How Old Was Jenna Dewan as Nora Clark in Step Up?

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Jenna Dewan, the dancer-slash-actress catapulted her way into Hollywood thanks to the 2006 American teen romantic dance drama film Step Up, announced on June 23, 2016, that she was developing a new drama series for YouTube Premium based on the Step Up film series with Lionsgate Television. She would serve as executive producer alongside Channing Tatum.

Jenna Dewan-Tatum wears her dark hair down as she enters a Los Angeles office buildingJenna Dewan-Tatum wears her dark hair down as she enters a Los Angeles office building on June 22, 2016 (Credit: WENN)

10 years earlier, she made her debut as ballet dancer Nora Clark in the 2006 American teen romantic dance drama film Step Up.

She was 25 years old when the movie was released in the United States on August 11, 2006. The film also starred Channing Tatum, Mario Dewar Barrett, Drew Sidora, Damaine Anthony Radcliff, and Rachel Griffiths.

Channing Tatum as Tyler Gage and Jenna Dewan as Nora Clark in the 2006 American teen romantic dance drama film Step UpChanning Tatum as Tyler Gage and Jenna Dewan as Nora Clark in the 2006 American teen romantic dance drama film Step Up (Credit: Buena Vista Pictures Distribution)

“I’m from Texas and actually went to a regular high school, but every day after school, I’d run to dance class and practice a lot and then go back the next day and stuff like that,” she told CinemaBlend about developing her dance skills.

Emmanuelle Chriqui with her best friend Jenna Dewan at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Step Up'Emmanuelle Chriqui with her best friend Jenna Dewan at the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Step Up’ held at the Arclight Cinemas in Hollywood on August 7, 2006 (Credit: Tinseltown / Shutterstock)

“I felt like I was in a performing arts high school, but I wasn’t. Actually, doing this movie opened my eyes to performing arts schools, and it’s pretty amazing, I think. It’s a great thing if you’re a creative person and have some kind of acting or dance or singing, any art. I think it’s great to be around people who support that and who are into it like you are, and you can have one big family and teachers who know what they’re doing.”

Jenna Dewan-Tatum wears a low-cut black dress while out in Los AngelesJenna Dewan-Tatum wears a low-cut black dress while out in Los Angeles (Credit: WENN)

Just a day before announcing her new YouTube series, Jenna was spotted entering a Los Angeles office building in a little black dress.

The silky black calf-skimming dress tied at the waist featured a plunging neckline, a thigh-high slit, and a skin-revealing cutout along Jenna’s back.

She accessorized with a silver bracelet and a gray bucket bag adorned with tassels.

Jenna Dewan-Tatum carries a gray tassel-adorned bucket bag and carries an iPhoneJenna Dewan-Tatum carries a gray tassel-adorned bucket bag and carries an iPhone (Credit: WENN)

The Tamara actress wore her dark hair down and tousled and kept her makeup simple.

Jenna Dewan-Tatum shows off a flash of flesh in a tight black dressJenna Dewan-Tatum shows off a flash of flesh in a tight black dress (Credit: WENN)

She finished off her ensemble with a simple pair of black Saint Laurent sandals, which showed off her foot tattoo.

Jenna Dewan-Tatum goes for a monochromatic look while out in Los AngelesJenna Dewan-Tatum goes for a monochromatic look while out in Los Angeles (Credit: WENN)

These classic ankle-strap sandals feature a 4.5-inch heel.

Jenna Dewan-Tatum displays her feet and toes in strappy black Saint Laurent sandalsJenna Dewan-Tatum displays her feet and toes in strappy black Saint Laurent sandals (Credit: WENN)

Jenna Dewan-Tatum's feet and foot tattoo in strappy black patent "Jane" sandalsJenna Dewan-Tatum’s feet and foot tattoo in strappy black patent “Jane” sandals (Credit: WENN)

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