Dance Academy: The Movie

Dance Academy: The Movie

Dance Academy: The Movie

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Dance Academy: The Movie

"Big City. Bigger Dreams."

2017

1h 41m

7.2(146 votes)

Drama

Overview

This 2017 movie follows the original dance academy TV show and tracks where the characters are in their lives now.

Where to Watch

Links & Resources

Social & External

Production Companies

The Australian Children's Television Foundation

Werner Film Productions

Videos & Trailers

2 videos

Cast & Crew

12 members

Acting

Xenia Goodwin

Tara Webster

Xenia Goodwin

Acting

Alicia Banit

Kat Karamakov

Alicia Banit

Acting

Dena Kaplan

Abigail Armstrong

Dena Kaplan

Acting

Thomas Lacey

Ben Tickle

Thomas Lacey

Acting

Keiynan Lonsdale

Ollie Lloyd

Keiynan Lonsdale

Acting

Jordan Rodrigues

Christian Reed

Jordan Rodrigues

Acting

Tara Morice

Miss Raine

Tara Morice

Acting

Miranda Otto

Madeline Moncur

Miranda Otto

Acting

Nic Westaway

Xavier

Nic Westaway

Acting

Christian Byers

Student Dex

Christian Byers

Acting

Mackenzie Fearnley

Student George

Mackenzie Fearnley

Acting

Tara Jade Borg

Paralegal

Tara Jade Borg

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