Cast: Ryan Guzman, Kathryn McCormick

Directed by: Scott Speer

If you’ve enjoyed watching dance movies like Saturday Night Fever, Flashdance,  Footloose, Dirty Dancing, How She Move the fourth installment in the Step Up film series should be your next tab to watch.

The movie is set on The Mob a dance troupe, against the vibrant backdrop of Miami. Emily (Kathryn McCormick, a former contestant from the sixth season of So You Think Can Dance ) arrives in Miami with aspirations of becoming a professional dancer. She meets up with Sean (Ryan Guzman) who leads a dance crew in elaborate, cutting-edge flash mobs called "The Mob." Sean sees the talent in Emily and pushes her to take up dancing seriously. He ultimately falls in love with Emily and introduces her to his troupe. The Mob reluctantly accepts her into their fold, but keep a watch on her movements. The Mob is practicing hard for a competition and is suddenly jolted out of the rigors of training when they learn that a wealthy businessman threatens to develop The Mob's historic neighborhood and displace thousands of people. Only Sean knows Emily is the daughter of the businessman. Emily and Sean try to keep the secret under wraps, but one of the Mob’s member plays a prank that sets all hell lose. A meeting to discuss the plan with the Municipal Council goes awry and ends up with The Mob being arrested. Emily tries to convince her father to forgo his plans but to no avail. Emily, with Sean and The Mob turn their performance art into protest art, and risk losing their dreams to fight for a greater cause.

Watch the climax of the film take place on the beautiful sands of the Miami Beach. Dance enthusiasts will also enjoy loads of extras, from the film’s production and choreography, to cast interviews, Flash Mob Index (dances), and two top line music videos. The highlight of the movie is surely the breathtaking super fast dance sequences.

Rating: ****

Reviewed By Verus Ferreira