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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.

20061h 58mPG-13Drama, Music

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About Take the Lead

Directors
Liz Friedlander
Cast
Antonio Banderas, Rob Brown, Yaya DaCosta, Alfre Woodard, John Ortiz, Laura Benanti
Genres
Drama, Music
Content rating
PG-13
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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