Take the Lead

Release Date: Friday, April 7, 2006

John Ortiz, Alfre Woodard, Jenna Dewan, Yaya DaCosta, Rob Brown, Marcus T. Paulk, Elijah Kelley, Laura Benanti, Dante Basco, Michele Grace, Christopher Godsick, Diane Nabatoff, Jonathan Malen, Laura Collins

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

PG-13 Drama 1 hr, 57 m

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

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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.
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Christopher Godsick
Michele Grace
Diane Nabatoff

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MPA Rating
PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for thematic material, language and some violence
Runtime
1 hr, 57 m
Tagline
Never Follow.
Also known as
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Language
English

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Take the Lead was released in on Friday, April 7, 2006 . There were 4 other movies released on the same date, including The Benchwarmers, Phat Girlz and On a Clear Day.



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Mon., Dec. 22, 2008

  • Added the soundtrack release date of April 4, 2006

  • Added the DVD release date of August 29, 2006

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