Center Stage: Turn It Up
Seen it?2008 | 95 min | Drama, Music, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 23K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Steven Jacobson
- Rachele Brooke SmithKate Parker
- Kenny WormaldTommy Anderson
- Sarah Jayne JensenSuzanne Von Stroh
- Peter GallagherJonathan Reeves
- Nicole MuñozBella Parker
- Yan-Kay Crystal LoweLexi
- Ethan StiefelCooper Nielsen
- Anthony HarrisonMr. Parker
- Christopher RussellSal
- Christian VincentHarris