Take the Lead

Synopsis

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.

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Cast

Antonio Banderas

Pierre Dulaine

Rob Brown

Rock

Yaya DaCosta

LaRhette

Alfre Woodard

Augustine James

John Ortiz

Mr. Temple

Laura Benanti

Tina

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Katya Virshilas

Morgan

Jenna Dewan

Sasha

Jasika Nicole

Egypt

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Jo Chim

Gretchen

Dante Basco

Ramos

Elijah Kelley

Danjou

Marcus T. Paulk

Eddie

Lauren Collins

Caitlin

Lyriq Bent

Easy

Heidi von Palleske

Laura

Jonathan Malen

Kurd

Sharron Matthews

Mrs. Rosemead

Darren Marsman

Taxi Driver

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Kofi Payton

Street Kid

Crew

Art

• Paul D. Austerberry Production Design

Camera

• Alex Nepomniaschy Director of Photography

Costume & Make-Up

• Melissa Toth Costume Design

Crew

• Dana Howes Transportation Coordinator
• Shelley Cook Stunt Double
• Glenn Hughes Picture Car Coordinator

Directing

• Liz Friedlander Director

Editing

• Robert Ivison Editor

Production

• Toby Emmerich Executive Producer
• Christopher Godsick Producer
• Michelle Grace Producer
• Diane Nabatoff Producer
• Mathew Hart Executive Producer
• Mark Kaufman Executive Producer
• Ray Liotta Executive Producer
• Matt Moore Executive Producer
• Avy Kaufman Casting

Sound

• Swizz Beatz Original Music Composer
• Aaron Zigman Original Music Composer

Writing

• Dianne Houston Screenplay

Photos