The way that this show highlights the Australian dance landscape and showcases the incredible entertainment industry that we're a part of... proving that our generation has just as much tenacity & grit as any other, and offering a peek behind the curtain into an industry that is often under appreciated and overlooked, is amazing.
But, it also goes so much deeper than that. It's not just 'a show about dance'. The overarching story uses dance as a vehicle to address topics that might otherwise be swept under the rug. It gives parents a way to foster real conversations with their little ones about difficult issues, ones that might have previously been avoided or tossed into the 'too hard' basket. It gives hope to people who may be in the midst of a turbulent adolescence or family life, knowing that they aren't alone and that they can make it through to the other side. It even has the power to challenge societal norms, igniting real change through the very real & raw portrayal of these dancers' lived experiences.
There are not many shows quite like this. Dance Life stands out by seamlessly delivering humour, lightheartedness and memorable characters while fearlessly spotlighting crucial and sensitive issues like bullying, gender and body dysmorphia, belonging, rejection, sexuality, privilege, and the universal yearning to 'be seen.'
I've watched it all the way through about 4 times now and I've recommended it to everybody I know. Absolutely brilliant!
But, it also goes so much deeper than that. It's not just 'a show about dance'. The overarching story uses dance as a vehicle to address topics that might otherwise be swept under the rug. It gives parents a way to foster real conversations with their little ones about difficult issues, ones that might have previously been avoided or tossed into the 'too hard' basket. It gives hope to people who may be in the midst of a turbulent adolescence or family life, knowing that they aren't alone and that they can make it through to the other side. It even has the power to challenge societal norms, igniting real change through the very real & raw portrayal of these dancers' lived experiences.
There are not many shows quite like this. Dance Life stands out by seamlessly delivering humour, lightheartedness and memorable characters while fearlessly spotlighting crucial and sensitive issues like bullying, gender and body dysmorphia, belonging, rejection, sexuality, privilege, and the universal yearning to 'be seen.'
I've watched it all the way through about 4 times now and I've recommended it to everybody I know. Absolutely brilliant!