Dance for Your Life

An intimate portrait into the highly competitive world of the commercial back-up dancer - where chances are few, and even your best friends are your competition. DANCE FOR YOUR LIFE showcases the high-stakes world of dance by following Australia’s leading commercial dance school, Brent Street, in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; to send ten of its best dancers to London to audition for international dance company, Shapehaus Dance Theatre, led by renowned dancer and choreographer, Dean Lee. Who will make the cut? Directed by Luke Cornish, (Dance Life series on Amazon Prime, Keep Stepping) this documentary combines fly-on-the-wall coverage with extraordinary dance sequences to bring the world of the back-up dancer to life. Young hopeful dancers like Abby, Conor, and Max express their hopes and dreams and the sheer grit it takes to become a professional back-up dancer. DANCE FOR YOUR LIFE is a powerful testament to the transformative power of dance, where every leap is a story, every setback a lesson, and every moment a chance to be seen.