Take the Lead Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

The real story of a dance teacher who believed in the talent of a group of problem kids.

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

Pierre Dulaine is a Manhattan ballroom teacher and competitor who volunteers his time to teach ballroom dancing to a group of New York inner city high school kids. Initially forced to participate as a form of detention, the kids reject Mr. Dulaine's efforts until his unwavering commitment and dedication finally inspires them to embrace the program, infusing it with their own unique hip-hop style while subconsciously learning valuable life lessons about pride, respect, self-esteem and honor.

Drama Teen

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Take the Lead.

• R
  Rob Brown

  Don Jon, Coach Carter

• E
  Elijah Kelley

  Red Tails

• Y
  Yaya DaCosta

  Stand Off, The Nice Guys

• A
  Alfre Woodard

  Annabelle, So B. It

• J
  John Ortiz

  Nobody 2, Bumblebee

• L
  Laura Benanti

  What Is Life Worth, No Hard Feelings

• D
  Dante Basco

  The Keepers of the 5 Kingdoms, Asian Persuasion

• J
  Jenna Dewan

  The Wedding Year, 10 Years

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  Marcus T. Paulk

  Red Tails

• J
  Jonathan Malen

• L
  Laura Collins

Crew Behind the Film

The Take the Lead behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

Director

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Screenwriters

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Producers

Christopher Godsick
Michele Grace
Diane Nabatoff

Production Details

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Production Updates for Take the Lead

Dec 2004

Completed

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