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The Best Episodes of Dance Academy Season 2

Every episode of Dance Academy Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dance Academy Season 2!

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At Sydney's National Dance Academy, a few talented youngsters are recruited for the excruciatingly tough course. It follows Tara Webster, a sheepfarmgirl who's ambition is to be the next best ballerina. Jewish long line of

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Dance Academy Season 2 Episode 1 - In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated
    9.0/10(73 votes)

    #1 - In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated

    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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  2. Dance Academy Season 2 Episode 2 - Dream Life
    8.5/10(48 votes)

    #2 - Dream Life

    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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  3. Dance Academy Season 2 Episode 3 - Faus Pax de Deux
    8.4/10(47 votes)

    #3 - Faus Pax de Deux

    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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  4. Dance Academy Season 2 Episode 4 - Legends
    8.1/10(44 votes)

    #4 - Legends

    S2:E4

    Tara's ecstatic when her mentor Saskia is appointed to teach the second years at the Academy. But Tara rapidly discovers that 'perfect' Saskia may not be the supportive teacher she hoped for...

    Director:Ian Watson
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Dance Academy Season 2 Episode 5 - Showcase
    8.5/10(46 votes)

    #5 - Showcase

    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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  6. Dance Academy Season 2 Episode 6 - Like No One's Watching
    8.2/10(46 votes)

    #6 - Like No One's Watching

    S2:E6

    Sammy's little brother Ari arrives at the Academy throwing Sammy's hectic life schedule into havoc. Kat auditions to be a football cheerleader, happily encouraged by Ben. And Tara is having self esteem issues.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Dance Academy Season 2 Episode 7 - A Choreographed Life
    8.3/10(43 votes)

    #7 - A Choreographed Life

    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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  8. Dance Academy Season 2 Episode 8 - Connectivity
    8.2/10(38 votes)

    #8 - Connectivity

    S2:E8

    Tara decides to take action after realising that Saskia's continual critique of her dancing could jeopardise her mid-year exams, while Christian ditches his partner exam to hang out with Kat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Dance Academy Season 2 Episode 9 - The Break
    8.0/10(38 votes)

    #9 - The Break

    S2:E9

    With exams finally over, both the boys and girls go out to let off some steam. However, Sammy is tense after failing his exams, Tara's still hurting from her breakup, and Grace decides to stir up trouble.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Dance Academy Season 2 Episode 10 - A Good Life
    8.2/10(37 votes)

    #10 - A Good Life

    S2:E10

    Sammy returns home for his Grandpa Morrie's funeral and to ask his father to support his Academy tuition. An act of sabotage severs frenemies Tara and Abigail.

    Director:Ian Gilmour
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Dance Academy Season 2 Episode 11 - Self Sabotage
    8.2/10(45 votes)

    #11 - Self Sabotage

    S2:E11

    Grace encourages Tara to take action against Saskia's spiteful treatment of her; Kat commences training for the Moulin Rouge which leads her to a big realisation; and Sammy is assigned a tutor.

    Director:Ian Gilmour
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Dance Academy Season 2 Episode 12 - Breaking Pointe
    8.3/10(38 votes)

    #12 - Breaking Pointe

    S2:E12

    Tara's preparations for the Prix de Fonteyn are struck a devastating blow when Saskia's bullying results in an injury. Meanwhile, Kat convinces Miss Raine to grant her an audition to return to the Academy.

    Director:Ian Gilmour
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Dance Academy Season 2 Episode 13 - Backstab
    8.3/10(40 votes)

    #13 - Backstab

    S2:E13

    Determined to prove Saskia wrong, Tara risks serious injury and possible expulsion from the Academy by competing in the Prix de Fonteyn Preliminary round.

    Director:Ian Gilmour
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Dance Academy Season 2 Episode 14 - Rescue Mission
    8.3/10(41 votes)

    #14 - Rescue Mission

    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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  15. Dance Academy Season 2 Episode 15 - Moving On
    8.4/10(39 votes)

    #15 - Moving On

    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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  16. Dance Academy Season 2 Episode 16 - Origins
    8.5/10(43 votes)

    #16 - Origins

    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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  17. Dance Academy Season 2 Episode 17 - Love and War
    7.6/10(44 votes)

    #17 - Love and War

    S2:E17

    The rivalry escalates between the first and second year students resulting in a dance battle; and Tara becomes unhinged when Grace entices her to become less serious.

    Director:Ian Watson
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Dance Academy Season 2 Episode 18 - Catch Me If I Fall
    8.2/10(37 votes)

    #18 - Catch Me If I Fall

    S2:E18

    During an excursion to the circus, Christian's dad makes promises he's unable to keep; Tara tries to repair her friendship with Kat, and Sammy goes public with his new romance.

    Director:Ian Watson
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Dance Academy Season 2 Episode 19 - The Naturals
    8.1/10(41 votes)

    #19 - The Naturals

    S2:E19

    Tara opens herself up to love again and hunts for a new crush, Finn tries to convince Abigail to be the star of his new show, and Grace goes to extreme lengths to get Zach's attention.

    Director:Ian Watson
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Dance Academy Season 2 Episode 20 - Tick, Question Mark, Cross
    8.3/10(41 votes)

    #20 - Tick, Question Mark, Cross

    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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  21. Dance Academy Season 2 Episode 21 - Ladder Theory
    8.9/10(43 votes)

    #21 - Ladder Theory

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Dance Academy Season 2 Episode 22 - Win or Lose
    8.4/10(41 votes)

    #22 - Win or Lose

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Dance Academy Season 2 Episode 23 - Live It or Fight It
    8.1/10(41 votes)

    #23 - Live It or Fight It

    S2:E23

    During rehearsals of 'Peter Pan' Ben uses various tactics to prove to Tara he's a leading man, while Kat's efforts to research her character in the production lead to a realisation about her relationship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Dance Academy Season 2 Episode 24 - The Prix De Fonteyn
    9.4/10(91 votes)

    #24 - The Prix De Fonteyn

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Dance Academy Season 2 Episode 25 - The Second
    9.3/10(79 votes)

    #25 - The Second

    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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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated" is the best rated episode of "Dance Academy" season 2. It scored 9/10 based on 73 votes. Directed by Ian Watson and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/12/2012. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Dream Life".