Dance Life

I totally enjoyed this doc/reality series. So impressed with the school, the instructors, the kids and the camera work. It's not easy filming movement like they had with such intense choreography. And that was some special creative stuff. I was a professional dancer in the 70's, danced in musicals, operas, showcases, ballets, and it has developed to where dancers now have to know gymnastics, a plethora of styles and keep physically and emotionally healthy. I also noticed they weren't so picky with body types, they nurtured anyone who was willing to work really hard and dance well. God bless these kids and I hope they enjoy your time in the spotlight, it goes by really fast!

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.

This show really showed just how hard dance is! As someone who wants to go and do dance professionally in the future I found it very motivating to keep going and to push harder. I loved following the different dancers around and seeing parts of their home lives, yet how we saw all their work behind their productions and showing just how much goes into their shows. Personally Max O was my favourite to watch, he just really gave something different that I hadn't ever seen before on stage or in the studio. I liked how it wasn't scripted or over dramatised like other dance reality tv shows. The best part was realising that it was filmed at Brent street as I've followed them for so long and love their work it was great to see what it was like to go there! The only thing I could ask for more from it was to see the other gradings and follow maybe two more cast members around. I would have love to have seen and learnt more about Brooke and Georgia.

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.

This beautiful and skillfully-directed docu-series that follows a group of young dancers from one of Australia's premier dance schools is nothing short of exceptional. It is a thrilling and exhilarating insight into the world of these super talented and dedicated young individuals, their hopes, dreams, trials and tribulations. Expertly directed, produced and edited, it makes for exciting and heartfelt viewing. You can't help but fall in love with each of the featured dancers (and one of the main choreographers/teachers, Cassie) in one way or another. I was awe-struck and filled with nothing but admiration and emotion for these gifted people and their perseverance, passion and commitment to their art. Simply breathtaking. Highly recommend.