Take the Lead

Pierre Dulaine is a Manhattan dance teacher and competitor who volunteers his time to teach ballroom dancing to a diverse group of New York inner-city high school students serving detention. The students are initially skeptical of Dulaine, especially when they learn what he''s there to teach them, but his unwavering commitment and dedication slowly inspire them to embrace his program.

In fact, they even take it one step further and combine Dulaine's classical dance with their unique hip-hop style and music to create a high-energy, unique fusion. As Dulaine becomes a mentor for his students, many of whom haven''t had much to strive towards in their lives, he inspires them to hone their craft for a prestigious city ballroom competition, and in return they share with each other valuable lessons about pride, respect and honor.

Directed by
Liz Friedlander

Cast
Antonio Banderas - Pierre Dulaine
Rob Brown - Rock
Yaya Dacosta - LaRhette
Dante Basco - Ramos
John Ortiz - Mr. Temple
Laura Benanti - Tina
Marcus T Paulk - Eddie
Jenna Dewan - Sasha

Production Co.
Tiara Blu Films

Produced by
Mathew Hart
Toby Emmerich
Matt Moore

Studio
New Line Cinema

Writer
Dianne Houston

Music
Aaron Zigman