Dancers from all over the United States display their dancing flair in this reality TV series, where everyone has to master different dance styles. The series culminates in a final dance showdown.

From the producers of reality smash hit series Top Chef and Project Runway comes the energetic and intense series Step it Up and Dance - a reality competition series where contestants will learn what it takes to make it big in the cutthroat dance industry. Celebrated actress and dancer Elizabeth Berkley (CSI Miami, Showgirls) will serve as host and Emmy Award nominee and Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell will mentor the 12 dancers chosen from around the country, as they master every conceivable dance style, from ballet and ballroom to Broadway and burlesque.

Serving as judges for the competition are world-renowned director and choreographer Vincent Paterson (Madonna's "Blond Ambition" Tour, Michael Jackson's "Bad" Tour), known for his creative work in film, television and music, and choreographer Nancy O'Meara ("Hannah Montana," "High School Musical Tour"), who has worked with some of the best selling artists currently touring arenas around the country. In addition, there will be weekly guest judge from famous personalities in the dance and entertainment industry such as Melanie Brown (aka Scary Spice from Spice Girls) and R&B pop star, Akon.

Whether it's a music video one week or a Vegas spectacular the next, this new dance series will feature challenges in which the dancers audition for a range of parts, designed to showcase their versatility and moves. Stay tuned for the hot moves and drama as the finalists dance down an exhausting gauntlet in hopes of getting the final "call back" and the chance to perform, with the ultimate dancer winning $100,000.