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She didn't make the cut—so she'll dance until they can't look away.
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Center Stage: Turn It Up (2008)

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Overview

DramaMusicRomance

All self-taught dancer Kate Parker has ever wanted to do was perform with the American Academy of Ballet. But when she doesnt make it after auditioning, she learns that it takes more than precision and perfection to succeed in the dance world.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Peter Gallagher's eyebrow acting as ballet academy gatekeeper.

Practical Effects

Actual dancers doing actual dancing—no body doubles here.

Best for:Solo: When you need motivation to get up and move.·Friends: Girls' night with dance-off potential afterward.·Background: Fold laundry to killer choreography, obviously.
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Director

Steven Jacobson

ReleasedOct 30, 2008
Runtime1h 35m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Stage 6 Films
Laurence Mark Productions

Top Cast

Rachele Brooke Smith

Rachele Brooke Smith

Kate Parker

Kenny Wormald

Kenny Wormald

Tommy Anderson

Peter Gallagher

Peter Gallagher

Jonathan Reeves

Nicole Muñoz

Nicole Muñoz

Bella Parker

Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe

Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe

Lexi

Ethan Stiefel

Ethan Stiefel

Cooper Nielsen

Anthony Harrison

Anthony Harrison

Mr. Parker

Christopher Russell

Christopher Russell

Sal

Christian Vincent

Christian Vincent

Harris

Lucia Walters

Lucia Walters

Monica Straus

Cody Green

Cody Green

Nick Hoffman

Jacqueline Ann Steuart

Jacqueline Ann Steuart

Valerie Taft

Keith Martin Gordey

Keith Martin Gordey

Mr. Von Stroh

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Trivia

Rachele Brooke Smith was a competitive gymnast before acting, which explains why she did most of her own stunts.

Cultural

This sequel swapped the original's classical focus for hip-hop fusion, mirroring how 2000s dance culture was increasingly hybrid.

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Center Stage Collection(3 films)
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Center Stage

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Center Stage: Turn It Up

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Center Stage: On Pointe

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