description Save the Last Dance Overview
Save the Last Dance is a 2001 American film centered on a teenage interracial couple navigating their relationship in Chicago. The story involves one character preparing for a competitive dance audition at Juilliard with assistance from their partner. Produced by MTV Films, the movie explores themes of artistic ambition and connection.
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info Save the Last Dance Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2001 |
help Save the Last Dance FAQ
Who stars in Save the Last Dance and what year did it come out?
Julia Stiles and Sean Patrick Thomas star, in a 2001 release produced by MTV Films and directed by Thomas Carter. It was one of the surprise hits of early 2001, grossing around $90 million in North America.
Does Sara get into Juilliard at the end of Save the Last Dance?
Yes. After her mother's death derails her ballet training, Sara rebuilds her confidence with hip-hop help from Derek, played by Sean Patrick Thomas, and in the finale she performs a fusion audition that wins her a place at Juilliard.
Is there a sequel to Save the Last Dance?
Yes, Save the Last Dance 2 was released direct-to-video in 2006, with Izabella Miko taking over the lead role of Sara. Neither Julia Stiles nor Sean Patrick Thomas returned for the sequel.
Where is Save the Last Dance set?
The story takes place in Chicago, where Sara moves in with her father after her mother's death and enrolls in a predominantly Black high school. The city's South Side dance club scene is where she meets Derek and learns hip-hop.
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