Claim: Jenna Dewan is an actress.

Step Up is a 2006 American romantic dance film directed by Anne Fletcher starring Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan . Set in Baltimore , Maryland , the film follows the tale of the disadvantaged Tyler Gage -LRB- Channing Tatum -RRB- and the privileged modern dancer Nora Clark -LRB- Jenna Dewan -RRB- , who find themselves paired up in a showcase that determines both of their futures . Realizing that they only have one chance , they finally work together . The film is the first installment in the Step Up series and was followed by four sequels , Step Up 2 : The Streets -LRB- 2008 -RRB- , Step Up 3D -LRB- 2010 -RRB- , Step Up Revolution -LRB- 2012 -RRB- and Step Up : All In -LRB- 2014 -RRB- .