Duane Adler (born 1968 or 1969) is an American screenwriter and film director best known for writing numerous dance films, including Save the Last Dance (2001) and Step Up (2006). The films grossed over $250 million each, which BroadwayWorld noted as being in the top ten all-time box office for dance films. The Baltimore Sun said, "Adler established himself as one of the go-to screenwriters for 21st-century dance movies." Step Up became a franchise, and sequel films based on his characters grossed over $651 million worldwide. Adler also had his directorial debut with the 2013 film Make Your Move. ()