Take the Lead
- Drama
- Music
A former professional dancer volunteers to teach dance in the New York public school system and, while his background first clashes with his students' tastes, together they create a completely new style of dance. Based on the story of ballroom dancer, Pierre Dulane.
Take the Lead is a 2006 drama film about a former professional dancer who volunteers to teach dance in New York City public schools. Based on the true story of ballroom dancer Pierre Dulane, the film follows how cultural clashes transform into creative collaboration as students and teacher develop an entirely new dance style together.
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Wide release in United States · Rated PG-13
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Antonio BanderasPierre Dulaine
Rob BrownRock
Yaya DaCostaLaRhette
Alfre WoodardAugustine James
John OrtizMr. Temple
Laura BenantiTina- Katya VirshilasMorgan
Jenna DewanSasha
Jasika NicoleEgypt- Jo ChimGretchen
Dante BascoRamos
Elijah KelleyDanjou
Marcus T. PaulkEddie
Lauren CollinsCaitlin
Lyriq BentEasy
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When was Take the Lead released?
Take the Lead was released on March 17, 2006.
What is Take the Lead about?
The film follows a former professional dancer who volunteers to teach dance in New York public schools. Despite initial conflicts between his background and his students' musical tastes, they work together to create a completely new dance style.
Is Take the Lead based on a true story?
Yes, the film is based on the life and work of Pierre Dulane, a professional ballroom dancer.
What genres does Take the Lead belong to?
Take the Lead is a drama and music film.
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