Spanish hunk Antonio Banderas will play a ballroom dancer, who inspires a group of street smart, hip-hop loving New York teenagers to try out formal dance, in a new film.

"Take the Lead" is reportedly based on the true story of international ballroom dancer Pierre Dulane, said The Guardian.

In the film Banderas plays a former professional who volunteers to teach dance at a New York public school.

Banderas is currently finishing the sequel to his 1998 hit "Mask of Zorro". "The Legend of Zorro" is scheduled for release in 2005.