barn dance are foiled by his rival Pete, who arrives in a car. However, Pete's vehicle breaks down, giving Mickey an opportunity to redeem himself. At the dance hall, Mickey's awkward dance moves on Minnie's feet only lead to rejection. But Mickey finds a creative solution, using a helium balloon in his pants to make him light and agile on his feet.
The Barn Dance
Mickey Mouse's first film of 1929, "The Barn Dance", premiered on March 15th as part of the Mickey Mouse film series, marking the start of a year-long series of twelve shorts.