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"is pointe shoes a weapon?!"
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[@ThePointeShop]

TLDR: pointe shoes ARE a weapon! 😂 Let us know what your favorite ballet tv shows & movies are!

[@Giulliana13]

Find me in Paris!

[@sophiew6091]

You should definitely watch it

[@ferret2308]

Leap, it's too wholesome albeit clearly fictional

[@ashleighjones8606]

@@Giulliana13 this all the way

[@eps3154]

Omg, you should fit Ballet Trockadero! Pls collab ❤❤❤

[@lisagoodgame8969]

I love Dance Academy! I've watched the series at least 3 times. It's the rare ballet series where the students dance a lot in both class and performances. And Miss Raine is soooo good.

[@sophiemariespiewak2445]

I one hundred percent agree with everything you said right here

[@b4by_fr0g35]

Where can I watch it

[@transcan1]

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[@amberlee5342]

bro same lol I love it so much

[@_-.alexiss.-_1404]

I know and Tara and the boy I ship her with had givin me one of the biggest emotional roller coasters out of all shows I watch (other than miraculous ladybug) cause like some do give me them but this gives me a big one also what is a place I can watch this on other than KZbin cause I can only find some of the full episodes on here cause some of them are were KZbin won't let me see it

[@MolissaSmithy]

I watched this whole series it has a lot of ups and downs and it deals with everything from body dysmorphia and eating disorders to being confused about your sexuality dealing with injuries and dealing with death. It’s a pretty serious serious as it goes on

[@yolamoondaughter4660]

For sureee that's partly why I love it so much, it really captures the problems of being a teenager while giving such good messages how to deal with/overcome them

[@erincochran1887]

Well damn now I need to watch this

[@Julie-qc8ij]

Where can I watch it?

[@yolamoondaughter4660]

The whole series is actually on KZbin in top quality, if you type in Dance Academy it should pop up right away :)

[@lilysomerset5501]

Not to mention abuse (because Saskia totally abused Tara)

[@leila8458]

For clarification, at the beginning, she wasn’t not approved for pointe. Her old studio had put her on pointe, but her new teacher doesn’t think she’s ready.

[@Boxofcare666]

Omg you didnt Watch the video, it was brought up.

[@ThunderStruck1998]

@@Boxofcare666 In the video, they said that she was pulled off pointe because she had no training. That's what Leila is correcting because she DID have training en pointe, but the new teacher didn't think she was ready. So, yeah, while it was brought up in the video it was brought up incorrectly.

[@AlexaDonne]

PLEASE watch more Dance Academy! I adore this show. Lots of cheesy teen drama, but the dance stuff is so good. I want to see you react to Tara and Saskia's storyline... as well as Tara's Red Shoes performance/storyline. But it's worth doing the full watch b/c you end up caring about the characters SO MUCH that it hits really hard when the dramatic/serious stuff happens.

[@starsupontheland]

Yesss the Tara and Saskia conflict was really interesting

[@gmochrie7439]

Yes. I love it and I love that they aren’t quite traditional ballet bodies!

[@loudemopsychic]

It got taken off Netflix in my country before I could watch the final season!!! I wanna do a full rewatch lol

[@jessicaschumacher152]

Oh my gosh yessss she needs to watch the saskia

[@ttdub14]

I agree. I’d love her take on the Saskia back breaking method of teaching.

[@sarahcorbo3659]

In regards to that first scene you reacted to; Sammy (the guy being made fun of) was instructed by the teacher to start wearing pointe shoes to do exercises and footwork in them regularly because he was told that he needed to work on strengthening his ankles and articulating his feet more, since they were not strong as the other students in his classes. All of those guys in the locker room are ballet dancers as well, but they didn't need to dance in pointe shoes, that's why they were making fun of Sammy by calling him "Twinkle Toes".

[@Svartr.HrafnSvartr]

This 40-something, 'never-even-touched-a-real-pointe-shoe' Canadian, has shamelessly watched the entire Dance Acedemy series (plus movie) at least three times. Nice balance of teen angst, silly fluff, and deep drama that tears your heart out.

[@Julie-qc8ij]

Where can I watch it?

[@ellenorie7826]

@@Julie-qc8ij You can watch all episodes for free on the Dance Academy youtube channel! I believe all seasons are available on Peacock, too.

[@sombrelumiere]

There was a movie?!

[@theawolf2478]

@@sombrelumiere yes, I think it aired in 2017 or 2018 and was really good. A lot darker than the show but I really liked the development of all the characters It's called Dance Academy - The Comeback

[@sombrelumiere]

@@theawolf2478 Thank you!

[@deniseeliza1]

Dance Academy is great! It’s a sweet little teen drama and I love how much actual dancing (performed by the actual actors) it features!!

[@Julie-qc8ij]

Where can I watch it?

[@chamallow989]

@@Julie-qc8ij youtube

[@channi183]

I could write an entire essay about how much I love Dance Academy and the movie, it explains lots of struggles of being a ballet dancer and a teen very well and it's quite frankly amazing even if their are cringy parts loll

[@Cantetinza17]

I love Dance Academy. I love shows like this. My mom said that she had a girl in her class that was just like Abigail. She said that she was a nightmare!

[@jentucker]

In the description: "Is pointe shoes a weapon?!" *book an appointment!* lol... The Pointe Shop, for all your ballet and self-defence needs.

[@leahgm8795]

I loooove Dance Academy, even though I’ve never done ballet properly, I’ve been in love with it my whole life, and this show made me love it even more. I’ve watched it at least 6 times. I do believe Josephine should watch it, it’s not the same watching a clip that watching the whole show since the beginning. You definitely should watch it. This is the best dancing series in history!

[@beethovensgirl05]

I saw this show YEARS ago and as long as you know it's made for TV it's pretty enjoyable! Another one you might find funny is "Meet Me In Paris". Dance Academy did highlight some good points in the show, how dangerous it can be, the importance of eating right, only dancing something your body is physically ready for, and the consequences of not.

[@NoName-my1vk]

I love that you reacted to this! It’s one of my fave guilty pleasure shows 🤣

[@sparrow8072]

I love Dance Academy! It inspired me to start ballet as an adult actually. Abigail is absolutely insufferable in the early seasons but by the end of the show she was my favorite character! Please watch more ^^

[@elethirielle8677]

"Is a pointe shoe a weapon?" If I can put nails into my wall with my old Grishko Novice pointes, then yes, I think it can be a weapon. I mean, technically everything can be a weapon if you use it accordingly, but we don't talk about that now.

[@sparkybish]

She asked “is a pointe shoe a weapon?” And I replied “everything can be a weapon.”

[@marieked]

I’ve used mine to hammer nails in walls too! Lol

[@MissMiseryGloom]

I LOVE this show! I've watched it through twice and it's one of the things that got me into dance. I would love to see Josephine react to more if she's watched some of it so she does have context and have better feedback.

[@lunakotobej7326]

do you know where i can watch it??

[@transcan1]

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[@marysdanceworld6066]

@@lunakotobej7326 It was also on Netflix (in most countries) for a while, as they also released the movie. Not sure if it still is.

[@jazleyfaith]

editing this was so fun bc i lowkey highkey love dance academy hehe

[@yolamoondaughter4660]

[@suzanw5350]

MY two daughter's adored this show and as adults I know they still have a binge watch every now and then. One of my girls became obsessed about being to heavy when she was very light and I was glad when this show started to address some serious issues.

[@OcyTaviAh]

I don't know any other teen tv show that showed the lasting effects of an ED like Dance Academy did

[@jackson5802]

"we've all done this variation at one point or another" so true. I did it when I was seven as my first variation and it was terrible because then I was in a competition studio not classical ballet. I was the only one who did a ballet solo that year.

[@mirandamensah2092]

This is literally one of my all time favorite shows dance wise and overall. I'm actually rewatching this for the 6th time and I think I manifested this video being made. I'm so excited!!!

[@sarahnoble6852]

I LOVE this show as a 26 year old non-dancer. Haha! It’s a little dramatic but I really love watching the dancing and you do kinda fall in love with the characters and root for them at different points. AND the movie sequel they made is honestly really good too.

[@npats550]

I think it's an Australian show about a stage school. It reminds me of the Canadian show "The next step"! So sweet and funny from Josephine...starts off with a little criticism but then gets sucked into the drama and starts to empathise with the characters! It's so cute. Thanks Josephine-you always DELIVER! Xxx

[@livieroadtreego8339]

Josephine should react to the next step!

[@amandamandamands]

Dance Academy is a show about a dance academy - primarily ballet but they do take some other dance classes too, they are full time students (so traditional school is onsite too) and the main characters anyway live in a boarding house together that is near the studio. It is kind of a full circle that the person who plays Miss Raine was the newcomer/ugly duckling character in the movie Strictly Ballroom

[@triarb5790]

It was all filmed in Sydney and surrounds. It is a very Australian show.

[@marieked]

It’s Australian yes, but only ballet school not stage/acting…

[@irishslipjig]

Love Dance Academy!!!!! It’s full or drama, laughter, and it will even bring you to tears. The movie is so good to!!!!

[@avaj4905]

I *highly* recommend this show! I have watched it front to back more times than I can count. It's my ultimate comfort show. And although it's technically a kids show and has some questionable acting at times, it really does a phenomenal job of touching on so many important real-world issues in ballet. Plus, a ballet show with actors who are actually ballet-trained?! Amazing.

[@Julie-qc8ij]

Where can I watch it?

[@Jellybellyjellybean]

boy have I been waiting for this! I've loved dance academy since I was 10, it's what got me into dance 😂

[@blue.berry.b]

FINALLY I’m seeing something on the internet about this show! I’ve seen it a million times, and it’s one of my favorites. It always gets me invested and emotional

[@center_nova_idols]

I loooooove Dance Academy!!! I have watched the whole show multiple times, but I also dread rewatching it every time, because I know what's coming and it messes me up every single time. But it is really well made! Dance Academy is actually what gave me the last push to start ballet as a late teen! I was always practising at home and took a few lessons, but sth always got in between, so I haven't had much formal training :( I had dreamt of going en pointe, but I'm not sure that will ever happen. I really want to watch it again, but I'm afraid :D But please, do watch it if you have time and can cope with drama. Despite all that, it's a pretty fun show and I'd love to see more reacts!

[@sky_b246]

Rip Sammy 😭

[@amandamandamands]

If you get into taking lessons properly you can, I know someone who only started ballet as an adult and after a year or 2 (not sure of the exact timeframe) her teacher decided that she was ready to go en pointe

[@center_nova_idols]

@@amandamandamands Thanks, I read the same somewhere :) I had been really dedicated, but then I got a few small injuries and started university and then it just slipped :( Now I finally got into dance again, but only choreographies with ballet elements :)

[@jilliansmaniotto2326]

those prix de fonteyn episodes still DESTROY me every time. I thought they did such a beautiful job depicting that grief. you can’t help but feel it with them.

[@erikamiller3006]

I have watched the series at least 3 times. It’s my guilty pleasure show. I love it.

[@MrsFrappucchino]

I was never a dancer but ADORE Dance Academy right to this day as an adult 😅 it brought me the saddest scene I probably ever encountered in a tv series and to this day also, I cry like a baby everytime I see it 🙈 people who know it, please don't spoil for others! Everyone has to watch it!

[@RomeoNJulietLostTheGame]

Love this show! Been watching since I was in high school, so glad you reacted to it. Love to see you react to more episodes :)

[@slothywaffle]

Please please PLEASE can we do some kind of watch along and watch all the episodes together! It's so good!!

[@hellomissannie]

This is so exciting! I love Dance Academy and your reactions are always the best 😄

[@l0verofallthings]

i cannot believe dance academy made it to the US! this is seriously one of the best australian shows.

[@malkalevanna1071]

I’ve never done ballet in my life, yet KZbin said I need to see your reaction videos. And I am HERE for it!!!!

[@Lizzie-uf3dt]

I grew up watching Dance Academy and it was one of my favourite shows ever, so I’m so glad you made this video!!!😁

[@jessylou2731993]

Yay Dance Academy! I’ve watched the whole series multiple time through! I love it 😊 highly recommend!

[@lou_smolbean856]

if you actually keep watching dance academy you’ll fall in love with abigail she’s such an amazing dancer and has the most character development

[@we.genuinely.think2882]

I feel like the more you grow up the more you love Abigail 😅 She and Sammy are my favourite characters Also love your username 💙💚

[@Shinigumi]

I love this show so much! I've watched it through fully three times, plus the movie once it came put. So worth it!

[@virginiagill5902]

I’ve watched the whole series, loved it!

[@alexandraczarniak8553]

this was one of my favorite childhood shows. i advise everyone to watch it but just know season two gets ROUGH but thats the best part

[@AleenaLee277]

You 100 percent need to watch this. The show is beautiful. Ups and downs, some over dramatization of things but you love the characters and 100 percent will cry every time at a certain point in the show.

[@trescareeves741]

This show made me fall in love w ballet, I've watched the whole thing many times (including the movie sequel). Such a good show! The training before filming was quite extensive & each cast member is talented. 👏👏👏

[@minnie8216]

dance academy has such a special place in my heart but i havent watched it in a whileeee, thank you for bringing it back for me :))

[@rebekahl840]

I watched all of these and I love it. Sammy and Kat are my favourite. So good to watch you react to this!

[@carondelli]

Dance Academy is one of my favorite shows ever, you should definitely do more reacts like this

[@lindseygarza712]

Omgg I love thisss!!! Please do more reactions to Dance Academy!! 💗

[@Gooniegirl3333]

Omg, Dance Academy! I was obsessed. OBSESSED! Now I have to re-binge it. Definitely watch more episodes, it gets so good. They even had a movie. ❤️

[@KameronCrawford]

I LOVE Dance Academy. I’ve watched and rewatched the series many times and I enjoy it the same each time.

[@cauliflower_lightninggirl311]

Hey Josephine!!! I rlly love your stuff and thank you for making content!!

[@elenakennedy5725]

You need to watch more! There's emotional growth and friendship to be had!

[@Samgria]

Omg Id love for you to react to more Dance Academy things!!! This was so fun, I just found your channel and am binging all your videos haha

[@evelonies]

I love this show! I agree that it can be a bit dramatic at times, but it's SO good and takes on a lot of issues without making light of them.

[@heike1570]

Gotta watch the hole of it! It's got so many good messages and dancing and heartbreaking but is still so fun to watch. Keep rewatching it ever since I've first seen it. Also love how the characters change and develop over the years....💗

[@yolamoondaughter4660]

Can't lie, I've been DYING for you to react to DA, plss do more of these!!

[@mirandamensah2092]

Me too!

[@chyane2314]

I just want to say thank you for reacting to this because it made me go back and watch the whole show again for the first time since I was like 8 I finally finished and it was amazing

[@LastKatanaGirl]

I LOVE Dance Academy. I've watched it sooo many times.

[@agatanoree2303]

That is actually my favorit dance series and I was waiting so badly for your reaction on it😂

[@sunshinepeace9316]

i love dance academy ! Literally the best!

[@JessicaSmith-fx7jy]

Love Dance Academy! The actors all have dance backgrounds. Such a good show

[@jennifers595]

I can't say how much I love this show! I've seen it at least three times plus the movies. I always wanted to dance ballet, but I was not gifted with grace LOL. I've recommended this show to many kids because it does such a great job of handling many of the issues faced by teens.

[@chelseelikesmakeup7693]

I love Dance Academy! Such a well done show on so many levels. Would highly recommend to anyone who loves dance shows. It is one of the best.

[@talker51292]

More dance academy please! This show is SO COMPLEX and good!

[@irisdenieffe1075]

Your reactions were priceless!😂

[@jilliansmaniotto2326]

omg I loved this show and the follow-up movie! so good!!

[@hay_bail1]

DANCE ACADEMY IS AWESOME! Great, great characters and the ballet/dance is pretty accurate too!

[@myrthelammertsen8905]

This show was my childhood😍🥰I was so happy there was a show about ballet and I loved that

[@mollyanonymous925]

I adore that show! And the movie afterwards. It is emotional but great.

[@breakingfreedom4272]

I adored this show. It broke my heart in half at the end! 😞

[@yaelhoefs4791]

I loved this series!!! I’m not a dancer but it is so good! You should just watch it all!

[@paytonixerplus6765]

Please more like that ! I love this Show ! 🥰

[@LaBlueStateGirl]

This has to become a thing! I used to download these episodes right after they first aired in Australia thanks to some kind uploaders because I was so hooked!

[@nectarina3891]

I LOVE Dance Academy, the film is incredible too

[@haleybryan3606]

Definitely watch more of it!

[@brooke_ballet]

NOT KIDDING I LITERALLY STARTED REWATCHING THIS SHOW AGAIN TWO DAYS AGO SO I WAS SO HAPPY WHEN THIS POPPED UP

[@r3b3cca_t3a]

I LOVE The Dance Academy😍😍 Ir also helped me get through some hard times during quarantine. But it does go through some ups and downs. It was also some what relatable as a dancer when you are trying to find your identity and place in the world. To end on a good note 10/10 would recommend!

[@amberhurd5754]

I was obsessed with this show when I was younger!

[@littlelilly93]

You absolutely need to watch Dance Academy! I love it so much, I lived my dreams of being a dancer through the show and the movie too! I love them both.

[@raveramarine1116]

Best serie of ever !! I love Abigail and Tara 😍😍😍

[@GracelovesJesus24]

Oh my gosh! I used to watch dance academy all the time! I still watch it to this day😭

[@jemminz4561]

Loved the show. Sad when it ended. Should Watch. Really well done.

[@tillymarsh4571]

Feel like we need more reactions when theyre all friends

[@samamady2800]

love this show and hope every one watches it cause its addicting!

[@stydiaxxteenwolf1684]

Dance Academy is amazing. You should really watch it. It’s really worth your time🥰🥰

[@fiorellacisneros425]

I love the dance academy I’ve seen it millions of times and I rlly do think that it is an amazing show

[@ahdhnahajajlrd]

this show brings back so much nostalgia of growing up in 2000s australia, shows like this, nowhere boys and little lunch were my CHILDHOOD

[@aridaniela26]

I LOVED THIS SHOW

[@lauren677]

OMG THIS WAS MY FAV SERIES AS A KID AND IT HAS BECOME MY COMFORT SHOW AND I HAVE WATCHED IT WHO KNOWS HOW MANY TIMES

[@flaxline]

I just found this reaction through shorts. Now I want to re-watch the whole series again. The last time I binged through it in a single weekend. Such a comfort show for me, even with all the heartbreak it costs me 😭

[@madtwatter1585]

This was and still is one my favorite shows

[@susannarita4259]

Ugh I absolutely adored this show! I've also taken class (MT, not ballet) where it was filmed and I was so starstruck the whole time!

[@OcyTaviAh]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE

[@vanessawells6745]

I love this show. I’ve watched it so many times. You need to watch this show. And Xenia who plays Tara was in a life altering accident that ended her career and almost her life.

[@alexisz9189]

Love Dance Academy! Was such a good show!

[@dracuaranz]

I love dance academy so much ❤️😢 Thank you for this video✨

[@k.d.1264]

i LOVE dance academy, ive watched it multiple times front to back, i feel like no one else has heard of it sometimes

[@orianahasker4845]

I’m an Aussie and grew up on dance academy! Love it

[@annacarter1126]

One of my favorite shows!!!

[@jonisalyer597]

I think you should watch this entire series!

[@catssssssssssssssssss487]

"is a pointe shoe a weapon" *absolutely.* **hits my dance bestie cutely**