CineMas Cool: 'Step Up 3D' Brings A New Dimension Of Dance

By Michael Lopez

"Step Up 3D" is more than a movie, it’s an experience! Imagine perfectly aligned dancers doing kicks, twirls, and tumbles through the screen and right in your face! This week, Blogamole was lucky enough to tag along with a few of the actors, choreographers, and creative masterminds behind this extremely ambitious project.

Rick Malambri and Sharni Vinson attend the world premiere of "Step Up 3D"
held at the El Capitan Theatre on Aug. 2 in Hollywood
photo credit: Getty Images

First up, the glorious pre-release bash (August 1) at the Skybar on the Sunset Strip. Now we know why big studios like to release their movies in the summertime…it's definitely the best season for a premiere party!

"Step Up 3D" pre-party at Skybar in Los Angeles
photo credit: Michael Lopez

A gorgeous twilight, a "Dance Dance Revolution" machine, and when you’ve got "So You Think You Can Dance"'s tWitch in the house, you know some battles are bound to break out! Case in point, this wild showdown right in front of the bar!

tWitch breaks it down
photo credit: Michael Lopez

Then there was the actual premiere: Set at Hollywood’s historic El Capitan Theatre, the Monday event (August 2) brought out the big gun floor stompers.

Legacy at the "Step Up 3D" premiere
photo credit: Michael Lopez

Legacy from the B-Boys, star Alyson Stoner from the original “Step Up”, and Argentinian wonder twins, Martin and Facundo Lombard!

Alyson Stoner at the "Step Up 3D" premiere
photo credit: Michael Lopez

Martin and Facundo Lombard
photo credit: Michael Lopez

And who was the actual genius behind this epic event? That would be hot young director, John Chu, who carved his niche in the series with 2008’s “Step Up 2: The Streets.”

"Step Up 3D" director John Chu
photo credit: Michael Lopez

From what he told us, he seemed very stoked about the experience:

“I’m really excited. We’ve been working on this for the last two years and we’re excited for the world to see 3D dance!”

You can bet we are! It seems like the genre has pretty much tapped all movie mediums (cartoons, science fiction, horror, comedy), so why not use those glasses for some insane pop and locks? Don’t worry ladies, there’s a love story in there too.

Just remember, this is one small "Step Up" for 3D and one giant leap for dance flicks…or something like that.

“Step Up 3D” kicks into theaters everywhere this Friday (August 6).

Are you excited about “Step Up 3D”? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3!

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