Samantha Strauss
Director
Dance Academy (2010)
Season 2
It’s “second year” at the Dance Academy, and time to get serious. What happens over the next twelve months will determine whether Tara and her friends can become professional dancers or not. Tara, who climbed to the top in her first year at the Academy – in dance, life and love – has a lot to lose if she lets up. She has to train extra hard if she wants to win the prestigious Prix de Fonteyn. And she’ll have to do battle with a new rival and an unjust teacher, while developing a crush on a new student...
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
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Production Companies: Werner Film Productions
Network: ABC Me
S2E1 - In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated
It's a rollercoaster year for Tara and her friends as they begin Second Year at the National Academy. Relationships fall apart as new ones are forged and shaking things up are two new students.
March 12, 2012, midnight
S2E2 - Dream Life
Tara finds a new mentor to admire in Saskia Duncan, the youngest principal dancer in the Company's history. Saskia takes Tara under her wing, but gives her a few things to worry about such as if there's a future with Christian.
March 13, 2012, midnight
S2E3 - Faus Pax de Deux
Kat finally makes friends with the coterie of outcast girls at school, but despite having sworn off dancing, finds herself helping them choreograph a piece for drama class. Meanwhile, Ben Tickle is upgraded into second year.
March 14, 2012, midnight
S2E4 - Legends
Tara's ecstatic when her mentor Saskia is appointed to teach the second years at the Academy. But Tara rapidly discovers that 'perfect' Saskia may not be the supportive teacher she hoped for...
March 15, 2012, midnight
S2E5 - Showcase
After Sebastian questions his son Ethan on the impressiveness of his piece at the Showcase, Ethan takes it out on Abigail, his soloist, in an attempt to create a spectacular performance.
March 19, 2012, midnight
S2E6 - Like No One's Watching
Sammy's little brother Ari arrives at the Academy throwing Sammy's hectic life schedule into havoc. Kat auditions to be a football cheerleader, happily encouraged by Ben. And Tara is having self esteem issues.
March 20, 2012, midnight
S2E7 - A Choreographed Life
Tara feels the time she spends with Christian is impacting on her dance study and suggests they 'pause' their relationship.
March 21, 2012, midnight
S2E8 - Connectivity
Tara decides to take action after realising that Saskia's continual critique of her dancing could jeopardise her mid-year exams, while Christian ditches his partner exam to hang out with Kat.
March 22, 2012, midnight
S2E9 - The Break
With exams finally over, both the boys and girls go out to let off some steam. However, Sammy is tense after failing his exams, Tara's still hurting from her breakup, and Grace decides to stir up trouble.
March 26, 2012, midnight
S2E10 - A Good Life
Sammy returns home for his Grandpa Morrie's funeral and to ask his father to support his Academy tuition. An act of sabotage severs frenemies Tara and Abigail.
March 27, 2012, midnight
S2E11 - Self Sabotage
Grace encourages Tara to take action against Saskia's spiteful treatment of her; Kat commences training for the Moulin Rouge which leads her to a big realisation; and Sammy is assigned a tutor.
March 28, 2012, midnight
S2E12 - Breaking Pointe
Tara's preparations for the Prix de Fonteyn are struck a devastating blow when Saskia's bullying results in an injury. Meanwhile, Kat convinces Miss Raine to grant her an audition to return to the Academy.
March 29, 2012, midnight
S2E13 - Backstab
Determined to prove Saskia wrong, Tara risks serious injury and possible expulsion from the Academy by competing in the Prix de Fonteyn Preliminary round.
April 2, 2012, midnight
S2E14 - Rescue Mission
Tara runs into Ben who's volunteering in the hospital leukaemia ward performance. Tara discovers Ben's deepest secret. Back at the Academy, Kat struggles with the culture shock of First Year.
April 3, 2012, midnight
S2E15 - Moving On
Tara negotiates her return to the Academy after being expelled. Meanwhile, Ethan's search for ongoing employment leads him to a position choreographing a fringe musical.
April 4, 2012, midnight
S2E16 - Origins
Sammy gets a second chance at the Prix de Fonteyn when he takes a road trip with Ollie to audition for the regional round. Sammy's feelings resurface and Christian invites himself along on the trip.
April 5, 2012, midnight
S2E17 - Love and War
The rivalry escalates between the first and second year students resulting in a dance battle; and Tara becomes unhinged when Grace entices her to become less serious.
April 9, 2012, midnight
S2E18 - Catch Me If I Fall
During an excursion to the circus, Christian's dad makes promises he's unable to keep; Tara tries to repair her friendship with Kat, and Sammy goes public with his new romance.
April 10, 2012, midnight
S2E19 - The Naturals
Tara opens herself up to love again and hunts for a new crush, Finn tries to convince Abigail to be the star of his new show, and Grace goes to extreme lengths to get Zach's attention.
April 11, 2012, midnight
S2E20 - Tick, Question Mark, Cross
Abigail's forced to make a choice between her ballet and the fringe musical. Her situation intensifies when her mother Anthea unexpectedly arrives. Meanwhile, Sammy tires of Ollie's persistent criticism.
April 12, 2012, midnight
S2E21 - Ladder Theory
Ben attempts to out-psych Christian during the National Prix de Fonteyn round, and Sammy's father is attending the Prix to watch him dance for the first time in years.
April 16, 2012, midnight
S2E22 - Win or Lose
Grace's father retracts a promise to visit her at the Academy: her self-assurance plummets. Christian's bounce back from his Prix de Fonteyn elimination drives him towards some reckless behaviour.
April 17, 2012, midnight
S2E23 - Live It or Fight It
During rehearsals of 'Peter Pan' Ben uses various tactics to prove to Tara he's a leading man, while Kat's efforts to research her character in the production lead to a realisation about her relationship.
April 18, 2012, midnight
S2E24 - The Prix De Fonteyn
The Prix de Fonteyn is two days away. Tara is stunned as Grace has returned to Sydney as a representative for the UK Prix team. The students' lives are changed forever when a tragedy strikes the Academy...
April 19, 2012, midnight
S2E25 - The Second
After a sudden tragedy, the Academy students must find a way to come together and help each other out in this time of darkness.
April 23, 2012, midnight
S2E26 - The Red Shoes
Abigail and Tara join forces to go head-to-head with a formidable enemy. Christian has to choose between the girl he loves and his desire to escape and Ben is offered an opportunity of a lifetime.
April 24, 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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