Dance in Film · 2006

Take the Lead (2006)

Based on the true story of Pierre Dulaine, who brought ballroom dancing to inner-city New York schools.

Take the Lead is a 2006 dance feature film centred on International Standard, International Latin, Club Latin. For dancers, it's a chance to see these styles performed on screen — the phrasing, partnering, and musicality that the same dances carry onto a real floor.

Where to watch: Streaming (various)