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Take the Lead

Take the Lead

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.

DramaMusic

Release: 2006-03-17Runtime: 118 minRating: 6.9 (733)

Cast

Antonio Banderas

Antonio Banderas

Pierre Dulaine

Rob Brown

Rob Brown

Rock

Yaya DaCosta

Yaya DaCosta

LaRhette

Alfre Woodard

Alfre Woodard

Augustine James

John Ortiz

John Ortiz

Mr. Temple

Laura Benanti

Laura Benanti

Tina

Katya Virshilas

Katya Virshilas

Morgan

Jenna Dewan

Jenna Dewan

Sasha

Jasika Nicole

Jasika Nicole

Egypt

Jo Chim

Gretchen

Crew

Liz Friedlander

Liz Friedlander

Director

Dianne Houston

Screenplay

Toby Emmerich

Toby Emmerich

Executive Producer

Christopher Godsick

Producer

Michelle Grace

Producer

Diane Nabatoff

Diane Nabatoff

Producer

Mathew Hart

Executive Producer

Mark Kaufman

Executive Producer

Ray Liotta

Ray Liotta

Executive Producer

Matt Moore

Executive Producer

Clips & Videos

Antonio Banderas - Take the Lead - Tango scene

Antonio Banderas - Take the Lead - Tango scene

TAKE THE LEAD Trailer

TAKE THE LEAD Trailer

The Power of Dance

The Power of Dance

TAKE THE LEAD Trailer - AddictiveTV Remix

TAKE THE LEAD Trailer - AddictiveTV Remix