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The Best Episodes of Dance Academy

Every episode of Dance Academy ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Dance Academy!

Best episode
S2E24 The Prix De Fonteyn
9.487 votes
Worst episode
S1E2 Week Zero
7.774 votes
Top season
Season 2
8.5avg
Binge time
16h 10m
65 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Dance Academy Season 2 Episode 24 - The Prix De Fonteyn
    9.4/10(87 votes)

    S2:E24

    The Prix de Fonteyn is two days away. Tara is stunned as Grace has returned to Sydney as a representative for the UK Prix team. The students' lives are changed forever when a tragedy strikes the Academy...

    Director:Daniel Nettheim
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Dance Academy Season 2 Episode 26 - The Red Shoes
    9.4/10(73 votes)

    S2:E26

    Abigail and Tara join forces to go head-to-head with a formidable enemy. Christian has to choose between the girl he loves and his desire to escape and Ben is offered an opportunity of a lifetime.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Dance Academy Season 2 Episode 25 - The Second
    9.3/10(75 votes)

    S2:E25

    After a sudden tragedy, the Academy students must find a way to come together and help each other out in this time of darkness.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Dance Academy Season 2 Episode 1 - In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated
    9.0/10(66 votes)

    S2:E1

    It's a rollercoaster year for Tara and her friends as they begin Second Year at the National Academy. Relationships fall apart as new ones are forged and shaking things up are two new students.

    Director:Ian Watson
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Dance Academy Season 2 Episode 21 - Ladder Theory
    8.9/10(39 votes)

    S2:E21

    Ben attempts to out-psych Christian during the National Prix de Fonteyn round, and Sammy's father is attending the Prix to watch him dance for the first time in years.

    Director:Daniel Nettheim
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Dance Academy Season 3 Episode 13 - Not for Nothing
    8.8/10(45 votes)

    S3:E13

    It's judgment day. The Third Years sit before the Company panel and learn their fate - who will be offered a professional contract with the National Ballet Company and who will have to find a new dream?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Dance Academy Season 1 Episode 20 - Ballet Fever
    8.7/10(46 votes)

    S1:E20

    When the Board decides to cut hip hop and jazz from the curriculum Kat goes on the warpath. Tara and Christian find themselves together at the beach and their spark is rekindled.

    Director:Ian Gilmour
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Dance Academy Season 1 Episode 26 - Learning to Fly, Part 2
    8.7/10(45 votes)

    S1:E26

    The end of year production has arrived. Things don't go smoothly when the director is not happy with Tara's performance and Abigail hides her costume.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Dance Academy Season 1 Episode 25 - The Deep End
    8.7/10(44 votes)

    S1:E25

    Rehearsals for 'The Nutcracker' are underway and Tara discovers that being the star is not all it's cracked up to be. Sammy is forced to admit that his feelings for Christian have changed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Dance Academy Season 3 Episode 1 - Glue
    8.6/10(79 votes)

    S3:E1

    It's three weeks into Third Year and Tara and her friends are already feeling the pressure. Speculation bubbles when the National Ballet Company announces it needs three temporary fill-in roles in the corps de ballet.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Dance Academy Season 1 Episode 23 - Best Friends Forever
    8.5/10(48 votes)

    S1:E23

    Christian's conscience gets the better of him and he changes his story to protect his friend. Meanwhile, Ethan has received interest from a dance company in Spain.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Dance Academy Season 2 Episode 2 - Dream Life
    8.5/10(44 votes)

    S2:E2

    Tara finds a new mentor to admire in Saskia Duncan, the youngest principal dancer in the Company's history. Saskia takes Tara under her wing, but gives her a few things to worry about such as if there's a future with Christian.

    Director:Ian Watson
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Dance Academy Season 2 Episode 5 - Showcase
    8.5/10(43 votes)

    S2:E5

    After Sebastian questions his son Ethan on the impressiveness of his piece at the Showcase, Ethan takes it out on Abigail, his soloist, in an attempt to create a spectacular performance.

    Director:Ian Watson
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Dance Academy Season 2 Episode 3 - Faus Pax de Deux
    8.5/10(42 votes)

    S2:E3

    Kat finally makes friends with the coterie of outcast girls at school, but despite having sworn off dancing, finds herself helping them choreograph a piece for drama class. Meanwhile, Ben Tickle is upgraded into second year.

    Director:Ian Watson
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Dance Academy Season 2 Episode 16 - Origins
    8.5/10(37 votes)

    S2:E16

    Sammy gets a second chance at the Prix de Fonteyn when he takes a road trip with Ollie to audition for the regional round. Sammy's feelings resurface and Christian invites himself along on the trip.

    Director:Ian Watson
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Dance Academy Season 2 Episode 22 - Win or Lose
    8.5/10(36 votes)

    S2:E22

    Grace's father retracts a promise to visit her at the Academy: her self-assurance plummets. Christian's bounce back from his Prix de Fonteyn elimination drives him towards some reckless behaviour.

    Director:Daniel Nettheim
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Dance Academy Season 2 Episode 15 - Moving On
    8.5/10(35 votes)

    S2:E15

    Tara negotiates her return to the Academy after being expelled. Meanwhile, Ethan's search for ongoing employment leads him to a position choreographing a fringe musical.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Dance Academy Season 1 Episode 19 - Fairest and Best
    8.4/10(53 votes)

    S1:E19

    Junior footballers from the Institute of Sport have been sent to the Academy for some specialised training. The challenge is on between the dancers and the footballers to prove which is the toughest sport.

    Director:Ian Gilmour
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Dance Academy Season 1 Episode 16 - Free Falling
    8.4/10(49 votes)

    S1:E16

    Kat is upset when her parents ignore her 16th birthday and in revenge throws herself a huge party at their harbour front home. The house quickly fills with people and events spiral out of control.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Dance Academy Season 1 Episode 21 - FOMO: Fear of Missing Out
    8.4/10(44 votes)

    S1:E21

    It's a month since Tara's injury and her plaster is due to come off, but Tara seems more focused on her new boyfriend and planning the school formal than she is in attending her doctor's appointments.

    Director:Ben Chessell
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Dance Academy Season 2 Episode 7 - A Choreographed Life
    8.4/10(39 votes)

    S2:E7

    Tara feels the time she spends with Christian is impacting on her dance study and suggests they 'pause' their relationship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Dance Academy Season 2 Episode 20 - Tick, Question Mark, Cross
    8.4/10(37 votes)

    S2:E20

    Abigail's forced to make a choice between her ballet and the fringe musical. Her situation intensifies when her mother Anthea unexpectedly arrives. Meanwhile, Sammy tires of Ollie's persistent criticism.

    Director:Ian Watson
    Writer:Sarah Lambert

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  23. Dance Academy Season 3 Episode 7 - Graceland
    8.4/10(36 votes)

    S3:E7

    The Third Years are having the time of their lives on the road, but are prioritising fun over performance. Back at the Academy, Kat clashes with the movie's third assistant director, Jamie.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Dance Academy Season 2 Episode 14 - Rescue Mission
    8.4/10(34 votes)

    S2:E14

    Tara runs into Ben who's volunteering in the hospital leukaemia ward performance. Tara discovers Ben's deepest secret. Back at the Academy, Kat struggles with the culture shock of First Year.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Dance Academy Season 1 Episode 13 - Family
    8.3/10(50 votes)

    S1:E13

    It's Open Week at the Academy when parents watch their children in a series of demonstration classes.

    Director:Jeffrey Walker
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Prix De Fonteyn" is the best rated episode of Dance Academy. It scored 9.4/10 from 87 votes. Directed by Daniel Nettheim and written by Unknown, it aired on April 19, 2012.

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