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Synopsis
A teacher and his students open up new worlds for one another in this urban drama inspired by a true story. Pierre Dulaine (Antonio Banderas) is a prize-winning ballroom dancer and instructor from Manhattan who volunteers his services to a high school in one of the roughest neighborhoods in the Bronx. Principal Augustine James (Alfre Woodard) in turn gives Dulaine a tough assignment -- a detention class with some of the biggest troublemakers on campus. When the kids learn that Dulaine intends to teach them how to dance in the classic style, they're incredulous at best and dismissive at worst -- until Dulaine demonstrates his moves for the class. While Dulaine's charges -- including Rock (Rob Brown), LaRhette (Yaya DaCosta), Ramos (Dante Basco), Eddie (Marcus T. Paulk), and Sasha (Jenna Dewan) -- respect his talent, they have their own way of dancing, and as they mix hip-hop moves with ballroom discipline, they create an exciting new style. Dulaine also strives to instill self-confidence and a work ethic in his kids, insisting they can make their way out of the ghetto if they're willing to try. Screenwriter Dianne Houston based Take the Lead on the real-life story of Pierre Dulaine, who taught dance as a volunteer to at-risk students at New York elementary schools. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide


Production Crew

Nigel Churcher Art Director
Avy Kaufman Casting
Joann Fregalette Jansen Choreography
Joann Jansen Choreography
Alex Nepomniaschy Cinematographer
Aaron Zigman Composer (Music Score)
Swizz Beatz Composer (Music Score)
Melissa Toth Costume Designer
Liz Friedlander Director
Robert Ivison Editor
Bonnie Greenberg Executive Music Producer
Mark Kaufman Executive Producer
Mathew Hart Executive Producer
Matt Moore Executive Producer
Ray Liotta Executive Producer
Toby Emmerich Executive Producer
Jude Gorjanc First Assistant Director
Walter Gasparovic First Assistant Director
Mathew Hart Line Producer
Christopher Godsick Producer
Diane Nabatoff Producer
Michelle Grace Producer
Paul Denham Austerberry Production Designer
Dianne Houston Screenwriter
Welles Hackett Second Unit Director Of Photography
Gordon Sim Set Decorator
John Ross Sound/Sound Designer
John Stoneham Stunts Coordinator
Armand Leo Unit Production Manager
Pacific Title Visual Effects
Mark Freund Visual Effects Supervisor
Year: 2006
Runtime: 117
Country: USA
MPAA Rating: PG13
for thematic material, language and some violence
Category: Feature

Genre
Drama

Produced by
Tiara Blu Films

Release
April 07, 2006 (USA)
by New Line Cinema

Awards
2006 - Best Original Soundtrack - Black Reel Awards