
Dance 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.
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Seasons & Episodes
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Learning to FlyMay 31, 2010Country girl Tara Webster travels to Sydney to audition for the prestigious National Academy of Dance. It's a tumultuous week as she realises her…Episode details →
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Week ZeroJun 1, 2010Tara arrives at the Academy excited about the year ahead. As she struggles to fit in, she learns the hard way to respect her…Episode details →
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Behind BarresJun 2, 2010Tara's crush on Ethan threatens her friendship with Kat; Abigail wins a decisive victory; Christian finds himself in police custody and, with nowhere else…Episode details →
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Mine FieldJun 3, 2010Tara is frustrated when Christian refuses to participate in trust exercises, Kat feels betrayed by Tara's secret crush on Ethan, and Sammy finds himself…Episode details →
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Real Men Don’t DanceJun 4, 2010Sammy is forced to choose between dance and his father when compulsory Saturday ballet classes clash with his Synagogue services; and Christian struggles to…Episode details →
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PerfectionJun 7, 2010Tara is stunned to learn Kat's mother is a world acclaimed ballerina and Tara's greatest idol. Meanwhile, Sammy's perfect girlfriend Mia has unexpectedly returned…Episode details →
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Crush Test DummiesJun 8, 2010Christian shows Ethan some real Australian street hip-hop. Meanwhile, Tara is the self-proclaimed expert on crushes and is happy to educate Kat in every…Episode details →
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Growing PainsJun 9, 2010Tara is overjoyed by a rumour that she and Damien Lang are dating. Meanwhile, Abigail is unwilling to accept the changes in her developing…Episode details →
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HeartbeatJun 10, 2010Kat creates a video of her dancing that becomes an internet success. Meanwhile, Ethan views Christian as a friendly rival and the two boys…Episode details →
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Through the Looking GlassJun 11, 2010Christian's best mate Aaron comes to stay and reveals the truth about the robbery they committed. Meanwhile, Abigail's control issues are spiralling out-of-control and…Episode details →
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One Perfect DayJun 14, 2010Tara is elated when Ethan asks her to dance in his choreographic assessment piece. She hopes that he is finally beginning to see her…Episode details →
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PressureJun 15, 2010Pressure is building at the Academy as the students prepare for exam week.Episode details →
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FamilyJun 16, 2010It's Open Week at the Academy when parents watch their children in a series of demonstration classes.Episode details →
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Turning PointesJun 17, 2010Kat introduces Tara to her new boyfriend; Abigail struggles to convince her therapist to allow her to return to ballet classes and Sammy tries…Episode details →
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My Life En PointeJun 18, 2010Petra Hoffman arrives at the Academy on exchange from the Berlin Ballet School; Kat has been ditching class to spend time with her new…Episode details →
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Free FallingJun 21, 2010Kat is upset when her parents ignore her 16th birthday and in revenge throws herself a huge party at their harbour front home. The…Episode details →
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A Midsummer's Night DreamJun 22, 2010It is school camp and everyone is dreading the trip away, especially Tara who has been made an outcast following the party.Episode details →
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Betty BunheadsJun 23, 2010German exchange student Petra Hoffman is thrilled when she is invited to stay at the Academy; Abigail is making more trouble for Tara; and…Episode details →
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Fairest and BestJun 24, 2010Junior footballers from the Institute of Sport have been sent to the Academy for some specialised training. The challenge is on between the dancers…Episode details →
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Ballet FeverJun 25, 2010When the Board decides to cut hip hop and jazz from the curriculum Kat goes on the warpath. Tara and Christian find themselves together…Episode details →
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FOMO: Fear of Missing OutJun 28, 2010It's a month since Tara's injury and her plaster is due to come off, but Tara seems more focused on her new boyfriend and…Episode details →
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Flight or Fight ResponseJun 29, 2010The date for Christian's robbery hearing has been set but his defence strategy relies on his best mate, Aaron. However Aaron has vanished. Meanwhile…Episode details →
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Best Friends ForeverJun 30, 2010Christian's conscience gets the better of him and he changes his story to protect his friend. Meanwhile, Ethan has received interest from a dance…Episode details →
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HeatwaveJul 1, 2010In the weeks since the court hearing, Sammy and Christian have been inseparable, but when Christian ditches Sammy to spend time with Tara, what…Episode details →
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The Deep EndJul 2, 2010Rehearsals for 'The Nutcracker' are underway and Tara discovers that being the star is not all it's cracked up to be. Sammy is forced…Episode details →
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Learning to Fly, Part 2Jul 5, 2010The end of year production has arrived. Things don't go smoothly when the director is not happy with Tara's performance and Abigail hides her…Episode details →
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In the Middle, Somewhat ElevatedMar 12, 2012 · 25 minIt's a rollercoaster year for Tara and her friends as they begin Second Year at the National Academy. Relationships fall apart as new ones…Episode details →
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Dream LifeMar 13, 2012 · 25 minTara finds a new mentor to admire in Saskia Duncan, the youngest principal dancer in the Company's history. Saskia takes Tara under her wing,…Episode details →
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Faus Pax de DeuxMar 14, 2012 · 24 minKat finally makes friends with the coterie of outcast girls at school, but despite having sworn off dancing, finds herself helping them choreograph a…Episode details →
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LegendsMar 15, 2012 · 25 minTara's ecstatic when her mentor Saskia is appointed to teach the second years at the Academy. But Tara rapidly discovers that 'perfect' Saskia may…Episode details →
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ShowcaseMar 19, 2012 · 25 minAfter Sebastian questions his son Ethan on the impressiveness of his piece at the Showcase, Ethan takes it out on Abigail, his soloist, in…Episode details →
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Like No One's WatchingMar 20, 2012 · 25 minSammy'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…Episode details →
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A Choreographed LifeMar 21, 2012 · 25 minTara feels the time she spends with Christian is impacting on her dance study and suggests they 'pause' their relationship.Episode details →
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ConnectivityMar 22, 2012 · 24 minTara 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…Episode details →
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The BreakMar 26, 2012 · 25 minWith exams finally over, both the boys and girls go out to let off some steam. However, Sammy is tense after failing his exams,…Episode details →
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A Good LifeMar 27, 2012 · 25 minSammy returns home for his Grandpa Morrie's funeral and to ask his father to support his Academy tuition. An act of sabotage severs frenemies…Episode details →
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Self SabotageMar 28, 2012 · 25 minGrace encourages Tara to take action against Saskia's spiteful treatment of her; Kat commences training for the Moulin Rouge which leads her to a…Episode details →
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Breaking PointeMar 29, 2012 · 24 minTara'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…Episode details →
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BackstabApr 2, 2012 · 24 minDetermined to prove Saskia wrong, Tara risks serious injury and possible expulsion from the Academy by competing in the Prix de Fonteyn Preliminary round.Episode details →
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Rescue MissionApr 3, 2012 · 25 minTara 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…Episode details →
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Moving OnApr 4, 2012 · 25 minTara negotiates her return to the Academy after being expelled. Meanwhile, Ethan's search for ongoing employment leads him to a position choreographing a fringe…Episode details →
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OriginsApr 5, 2012 · 25 minSammy gets a second chance at the Prix de Fonteyn when he takes a road trip with Ollie to audition for the regional round.…Episode details →
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Love and WarApr 9, 2012 · 25 minThe rivalry escalates between the first and second year students resulting in a dance battle; and Tara becomes unhinged when Grace entices her to…Episode details →
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Catch Me If I FallApr 10, 2012 · 25 minDuring 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…Episode details →
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The NaturalsApr 11, 2012 · 25 minTara opens herself up to love again and hunts for a new crush, Finn tries to convince Abigail to be the star of his…Episode details →
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Tick, Question Mark, CrossApr 12, 2012 · 25 minAbigail's forced to make a choice between her ballet and the fringe musical. Her situation intensifies when her mother Anthea unexpectedly arrives. Meanwhile, Sammy…Episode details →
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Ladder TheoryApr 16, 2012 · 25 minBen 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…Episode details →
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Win or LoseApr 17, 2012 · 25 minGrace'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…Episode details →
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Live It or Fight ItApr 18, 2012 · 25 minDuring 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…Episode details →
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The Prix De FonteynApr 19, 2012 · 25 minThe Prix de Fonteyn is two days away. Tara is stunned as Grace has returned to Sydney as a representative for the UK Prix…Episode details →
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The SecondApr 23, 2012 · 25 minAfter a sudden tragedy, the Academy students must find a way to come together and help each other out in this time of darkness.Episode details →
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The Red ShoesApr 24, 2012 · 25 minAbigail 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…Episode details →
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GlueJul 8, 2013 · 25 minIt's three weeks into Third Year and Tara and her friends are already feeling the pressure. Speculation bubbles when the National Ballet Company announces…Episode details →
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New RulesJul 15, 2013 · 25 minOn their first day as fill-in dancers, Tara, Grace and Ben encounter cliques in the corps de ballet. Meanwhile, Christian has no interest in…Episode details →
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Second ChancesJul 22, 2013 · 25 minKat struggles to stay positive and her determination to advance into Third Year is morphing into dangerous patterns. Meanwhile, Grace plays match-maker, and Christian's…Episode details →
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Short Cut ClauseJul 29, 2013 · 24 minBen is flattered when Saskia offers to be his mentor and it becomes clear there's potential for them to dance together brilliantly; and Abigail…Episode details →
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Negative PatternsAug 5, 2013 · 25 minSaskia arranges a special audition with the Company's artistic director for her protégé, Ben; Grace's world implodes; and Zach allows Christian to participate in…Episode details →
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Fake It Until You Make ItAug 12, 2013 · 25 minThe Academy goes a little Hollywood when a film crew uses their building as a location for a new indie movie; and Grace tries…Episode details →
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GracelandAug 19, 2013 · 25 minThe Third Years are having the time of their lives on the road, but are prioritising fun over performance. Back at the Academy, Kat…Episode details →
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Travelling LightAug 26, 2013 · 25 minOn the final leg of their tour, the Third Years are invited to a traditional Indigenous ceremony and return the hospitality by offering a…Episode details →
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Don't Let Me Down GentlySep 2, 2013 · 25 minA career-making performance opportunity brings out the best and worst in everyone, and an injury that sidelines Ollie prompts him to use someone to…Episode details →
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N'FEKTDSep 9, 2013 · 25 minChristian and Ollie prepare for Streetbeatz, a major hip hop competition; Kat prepares to audition for a minor role in Coppelia; and Ben takes…Episode details →
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Start of an EraSep 16, 2013 · 25 minThe countdown to the final Company auditions has begun when suddenly it becomes a whole new playing field; and Christian and Tara come to…Episode details →
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A Perfect StormSep 23, 2013 · 25 minAuditions for the National Ballet Company have arrived bringing superstitions, old competitive battle lines and the performances that will determine the rest of their…Episode details →
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Not for NothingSep 30, 2013 · 25 minIt's judgment day. The Third Years sit before the Company panel and learn their fate - who will be offered a professional contract with…Episode details →