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Un paso adelante
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Un paso adelante (2005)

6.3

Un paso adelante is a TV show about a group of talented individuals who discover their passion for dance and music while attending a prestigious performing arts school. The show explores their journey as they navigate through friendships, relationships, and personal challenges.

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Dance Moms
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Dance Moms (2019)

4.7
TV_PG

Dance Moms follows a group of young dancers and their ambitious mothers as they navigate the world of competitive dance. With intense rehearsals, fierce rivalries, and domineering mothers, the show offers a glimpse into the high-stress world of dance competitions and the sacrifices made for fame.

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Étoile
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Étoile (2025)

7.5
TV_MA

In an ambitious gambit to save their storied institutions, two world-renowned ballet companies in New York City and Paris swap their most talented stars. From the Executive Producers of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel comes a bold new series celebrating the beauty, humor, and unpredictability of a life devoted to the arts, both on stage and off.

POSE
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POSE (2021)

8.6
TV_MA

Pose takes place in 1980s New York City during the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. It follows the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly those in the ball culture scene. The show explores themes of found family, acceptance, and self-expression through voguing and dance.

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Go! Live Your Way
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Go! Live Your Way (2019)

6.6
TV_Y7

Go! Live Your Way is a TV show about a young dancer named Mia who is passionate about performing. She auditions for a scholarship at a prestigious performing arts school and is accepted. Mia faces challenges and makes new friends as she navigates the competitive world of dance. Along the way, she learns important lessons about friendship, love, and believing in herself.

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Backstage
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Backstage (2017)

6.7
TV_G

Backstage follows the lives of talented high school students attending a prestigious performing arts school. The show explores the struggles and triumphs they face as they pursue their dreams of becoming professional dancers.

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Dance Academy
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Dance Academy (2013)

8
TV_PG

E Dance Academy (2010) follows a diverse group of students as they navigate the challenges and triumphs of pursuing their dreams at a prestigious dance school in Australia. With backstage drama, friendship, and the pursuit of excellence, this show is a guilty pleasure for fans of dance and drama.

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Billy Elliot
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Billy Elliot(2000)

7.7
tomato85%
R
110Minutes

During the 1984-1985 UK miners' strike, 11-year-old Billy Elliot discovers his passion for dance while his family struggles. Despite his father and brother being coal miners on strike, Billy secretly joins a ballet class. His dance teacher believes he has the talent to study at the Royal Ballet School. Jackie, Billy's father, initially opposes his dream fearing judgment, but later supports him. With the help of the community, Billy auditions for the school and overcomes obstacles. Fourteen years later, Billy performs the lead in Swan Lake, achieving his dream.

Step Up
Movie

Step Up(2006)

6.5
tomato21%
PG_13
104Minutes

Tyler Gage, a troubled young man involved in drugs and crime, gets a chance to turn his life around when he receives a scholarship for a performing arts school. He meets Nora, a talented dancer, and they start working together. As Tyler learns about discipline and dedication, he begins to change his perspective on life. Together, they choreograph a fusion of ballet and hip-hop, but when Nora's old partner returns, Tyler feels used and storms out. However, he ultimately returns to perform with Nora and they deliver a spectacular performance, leading to Nora getting accepted into a dance company and Tyler being welcomed as a student at the school.

L'Opéra
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L'Opéra (2021)

7.6
TV_MA

Set in the shrine of French dance, the Garnier Opera house, L'Opera follows three characters whose dreams clash with reality, whose ambitions collide with expectations, and whose purity faces corruption.

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Ku'damm 56 – Rebel With a Cause is a TV show set in post-war Germany in the year 1956. It follows the story of three sisters and their mother as they navigate the changing social dynamics of Berlin. The show explores themes of rebellion, emancipation, and gender equality, all set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society. With dance, music, and drama, Ku'damm 56 showcases the struggles and triumphs of the characters as they strive to find their place in a world still recovering from the horrors of war.

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Fame
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Fame(1980)

6.6
tomato81%
R
134Minutes
Ku'damm 59
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Ku'damm 59 (2018)

7.7

Ku'damm 59 is a TV show set in 1959 Berlin, focusing on the lives of various characters and the challenges they face in post-war Germany. It follows the story of a film director and his wife, a German-Jewish family struggling to rebuild their lives, and a homosexual man navigating societal expectations. The show delves into themes of marriage, family dynamics, social issues, and the cultural climate of the era.

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Little Tickles
Movie

Little Tickles(2018)

7.2
tomato71%
103Minutes
Flesh and Bone
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Flesh and Bone (2015)

7.8
TV_MA

Flesh and Bone is a TV show about a young ballet dancer named Claire who joins a prestigious ballet company in New York City. As she tries to make her dreams come true, she must navigate a dark and complex world filled with abusive relationships, rivalries, and her own troubled past. Along the way, she encounters a Russian ballet dancer, a homeless man with a troubled past, and a female choreographer who becomes her mentor. The show explores themes of sexuality, trauma, and the sacrifices one must make to succeed in the art of ballet.

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Take the Lead
Movie

Take the Lead(2006)

6.6
tomato44%
PG_13
108Minutes

Take the Lead is a 2006 film about a dance teacher who volunteers to teach ballroom dancing to a group of troubled inner-city high school students. Through the power of dance, the teacher transforms their lives, teaching them discipline, respect, and the importance of teamwork. Along the way, the students learn valuable life lessons and discover their hidden talents.

And Then We Danced
Movie

And Then We Danced(2019)

7.6
tomato93%
NR
113Minutes

And Then We Danced is a drama and romance movie that follows Merab, a talented dancer in a traditional dance company in Tbilisi, Georgia. When a new dancer named Irakli joins the group, Merab's world is turned upside down as he discovers his own feelings and desires. The film explores themes of self-discovery, homophobia, and the power of dance as Merab navigates his way through a world that often sees his true identity as a threat.

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