School Dance is a 2014 teen comedy film directed and written by Nick Cannon. The film follows Jason Jackson (played by Bobb'e J. Thompson), a high schooler who is infatuated with Anastacia Rodriguez (played by Kristinia DeBarge), the most beautiful girl in school. Jason discovers that Anastacia is a member of the school's hottest dance crew, the Dramatics, and he decides to join the crew in a bid to get closer to her.
However, Jason faces several obstacles on his journey to win Anastasia's heart. His mother (played by Loretta Devine) is overprotective and disapproves of his involvement with the dance crew, while Anastacia's older brother, the gangsta Junior (played by Langston Higgins), is fiercely protective of his sister and isn't afraid to use violence to keep potential suitors at bay.
Jason's initiation into the Dramatics involves enduring various challenges, including a dance-off against a rival crew and a bizarre hazing ritual involving a goat. Along the way, he befriends the crew's leader, the talented but troubled, charismatic and secretly gay, Darren (played by Jordan Calloway), and has to navigate the complicated dynamics of their group.
The film features a star-studded cast that includes Kevin Hart, George Lopez, Mike Epps, Katt Williams, Wilmer Valderrama, and Amber Rose. It is praised for its humor, colorful dance sequences, and engaging characters, particularly Thompson's energetic portrayal of Jason.
