The Australian youth television series "Dance Academy" produced by Werner Film Productions since its release in 2010, has managed to win the hearts of millions of viewers around the world. In 2012, the television project was awarded the Australian Academy of Film and Television Arts Award as the best children's television series. Actors owning dancing art were selected to participate in it. “Dance Academy” is a series whose plot tells of ambitious young people who dream of reaching the heights of dance art. Leading actors had to cope with the choreography of Australia's best directors. It is not surprising that the film is filled not only with romantic relationships, but also with beautiful dance compositions. Therefore, the television series "Dance Academy" (the actors and their roles will be listed below) deserves special attention.
Tara Webster
The main character of the television series - the fifteen-year-old Tara - grew up on a farm in the Australian outback. Being a very young girl, she began to dance and dreamed of becoming a famous dancer. After entering the National Academy of Dance, a naive and romantic girl was sure that all the difficulties were behind, and a beautiful and exciting life was ahead. Very soon, Tara realized that the tests were just beginning. Intrigues and rivalries awaited her at the academy, but love, friendship, and dancing saved her.
The main character of the television series Tara is played by a young Australian actress Ksenia Goodwin. Like many other actors in the series "Dance Academy", she has just begun her journey into the world of art. During the filming of the first season, she was fifteen years old. Ksenia studied the art of dance at the Tanya Pearson Classical Academy, and studied ballet skills at the Valerie Jenkins Academy. Working in a television project was the beginning of Goodwin's acting career, and in 2015 she got the leading female role in the comedy “Cut, Choose.”
Alicia Banit
Fellow student and best friend of Tara - Kat Karamakov. An ambitious personality. Her mother is a famous ballerina. The constant comparison with the famous parent annoys the girl. The stepbrother Ethan Karamakov, a handsome man and heartthrob, in whom almost all the girls of the academy, including her friend Tara, also does not add calm.
Kat plays Alicia Benet, who is fluent in the art of dance, like the other actors involved in the series. “Dance Academy” is not the first television project of Alicia Benet. The actress played a minor role in the three seasons of the 2006 Neighbors series. And also in the first season of the series “Very Hot Summer” (2007). Since 2010, is the leading television show on ABC3.
Abigail Armstrong
A friend of Tara and Kat, who became their enemy and headache for a while. However, everything changes, and over time, the girls became friends again. And the beautiful Abigail finally drew attention to their mutual friend Sammy.
The role of Abigail was performed by Australian actress and dancer Den Kaplan. A native of South Africa, from a family of actors and musicians. As a professional dancer and singer, Abigail took part in the Australian production of the musical The Lion King. Her first television work was a supporting role in the 2005 series Scooter: Secret Agent. And in 2013, she got one of the leading roles in the television movie "Camp".
Sammy Lieberman
Friend Kat, then made friends with Tara. Contrary to his father’s will, he wants to become a professional dancer, which leads to a family quarrel. His father tried to force him to leave the academy in order to send him to study at a medical university. A talented, but modest guy in love with Abigail, but she does not immediately respond to his feelings.
The role of Sammy went to the dancer and actor Thomas Green. After the role of Kip in the television series "Camp" gained popularity, as well as other actors involved in the project. The Dance Academy became a new round for Thomas in his acting career, and in 2015 he received the main male role in the film Down the River.
Christian reed
A guy with a difficult fate, after the death of his mother, became isolated and constantly got into trouble. He became a friend of Ethan and Sammy. Love for Tara changes him.
The role of Christian was played by Jordan Rodriguez. This Australian actor, singer and dancer gained fame for his role as the young Simba in the musical The Lion King.
In conclusion, it should be added that all three seasons of the series turned out to be very bright and eventful, so it’s difficult to list all the interesting characters. In addition, the shooting of a feature film based on the popular series has begun. The same actors will be involved in it. Dance Academy: The Return is scheduled for release in March 2017.