Samantha Strauss
Director
Dance Academy (2010)
Specials
At Sydney's National Dance Academy, a few talented youngsters are recruited for the excruciatingly tough course. It follows Tara Webster, a sheepfarmgirl who's ambition is to be the next best ballerina. Jewish long line of doctors' heir Samuel 'Sammy' and minor juvenile offender Christian are the outsiders but gradually fit in, making new kinds of friends. Star ballerina's daughter Kat also introduces them in the circle of last-year brother Ethan, who already aspires a career as choreographer. Also Abigail, a smart young girl who'll walk over dead bodies to reach the stars tries to sabotage everything and everyone.
Released May 31, 2010
Episode 24 min
16+
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Family, Music
Keywords: tmdb.dance, tmdb.ballet, tmdb.ballerina, tmdb.dance-school, mdblist.has-trailer, imdb.dance, imdb.friendship + 10 more, imdb.teacher, imdb.school, imdb.ambition, imdb.2010s, imdb.australia, imdb.backstage-drama, imdb.backstage, imdb.gay, imdb.gay-character, imdb.coming-of-age-drama
Watch Providers: Amazon Prime Video, Tubi TV, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Fandango at Home Free + 6 more, Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus, Cineverse, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Dove Amazon Channel, Fawesome
Production Companies: Werner Film Productions
Network: ABC Me
S0E1 - Backstage Pass
Ever wondered what it is really like to go to Dance Academy? Get a glimpse behind the scenes as our cast take you through the extensive audition process, rigorous ballet boot camp and the thrill of becoming one of the stars.
March 10, 2012, midnight
Network: ABC Me
Episode Runtime: 24 min.
Season Runtime: 1584 min.
Released: May 31, 2010
Last Air Date: Sept. 30, 2013, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
Common sense age: 16+
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