Save the Last Dance 2: Stepping Up, which was shot in Toronto and the surrounding area, is the continuing story of Sara Johnson (Izabella Miko), the girl from a Chicago ghetto, who now attends Julliard to pursue her dream of becoming a professional ballerina. At the prestigious arts academy in New York, Sara must prove to herself and others that she is cut out for the competitive world of ballet.

 

Monique Delacroix (Jacqueline Bisset), Sara's idol and teacher, pushes her to strive for greatness. She becomes almost a mother to Sara, much to the chagrin of Katrina (Maria Brooks), Monique's current protege. When Sara meets Miles (Columbus Short), a young guest lecturer who has a strong impact on her, she begins to question the path she has chosen.

 

Direct-to-video sequel. Paramount and MTV Films' successful 2001 feature film release, Save the Last Dance, grossed over $91 million at the domestic box office.