Dancer Steps Up 4 Film

So You Think You Can Dance favorite Kathryn McCormick has joined the tentatively titled "Step Up 4-Ever" as the female lead.

Choreographer Stacey Tookey revealed the news viaTwitter, that was subsequently confirmed by producer Adam Shankman.

"Kathryn McCormick isn't just IN Step Up 4. She's the female lead. Her audition was fantastic. A star is born" read Shankman's tweet.

Music video director Scott Speer calls the shots on the sequel which is aiming for a release in 2012