Dance Life

DANCE LIFE is a masterclass in immersive, observational filmmaking. It follows a group of aspiring young dancers at Sydney's elite 'Brent Street' dance school as they navigate the physical, mental and emotional demands of their graduation year.

The dancing is spectacular, but it is the intimate, unguarded moments behind the scenes where as we get to know and care about the students and their teachers.

It is raw, startling and gut wrenching at times, but never feels exploitative or manipulative. The filmmakers sensitively peel back the layers on the lives of the main characters, revealing the utter dedication and commitment that they have to achieving their dreams.

This is joyous, life-affirming documentary storytelling at its very best.

I finished all 5 episodes of Dance Life.

Wow !! Refreshing !, right from the opening frames of the first episode I was held captive. The production is so slick and seamless and the story flows effectively and effortlessly and is portrayed with an authentic and raw honesty which took me back to gruelling days of dance school myself. The entire season is like a beautifully choreographed performance in its own right , uplifting and inspiring viewing. What can I say, graceful, humble and memorable story telling at its best , truly enjoyable watching each episode unfolding before my eyes. Not just the story either the whole thing, production, filming everything... amazing !! You really all involved should be most proud of yourselves. Well done man 👍👍. Anything this production team does I'll be tuning into now, past , present and future. .

This series was a nice surprise - so much more than than a doco about, or for dancers (I am not a dancer!). The series follows the journey of a group of 18/19 year olds as they chase their dreams, and delves into the myriad of challenges faced by young adults as they find their way in life. It's a rare behind the scenes looks into a world I didn't understand, and you'll fall in love with the cast and find yourself rooting for them all to succeed. I found myself engrossed and binged in one night with my partner and 13 year old daughter, who also both enjoyed. It's raw and real, and a nice deviation form the over the top reality shows on TV today.

I loved loved loved this show! Hats off to the writers and producers for doing such a professional job . I binge watched the entire season it was so entertaining and the dancers were superb it was great to see them from the start and get to know them individually and see them grow not just in their dancing career but also their personalities. By the time it came to their graduation I felt like a proud parent myself. I think what those dancers go through on a daily basis to learn their craft and become great at it is very inspiring it is an extremely hard job that takes not just talent but a great strength and determination on a physical and emotional level and they deserve praise. Really hope there will be another season of this show.

This show had me gripped from the first 3 minutes. The dance and the storytelling is dramatic and emotional and above all, real. You follow each character and develop a connection to all of them. You join them on their journey to becoming professional dancers. It shows the work, the highs, the lows and the opportunities the dancers experience and ends in an eye watering, breath-taking final performance, which only left me wanting more! The editing gives you a feel good factor you can't ignore and keeps you on the edge of your seat. This is a refreshing authentic reality series that shows empathy and non-judgmental observation of young people who are extremely talented but also human beings who are trying to make it into the world as young adults. More please!!!