Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Dance Academy

If you loved Dance Academy, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
School Dance

School Dance

2014★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Dance Academy for fans of Music & Drama & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

High schooler Jason has found his dream girl—the gorgeous Anastacia. There’s just one problem: she doesn’t know he exists. If he can win a spot on the school’s hottest dance crew, ...

#2
Feel the Beat

Feel the Beat

2020★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Dance Academy for fans of Music & Drama & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After failing to make it on Broadway, April returns to her hometown and reluctantly begins training a misfit group of young dancers for a competition....

#3
Honey: Rise Up and Dance

Honey: Rise Up and Dance

2018★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Dance Academy for fans of Music & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Street dancer Skyler comes out of the shadow of her trained dancer sister, Tosha, & joins a dance competition with the Honey dance studio; the prize is a college scholarship....

#4
Grace of My Heart

Grace of My Heart

1996★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Dance Academy for fans of Music & Drama & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Philadelphia teenager Edna Buxton wins a talent contest during the early rock 'n' roll era, changes her name to Denise Waverly and moves to New York City to make it big. Though she...

#5
Take the Lead

Take the Lead

2006★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Dance Academy for fans of Music & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A former professional dancer volunteers to teach dance in the New York public school system and, while his background first clashes with his students' tastes, together they create ...

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Krush Groove

Krush Groove

1985★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Dance Academy for fans of Music & Drama & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Russell Walker is a young, successful manager of rap performers, handling acts for the Krush Groove label, including Run-DMC and The Fat Boys. When Run-D.M.C. has a hit record and ...

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