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A co-Australian and German television series, Dance Academy revolves around Tara Webster, a young woman who has grown up on property in outback Australia all the while dreaming of becoming a dancer. When she makes it into the National Academy of Dance, Tara realises that her life is about to change forever. As the series progresses, she also comes to realise that she is not alone in this journey.

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  • Award winning and individually published episodes in this series are included on AustLit.

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1.02
form y separately published work icon Week Zero Samantha Strauss , Australia : ABC Television Werner Film Productions , 2010 Z1736469 2010 single work film/TV children's

'Tara arrives at the Academy excited about the year ahead. As she struggles to fit in, she learns the hard way to respect her teachers and find true friends.'

Source: Australian Television Net website,
Sighted: 28/10/2010

 Australia : ABC Television Werner Film Productions , 2010
1.08
form y separately published work icon Growing Pains Sarah Lambert , 2010 Z1732101 2010 single work film/TV children's

'Tara's sick of being the youngest and hates that Ethan sees her as just a little kid. So when Tara is seen talking with Damien Lang, a soloist in the Company and a local boy from Tara's hometown, a rumour is spread that they are dating. Tara is overjoyed by this rumour but when it becomes a scandal that jeopardises Damien's career, Tara is forced to admit the humiliating truth. Meanwhile, Abigail is unwilling to accept the changes in her developing body'.

(Source: Australian Television Information Archive.)

 2010
1.13
form y separately published work icon Family Samantha Strauss , Australia : ABC Television Werner Film Productions , 2010 Z1766802 2010 single work film/TV 'It's Open Week at the Academy and Tara discovers she is embarrassed by her unsophisticated parents, especially around her new boyfriend Ethan. Her mum later reveals that the farm is in serious financial trouble and her expensive tuition fees aren't helping. Meanwhile, Kat's mother reneges on her promised family holiday and Sammy's father also disappoints by failing to show up to watch him dance. Abigail is stuck at home in bed and finds a friend in Sammy.' Source: http://shop.abc.net.au/ (Sighted 17/03/2011). Australia : ABC Television Werner Film Productions , 2010
1.14
form y separately published work icon Turning Pointes Greg Waters , Australia : Werner Film Productions , 2010 Z1732113 2010 single work film/TV children's 'Tara returns from the school holidays on top of the world — she has great friends, a gorgeous boyfriend, the first year scholarship, and is finally allowed to dance en pointe. Kat introduces Tara to her new boyfriend Lucas, a 'diplobrat' she met while on holiday with her mother in Europe. Tara immediately dislikes him but doesn't reveal her aversion to Kat, who convinces Tara to go to a warehouse party in the city which ends in Tara calling Christian for help. What has Kat done to make Tara upset? Meanwhile, Abigail is struggling to convince her therapist to allow her to return to ballet classes after her collapse last semester. Sammy, who has been her constant companion throughout the holidays, tries to convince Abigail to help him out with the ballroom dance classes that he is giving for his grandmother and her friends.' (Australian Television Information Archive website) Australia : Werner Film Productions , 2010
3.13
form y separately published work icon Not for Nothing Samantha Strauss , Melbourne : Werner Film Productions ABC Television , 2013 7224629 2013 single work film/TV

'During the final episode of Dance Academy, it's judgment day. The Third Years sit before the Company panel and learn their fate — whether they'll be offered a professional contract with the National Ballet Company or not.

'Meanwhile, one of the gang is transported on a very different journey.'

Source: Australian Television Information Archive. (Sighted: 8/4/2014)

 Melbourne : Werner Film Productions ABC Television , 2013

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

First known date: 2010-2013
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y separately published work icon Dance Academy ABC Books (publisher), Sydney : ABC Books , 2010-2012 Z1732353 2010- series - publisher children's fiction children's
form y separately published work icon Dance Academy : The Movie Samantha Strauss , ( dir. Jeffrey Walker ) Australia : Werner Film Productions , 2016 9626463 2016 single work film/TV

'Former ballet student, Tara Webster, was destined to become one of the top dancers of her generation before a devastating injury crippled her career. Over the last eighteen months she has tried to move on but cannot get over her dream of dancing professionally with the National Ballet Company. In her quest to defy the odds in a near impossible comeback, Tara leaves her life and love behind in Sydney and travels to New York, determined to prove she still has what it takes. But as the rejections pile up, and Tara tears herself apart trying to fit the unrelenting ballet mould, she must learn to find, and trust, her own voice before she loses everything that truly matters in the dogged pursuit of who she thought she was, rather than who she has become.' (Production summary)
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We Studied Two Decades of Queer Representation on Australian TV, and Found Some Interesting Trends Damien O'Meara , Whitney Monaghan , 2024 single work column
— Appears in: The Conversation , 12 March 2024;
Peppa Pig Has Introduced a Pair of Lesbian Polar Bears, but Aussie Kids’ TV Has Been Leading the Way in Queer Representation Damien O'Meara , Liam Burke , 2022 single work column
— Appears in: The Conversation , 22 September 2022;
Beyond Bluey : Why Adults Love Re-watching Australian Kids’ TV from Their Childhoods Djoymi Baker , Jessica Balanzategui , Joanna McIntyre , Liam Burke , 2021 single work column
— Appears in: The Conversation , 16 November 2021;

'Due to the COVID-19 extended lockdowns this year, as well as greater accessibility on streaming services, many adults have been returning to their childhoods via nostalgic kids’ TV viewing.' (Introduction)
Foreign Cartoons Threaten Aussie Kids’ TV Linda Morris , 2015 single work column
— Appears in: The Sun-Herald , 29 March 2015; (p. 19)
Untitled John Mangan , 2010 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 27 May 2010; (p. 32)
— Review of Dance Academy Greg Waters , David Hannam , Sam Carroll , Liz Doran , Sarah Lambert , Alicia Walsh , Emily Ballou , Kirsty Fisher , Josh Mapleston , Keith Thompson , Max Dann , David Ogilvy , Michael Miller , Samantha Strauss , Deborah Parsons , Matt Ford , Ellie Beaumont , Roger Monk , Shanti Gudgeon , Melina Marchetta , Holly Phillips , Courtney Wise , 2010 series - publisher film/TV
Untitled John Mangan , 2010 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 27 May 2010; (p. 32)
— Review of Dance Academy Greg Waters , David Hannam , Sam Carroll , Liz Doran , Sarah Lambert , Alicia Walsh , Emily Ballou , Kirsty Fisher , Josh Mapleston , Keith Thompson , Max Dann , David Ogilvy , Michael Miller , Samantha Strauss , Deborah Parsons , Matt Ford , Ellie Beaumont , Roger Monk , Shanti Gudgeon , Melina Marchetta , Holly Phillips , Courtney Wise , 2010 series - publisher film/TV
Teens Dance, Romance Louise Schwartzkoff , 2010 single work column
— Appears in: The Age , 27 May 2010; (p. 8)
Foreign Cartoons Threaten Aussie Kids’ TV Linda Morris , 2015 single work column
— Appears in: The Sun-Herald , 29 March 2015; (p. 19)
Beyond Bluey : Why Adults Love Re-watching Australian Kids’ TV from Their Childhoods Djoymi Baker , Jessica Balanzategui , Joanna McIntyre , Liam Burke , 2021 single work column
— Appears in: The Conversation , 16 November 2021;

'Due to the COVID-19 extended lockdowns this year, as well as greater accessibility on streaming services, many adults have been returning to their childhoods via nostalgic kids’ TV viewing.' (Introduction)
Peppa Pig Has Introduced a Pair of Lesbian Polar Bears, but Aussie Kids’ TV Has Been Leading the Way in Queer Representation Damien O'Meara , Liam Burke , 2022 single work column
— Appears in: The Conversation , 22 September 2022;
We Studied Two Decades of Queer Representation on Australian TV, and Found Some Interesting Trends Damien O'Meara , Whitney Monaghan , 2024 single work column
— Appears in: The Conversation , 12 March 2024;
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