Step Up: High Water

Step Up (previously titled Step Up: High Water) is an American drama television series, based on the Step Up film series. It premiered on January 31, 2018, on YouTube Red. The series was created by Holly Sorensen, who also serves as an executive producer alongside Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan. After being canceled by YouTube Red after two seasons, Starz picked up the series for a third season, which premiered on October 16, 2022. In December 2022, the series was canceled after three seasons. Premise The series follows the students and faculty of "High Water", Atlanta's most cutthroat performing arts school. When twins Tal and Janelle relocate from Ohio, they find themselves thrust into a world where every move is a test. As they attempt to navigate their new world— on and off the dance floor— they will discover just how deep they are willing to dig to realize their dreams and seize their moment. Cast and characters Main Lauryn McClain as Janelle Baker (season 1) Petrice Jones (seasons 1–2) and Keiynan Lonsdale (season 3) as Tal Baker Marcus Mitchell as Dondre Hall (seasons 1–2) Terrence Green as Rigo Octavio Carlito Olivero as Davis Jimenez Jade Chynoweth as Odalie Allen Kendra Oyesanya as Poppy Martinez Eric Graise as King Faizon Love as Al Baker Naya Rivera (seasons 1–2) and Christina Milian (season 3) as Collette Jones Ne-Yo as Sage Odom Terayle Hill as Marquise Howard (season 3; recurring seasons 1–2) Rebbi Rose as Angel Etomi (season 3) Enrique Murciano as Ricardo Cruz (season 3) Tricia Helfer as Erin Baxter (season 3)