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Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy.


“Every second chance begins with a first step.”
Delinquent Tyler Gage receives the opportunity of a lifetime after vandalizing a performing arts school, gaining him the chance to earn a scholarship and dance with up-and-coming dancer Nora.

Channing Tatum
Tyler Gage

Jenna Dewan
Nora Clark

Damaine Radcliff
Mac Carter

Rachel Griffiths
Director Gordon

Deirdre Lovejoy
Katherine Clark

Alyson Stoner
Camille Gage

Drew Sidora
Lucy Avila

Josh Henderson
Brett Dolan

Heavy D
Omar

Ryan Sands
History Teacher
Step Up is a music, drama, romance, crime film released in 2006 exploring themes of dancing, dance, new love, baltimore, usa, art school, woman director. Directed by Anne Fletcher, it stars Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan, Damaine Radcliff. Delinquent Tyler Gage receives the opportunity of a lifetime after vandalizing a performing arts school, gaining him the chance to earn a scholarship and dance with up-and-coming dancer Nora.
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