Dance Academy
Created by Joanna Werner, Samantha Strauss
On ABC Me
A warm, ensemble-driven coming-of-age drama about young dancers navigating ambition, friendship, and self-discovery at an elite academy.
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.
Essence
Ensemble
Like Dance Academy
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Dance Academy
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Dance Academy, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Dance Academy, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Dance Academy, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
