Center Stage: Turn It Up

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.

Directed by Steven Jacobson, Center Stage: Turn It Up leans on a strong ensemble — Rachele Brooke Smith, Kenny Wormald, Sarah Jayne Jensen — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2008.