
StreetDance 2(2012)
After suffering humiliation by the crew Invincible, street dancer Ash looks to gather the best dancers from around the world for a rematch.


“Never Follow”
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.

Antonio Banderas
Pierre Dulaine

Rob Brown
Rock

Yaya DaCosta
LaRhette

Alfre Woodard
Augustine James

John Ortiz
Mr. Temple

Laura Benanti
Tina

Katya Virshilas
Morgan

Jenna Dewan
Sasha

Jasika Nicole
Egypt
Jo Chim
Gretchen
Take the Lead is a drama, music film released in 2006 exploring themes of dance, dancing master, woman director. Directed by Liz Friedlander, it stars Antonio Banderas, Rob Brown, Yaya DaCosta. 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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