Center Stage: Turn It Up
Oct 30 2008
•2h 35m
•Drama, Music, Romance
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.
Cast
See allRachele Brooke Smith
Kate Parker
Kenny Wormald
Tommy Anderson
Sarah Jayne Jensen
Suzanne Von Stroh
Peter Gallagher
Jonathan Reeves
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