The Red Shoes: Next Step (2023)
Sam is a gifted young dancer whose world spirals after an unexpected, life-changing event. Sam walks away from dancing and ballet, but the art form is in her blood, and she can’t resist the temptation to return. Life eventually leads Sam back to her old dance school – but not as a dancer. An old rival, a long-time crush, and her former dance teacher guide Sam back to what she loves most, but ultimately, it’s her own emotions and fears that she must confront to reignite her deep passion for dance.
Directors: Jesse Ahern, Joanne Samuel.
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Juliet Doherty as Sam |
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Lauren Esposito as Eve |
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Joel Burke as Ben Shelby |
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Carolyn Bock as Miss Harlow |
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Primrose Kern as Gracie |
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Mietta White as Paige |
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Ashleigh Rose as Andrea |
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Nicholas Andrianakos as Freddy |
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Laura New as Jennifer Cavanaugh |
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Daniel Clements as Annie Cavanaugh |
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Kathy Luu as Hannah |
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Adam Hedditch as Bryan Cavanaugh |
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Deng Deng as Partygoer |
| Directing | Jesse Ahern | Director |
| Directing | Joanne Samuel | Director |
| Camera | Kent Marcus | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Zachary Layner | Writer |
| Writing | John Banas | Writer |
| Writing | Peter McLeod | Writer |
| Crew | Daniel Gaudiello | Choreographer |
| Sound | Dominic Cabusi | Music |
| Sound | Bronte Maree O'Neill | Music |
| Costume & Make-Up | Vanessa Felice | Costume Design |
| Editing | Inder Aney | Editor |
| Editing | Daniel Sievert | Editor |
| Production | Tanya Esposito | Executive Producer |
| Production | Jesse Ahern | Producer |
| Production | Lauren Esposito | Co-Producer |
| Production | Daniel Gaudiello | Co-Producer |
| Production | Daniel Sievert | Co-Producer |