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\"Save the Last Dance\" follows Stiles' character, Sara Johnson, an aspiring ballerina, who moves to Chicago to live with her father following her mother's death. There, she meets Derek (Thomas), who introduces her to hip-hop dancing. As the two develop a romance, Sara rediscovers her passion for dance while navigating cultural differences and pursuing her dreams.

The film also starred Kerry Washington, Fredro Starr, Terry Kinney, Bianca Lawson and more.

See how Super Bowl Night on \"Dancing with the Stars\" unfolded and who was eliminated here.

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