Dance Academy
Overview
At Sydney's National Dance Academy, a select group of gifted students faces the intense challenges of elite ballet training. Tara Webster, a determined farm girl, dreams of becoming a top ballerina, while Samuel "Sammy," the heir to a family of doctors, and Christian, a young troublemaker, navigate their way into this competitive world. They find camaraderie with Kat, the daughter of a star ballerina, and her ambitious brother Ethan, who aims to be a choreographer. Meanwhile, the cunning Abigail is willing to undermine anyone who stands in her way as she pursues her own aspirations.
Episodes
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1
Learning to Fly
Tara Webster, a girl from the countryside, journeys to Sydney to try out for the esteemed National Academy of Dance. Throughout a challenging week, s...
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Week Zero
Tara steps into the Academy, brimming with anticipation for the upcoming year. However, as she navigates her new environment, she faces challenges in...
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3
Behind Barres
Tara's burgeoning feelings for Ethan put a strain on her bond with Kat. Meanwhile, Abigail secures a significant win that shifts the dynamics around h...
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4
Mine Field
Tara grows increasingly irritated as Christian opts out of the trust-building activities, while Kat grapples with feelings of betrayal over Tara’s ...
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5
Real Men Don’t Dance
In "Real Men Don’t Dance," Sammy faces a tough decision as his mandatory Saturday ballet lessons interfere with his Synagogue commitments. Caught be...
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6
Perfection
Tara is taken aback when she discovers that Kat's mother is a renowned ballerina, someone Tara has always admired. At the same time, Sammy is surpris...
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7
Crush Test Dummies
Christian introduces Ethan to authentic Australian street hip-hop, immersing him in the vibrant culture. At the same time, Tara takes on the role of ...
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8
Growing Pains
Tara is thrilled by the gossip suggesting that she and Damien Lang are an item. On the other hand, Abigail struggles to come to terms with the transfo...
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9
Heartbeat
Kat uploads a dance video that unexpectedly goes viral, capturing the attention of the online community. At the same time, Ethan starts to see Christi...
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10
Through the Looking Glass
Christian’s close friend Aaron arrives for a visit and confesses the real story behind their past heist. At the same time, Abigail's struggles with...
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11
One Perfect Day
Tara is overjoyed when Ethan invites her to join him in his dance for his choreography project. This moment fills her with hope, as she wonders if he...
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12
Pressure
As exam week approaches, the atmosphere at the Academy grows increasingly intense. Students are feeling the weight of expectations, leading to heighte...
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13
Family
During Open Week at the Academy, parents have the opportunity to observe their children participating in various demonstration classes. This special e...
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14
Turning Pointes
Kat introduces Tara to her latest romantic interest, sparking new dynamics. Meanwhile, Abigail faces challenges as she attempts to persuade her therap...
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15
My Life En Pointe
Petra Hoffman transfers to the Academy from the Berlin Ballet School, bringing a fresh perspective. Meanwhile, Kat has been skipping classes to enjoy ...
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16
Free Falling
Kat feels neglected when her parents overlook her 16th birthday, prompting her to host an extravagant party at their waterfront house as an act of def...
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17
A Midsummer's Night Dream
As the school camp approaches, excitement is overshadowed by anxiety, particularly for Tara, who feels isolated after the fallout from a recent party...
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18
Betty Bunheads
Excited by her invitation to the Academy, German exchange student Petra Hoffman eagerly settles in. Meanwhile, Abigail continues to stir up trouble fo...
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19
Fairest and Best
Young football players from the Institute of Sport arrive at the Academy for advanced training. A rivalry ignites between the dancers and the football...
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20
Ballet Fever
When the Board announces plans to eliminate hip hop and jazz classes, Kat takes a stand and fights back. Meanwhile, Tara and Christian unexpectedly r...
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21
FOMO: Fear of Missing Out
A month has passed since Tara's injury, and her cast is finally set to be removed. However, Tara is preoccupied with her new relationship and the upco...
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22
Flight or Fight Response
Christian's robbery hearing date approaches, but his defense plan hinges on his best friend, Aaron, who has mysteriously disappeared. As tensions ris...
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23
Best Friends Forever
Christian struggles with his guilt and ultimately decides to alter his account to shield his friend. At the same time, Ethan finds himself in the spot...
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24
Heatwave
Following their court hearing, Sammy and Christian have become the best of friends. However, when Christian chooses to hang out with Tara instead of S...
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25
The Deep End
As the cast prepares for 'The Nutcracker,' Tara realizes that the spotlight comes with unexpected challenges. Meanwhile, Sammy confronts his evolving ...
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26
Learning to Fly, Part 2
The highly anticipated year-end show has finally arrived. However, chaos ensues when the director expresses dissatisfaction with Tara's acting. Meanwh...
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In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated
Tara and her friends face a whirlwind of changes as they embark on their second year at the National Academy. Friendships fracture while unexpected c...
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2
Dream Life
Tara discovers a role model in Saskia Duncan, the youngest principal dancer ever in the Company. Embracing her new mentor's guidance, Tara feels insp...
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3
Faus Pax de Deux
Kat successfully bonds with a group of marginalized girls at school, but even after vowing to give up dancing, she gets drawn into assisting them with...
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4
Legends
Tara is thrilled when her mentor, Saskia, is assigned to instruct the second-year students at the Academy. However, her excitement soon turns to disa...
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5
Showcase
Following Sebastian's inquiries about the brilliance of Ethan's showcase piece, Ethan redirects his frustration toward Abigail, the soloist. In his qu...
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6
Like No One's Watching
Sammy's younger brother, Ari, shows up at the Academy, disrupting Sammy's already chaotic routine. Meanwhile, Kat takes the plunge to audition for th...
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A Choreographed Life
In "A Choreographed Life," Tara comes to the realization that her relationship with Christian is taking a toll on her dance studies. Recognizing the n...
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Connectivity
After noticing that Saskia's constant negative feedback on her dancing might threaten her performance in the upcoming mid-year exams, Tara resolves t...
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The Break
After the exams conclude, the boys and girls head out to unwind and celebrate. Yet, Sammy is feeling anxious following his poor performance, Tara is s...
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10
A Good Life
Sammy comes back to his hometown to attend his Grandpa Morrie's funeral and to seek his father's assistance with his Academy tuition. Meanwhile, a de...
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11
Self Sabotage
Grace urges Tara to confront Saskia about her cruel behavior; Kat begins her training for the Moulin Rouge, which sparks an important revelation; mea...
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12
Breaking Pointe
Tara faces a significant setback in her quest for the Prix de Fonteyn when she suffers an injury due to Saskia's relentless bullying. At the same tim...
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13
Backstab
Tara is resolute in her decision to challenge Saskia's doubts about her abilities. She enters the Prix de Fonteyn Preliminary round, fully aware of th...
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14
Rescue Mission
Tara unexpectedly encounters Ben while he’s volunteering in the leukemia unit of the hospital. During their conversation, she uncovers a significan...
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15
Moving On
Tara works to reinstate herself at the Academy after her expulsion. At the same time, Ethan explores job opportunities and lands a role as the choreo...
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16
Origins
Sammy seizes a new opportunity to compete in the Prix de Fonteyn as he embarks on a road trip with Ollie for the regional auditions. Old emotions bub...
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17
Love and War
Tensions rise as the first and second-year students clash, leading to an epic showdown in a dance competition. Meanwhile, Tara finds herself unraveli...
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18
Catch Me If I Fall
While visiting the circus, Christian's father struggles to fulfill the promises he made, disappointing his son. Meanwhile, Tara makes an effort to me...
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The Naturals
Tara takes a leap of faith, ready to embrace romance once more while seeking a new interest. Meanwhile, Finn is determined to persuade Abigail to take...
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20
Tick, Question Mark, Cross
Abigail faces a tough decision as she balances her commitment to ballet with her newfound passion for an unconventional musical. Things take a turn w...
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Ladder Theory
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22
Win or Lose
Grace's confidence takes a hit when her father goes back on his word to visit her at the Academy. Meanwhile, Christian, stung by his elimination from ...
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23
Live It or Fight It
As the cast of 'Peter Pan' prepares for their performances, Ben employs a series of strategies to demonstrate to Tara that he is the quintessential le...
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24
The Prix De Fonteyn
With only two days until the Prix de Fonteyn, Tara is taken aback to learn that Grace has come back to Sydney as a delegate for the UK Prix team. How...
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25
The Second
Following an unexpected tragedy, the students at the Academy are faced with the challenge of uniting and supporting one another during this difficult ...
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26
The Red Shoes
Abigail and Tara team up to confront a powerful adversary. Meanwhile, Christian faces a tough decision between the girl he cherishes and his yearning...
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Glue
As Third Year progresses, Tara and her friends are quickly overwhelmed by mounting expectations. Tension rises when the National Ballet Company revea...
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New Rules
On their inaugural day as substitute dancers, Tara, Grace, and Ben face the challenges of navigating the various cliques within the corps de ballet. ...
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Second Chances
Kat finds it increasingly difficult to maintain a positive outlook as her ambition to progress to Third Year begins to lead her down a troubling path....
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Short Cut Clause
Ben feels honored when Saskia proposes to mentor him, revealing their undeniable chemistry as dance partners. Meanwhile, Abigail and Christian’s une...
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5
Negative Patterns
Saskia sets up an exclusive audition for her mentee, Ben, with the artistic director of the Company. Meanwhile, Grace's life takes a dark turn, unrav...
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Fake It Until You Make It
The Academy experiences a taste of Tinseltown when a film crew selects their premises for an upcoming indie film. Meanwhile, Grace schemes to sabotage...
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Graceland
The Third Years are reveling in their adventures on the road, focusing more on enjoyment than on their performances. Meanwhile, at the Academy, tensio...
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Travelling Light
As their tour comes to a close, the Third Years participate in a cherished Indigenous ceremony, honoring the local culture. In return, they decide to...
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Don't Let Me Down Gently
An exceptional chance for a career-defining performance reveals the strengths and vulnerabilities of the cast. When Ollie suffers an injury that force...
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10
N'FEKTD
In the episode titled "N'FEKTD," Christian and Ollie gear up for the highly anticipated Streetbeatz hip hop competition. Meanwhile, Kat is busy gettin...
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11
Start of an Era
As the final Company auditions approach, tensions rise and the competition intensifies, transforming the atmosphere entirely. Amidst the chaos, Christ...
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12
A Perfect Storm
The time has come for auditions at the National Ballet Company, igniting a whirlwind of superstitions and rekindling old rivalries. As dancers prepare...
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13
Not for Nothing
The moment of truth has arrived for the Third Years as they face the Company panel. They anxiously await the announcement of which dancers will secure...
