Take the Lead
~Never Follow
Overview
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.
Genres
- Drama
- Music
General Information
Release Date: 2006-03-17
Budget: $30000000
Revenue: $65742992
Runtime: 118 min
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