The film stars Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan, Mario Barrett, Drew Sidora, Damaine Radcliff, and Rachel Griffiths.

Set in Baltimore, Maryland, the film follows the tale of the disadvantaged Tyler Gage (Tatum) and the privileged modern dancer Nora Clark (Dewan), who find themselves paired up in a showcase that determines both of their futures.

Brothers Mac and Skinny Carter and their best friend Tyler Gage attend a party where they have a fight with their nemesis, PJ.

Nora's bond with Tyler grows, and one day she takes him to a special spot on the waterfront where she first envisioned her routine.

Tyler is inspired to help her dream come true, recruiting younger dancers from the school to perform in her number.

Feeling unwanted, Tyler accuses Nora of using him like Brett treated Miles, and returns to his janitorial work.

Frustrated, Skinny walks back home in a huff before spotting PJ arriving at a store with his friend.

Skinny steals PJ's unattended vehicle and foolishly drives back to Omar's, wanting to hang out with the girls.

Actors Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan met while filming Step Up and began dating shortly after it was completed; they married in 2009.

[8] Step Up earned a total of $21 million in its opening weekend, ranking second in the North American box office.

[12] The soundtrack features music from Mario, Drew Sidora, Ciara, Chamillionaire, Kelis, Chris Brown, Within Temptation's Sharon Den Adel, Blaire Reinhard, Yung Joc and 3LW.

Other tracks include Kelis' "80s Joint", Anthony Hamilton's "Dear Life", YoungBloodZ's "Imma Shine" and Petey Pablo's "Show Me The Money".

The title track was performed by future X Factor Australia winner Samantha Jade and produced by Wyclef Jean.