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Take the Lead is a 2006 American drama dance film directed by Liz Friedlander and starring Antonio Banderas as dance instructor Pierre Dulaine, the founder of Dancing Classrooms. It also stars Alfre Woodard, John Ortiz, Rob Brown, Yaya DaCosta, Dante Basco, Elijah Kelley, and Jenna Dewan. The film was released on April 7, 2006. Although based in New York City, it was filmed in Toronto. Stock footage of various locations in New York City was used.

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2006 · 1h 58m · Drama · Music

TMDB 6.9/10 (759 votes)

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.

Directed by Liz Friedlander

Box office $66M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Liz FriedlanderDirector

Antonio Banderasas Pierre Dulaine

Rob Brownas Rock

Yaya DaCostaas LaRhette

Alfre Woodardas Augustine James

John Ortizas Mr. Temple

Laura Benantias Tina KKatya Virshilasas Morgan

Jenna Dewanas Sasha

Jasika Nicoleas Egypt JJo Chimas Gretchen

Dante Bascoas Ramos

Elijah Kelleyas Danjou

Marcus T. Paulkas Eddie

Lauren Collinsas Caitlin