as Dani Raymond: The ambitious freshman drummer determined to break barriers in the male-dominated drumline.
: Clashing with upperclassmen and rivals, specifically her cousin Tyree (Jeff Pierre) and a talented peer named Jayven (Jordan Calloway), who also serves as her love interest. Drumline: A New Beat
: Balancing her individual ambition with the discipline required for a collective unit. as Dani Raymond: The ambitious freshman drummer determined
as Dr. Nia Phillips: The university dean who shares a history with Sean Taylor. Drumline: A New Beat
as Sean Taylor: Reprising his role from the original film, Sean is now the band director at Atlanta A&T, attempting to rebuild the program while navigating his own past.
Dani faces several obstacles on her journey to becoming the first female section leader, including: