‘Step Up: High Water’ Debuts on YouTube Red: Watch First 4 Episodes Free

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*”Step Up: High Water,” the new heart-pounding, music-filled 10 episode drama series from YouTube and Lionsgate, launches TODAY (Jan. 31) exclusively on YouTube Red.

“Step Up: High Water” stars NE-YO, Naya Rivera and Faizon Love, with music by four-time Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Jason “PooBear” Boyd and “Jingle” Jared Gutstadt. The film focuses on several ambitious young dancers in a contemporary performing arts school in Atlanta. The edgy and authentic new series touches on real issues around diversity and complex relationships — and of course, boasts some serious dance moves.

Rivera plays school administrator Collette Jones with Grammy winner Ne-Yo starring as the owner of the school Sage Odom. Lauryn McClain plays “Janelle,” an ambitious dancer navigating the Atlanta hip-hop scene after she and her twin brother “Tal,” played by Petrice Jones are uprooted from suburban Ohio to live with their “Uncle Al” (Faizon Love) As the pair settle into their new home, new school, and new life they meet “Dondre” (Marcus Mitchell) who introduces them to Atlanta’s party scene where they learn that High Water is auditioning dancers.

Executive produced by original “Step Up” stars (and real-life couple!) Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan-Tatum as well as “Step Up” director Adam Shankman, the series is based on the film franchise that grossed $650 million at the global box office.

YouTube Red is a subscription that gives you access to YouTube Red Original movies and series, a premium music service and an uninterrupted experience across YouTube. It’s currently available in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico and Korea

WATCH the first four episodes below:

EPISODE 1