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Comedy drama

Dance Academy (1988): Cast

Dance Academy (1988) movie poster

Dance Academy is a 1988 comedy drama directed by Ted Mather, starring Steve LaChance as Vince, Julie Newmar and Tony Fields. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Dance Academy (1988) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Ted Mather
Genres
Comedy , Music , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dance Academy About?

The premise of Dance Academy without spoilers.

Blue‑collar worker Vince wanders into a dance academy and is captivated by its music. Manager and former owner Miss McKenzie moves to evict him, but Moon, the new jazz instructor, defends him. Though the owner insists Moon teach, Miss McKenzie hates his modern style and will stop at nothing, to preserve her vision, to have Moon and Vince expelled.

Dance Academy Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • dancing
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Dance Academy Cast & Characters

Steve LaChance leads the cast as Vince, with Julie Newmar as Miss McKenzie and Tony Fields as Moon. Directed by Ted Mather; 6 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Dance Academy

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Cars

Cars in Dance Academy

16 cars on screen, including the 1976 Chevrolet C-Series and the 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray C2.

All 16 cars
  • 1976 Chevrolet C-Series in Dance Academy 1976 Chevrolet C-Series Minor role
  • 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray C2 in Dance Academy 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray C2 Minor role
  • 1981 Chevrolet Impala in Dance Academy 1981 Chevrolet Impala Minor role
  • 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo in Dance Academy 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Minor role
Details

Dance Academy Also Known As

Also known as “Body Beat”.

Also known as
  • Body Beat

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FAQ

Dance Academy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dance Academy, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dance Academy?

Dance Academy runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Dance Academy released?

Dance Academy was released on September 16, 1988.

Who directed Dance Academy?

Dance Academy was directed by Ted Mather.

Who is in the cast of Dance Academy?

Dance Academy stars Steve LaChance as Vince, Julie Newmar as Miss McKenzie and Tony Fields as Moon, among 6 credited actors.

Does Dance Academy have a post-credit scene?

No. Dance Academy has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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