Dance Academy (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 8.7
Released in 1988, Dance Academy is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Ted Mather, running about 90 minutes. “Hot Nights. Hot Music. Hot Moves.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Blue-collar worker Vince stumbles into a dance school, where he quickly becomes entranced by the music. Miss McKenzie, the school's manager and former owner, is about to throw him out on his ear when Moon, the school's rebellious new jazz instructor, vouches for him. Although the school's new owner has insisted on bringing in Moon as a teacher, Miss McKenzie absolutely hates him and the influence of his mordern music, and will stop at nothing to see him (and Vince) thrown out for good.
Who’s in it. Dance Academy stars Tony Fields as Moon, Galyn Görg as Jana, Julie Newmar as Miss McKenzie and Scott Grossman as Tommy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.7/10, Dance Academy sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dance Academy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dance Academy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dance Academy (1988)?
- In US, Dance Academy is available to stream on Cultpix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dance Academy worth watching?
- Dance Academy holds an audience score of 8.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dance Academy?
- Dance Academy stars Tony Fields, Galyn Görg, Julie Newmar, Scott Grossman and Steve LaChance.
- When was Dance Academy released?
- Dance Academy was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.