Gotta Kick It Up!

Gotta Kick It Up! is a 2002 American sports comedy-drama film released as a Disney Channel Original Movie.^[1] In the United States, it debuted on July 26, 2002. It is based on a true story of a middle school dance team. The film was directed by Ramón Menéndez.^[2]

Gotta Kick It Up!
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Teleplay by	Nancy De Los Stantos Ramón Menéndez Tom Musca Stu Krieger
Story by	Meghan Cole Nancy De Los Santos
Directed by	Ramón Menéndez
Starring	Camille Guaty America Ferrera Susan Egan Jhoanna Flores Suilma Rodriguez Sabrina Wiener
Theme music composer	Craig Safan
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
Production
Producer	Christopher Morgan
Cinematography	Clark Mathis
Editor	Nancy Richardson
Running time	78 minutes
Original release
Network	Disney Channel
Release	July 26, 2002 (2002-07-26)

Plot

A young executive turned teacher helps a group of young Latina girls find themselves and overcome societal obstacles through their dance troupe.

Cast

• Camille Guaty as Daisy Salinas
• America Ferrera as Yolanda "Yoli" Vargas
• Jhoanna Flores as Alyssa Cortez
• Suilma Rodriguez as Marisol
• Sabrina Wiener as Esmeralda Reyna
• Miguel Sandoval as Principal Zavala
• Erik Alexander Gavica as "Chuy"
• Susan Egan as Heather Bartlett
• Elizabeth Sung as Ms. Kim
• Gina Gallego as Mrs. Cortez
• Gerry Del Sol as Mr. Cortez
• Valente Rodriguez as Mr. Reyna
• Anita Ortega as Mrs. Reyna
• Yvonne Farrow as Lynell Elliott
• Ulises Cuadra as Segura