This drama about an underdog-understudy forced to clean studios has real ballet dancers but the story is less realistic than Angelina Ballerina
This saccharine drama pivots around aspiring ballerina Sam (Juliet Doherty), who we meet as she is about to go on stage to dance in a production of The Red Shoes (presumably a version of the Matthew Bourne ballet-drama). But in one of those dramatic twists of fate that would set even the Brothers Grimm’s eyes rolling, her sister Annie calls to wish her good luck seconds before she takes the stage – and then promptly gets hit and killed by a passing car.
Obviously, this rather ruins Sam’s big night, and she gives up on dancing altogether. She subsequently falls in with a teenage tearaway named Eve (Lauren Esposito) who, like Sam, is a young American living in Australia for reasons left inexplicably vague. A sequence of...
This saccharine drama pivots around aspiring ballerina Sam (Juliet Doherty), who we meet as she is about to go on stage to dance in a production of The Red Shoes (presumably a version of the Matthew Bourne ballet-drama). But in one of those dramatic twists of fate that would set even the Brothers Grimm’s eyes rolling, her sister Annie calls to wish her good luck seconds before she takes the stage – and then promptly gets hit and killed by a passing car.
Obviously, this rather ruins Sam’s big night, and she gives up on dancing altogether. She subsequently falls in with a teenage tearaway named Eve (Lauren Esposito) who, like Sam, is a young American living in Australia for reasons left inexplicably vague. A sequence of...
- 8/21/2023
- by Leslie Felperin
- The Guardian - Film News
Joanne Samuel and Jesse A’hern's 'The Red Shoes: Next Step' follows dancer Sam Cavanaugh (Juliet Doherty), who is about to dance the lead in ‘The Red Shoes’ ballet when her older sister Annie, a brilliant dancer, is struck by a car while on Facetime with her.
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The post ‘The Red Shoes: Next Step’ (Trailer) appeared first on If Magazine.
- 3/24/2023
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
"You have suffered a great loss... that's not the only story you have to tell." Screen has unveiled the official trailer for a dance movie titled The Red Shoes: Next Step, arriving in Australian cinemas this April. The title seems to be a reference to Powell & Pressburger's classic ballet film The Red Shoes (from 1948), though that seems to be an unofficial relation – it's not a real sequel. When Sam's world begins to spiral following an unexpected life-changing event, she must confront her emotions and her fears to reignite her deep love for dance. From the creators of the family fantasy adventure The Legend of the Five, The Red Shoes: Next Step stars dual gold dance medallist, American-Australian dancer Juliet Doherty in the lead role of Sam Cavanaugh, and The Conjuring 2's Lauren Esposito as her rebellious best friend Eve. Doherty danced in the hugely successful B.I.G. Ballet Galas recently.
- 2/27/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Filming coming-of-age dance feature The Red Shoes: Next Step was an exercise in thinking on your feet, according to producers.
Directors Joanne Samuel and Jesse A’hern began production on June 15, just prior to the beginning of restrictions that would lead them to reschedule daily timelines, change locations, reduce film crew, become subject to regular police visits, and even switch an entire dance group.
Despite these challenges, wrap date was only delayed a week, with filming finalised on July 23.
Executive producer Tanya Esposito, who also produces alongside A’hern, told If they were glad to be able to finish shooting before further restrictions were put in place.
“We finished just before the second group of LGAs was locked down, so it’s really tight now,” she said.
“It was a nightmare to shoot in as it was, and I probably wouldn’t recommend it at the moment unless you are in a locked-in studio location.
Directors Joanne Samuel and Jesse A’hern began production on June 15, just prior to the beginning of restrictions that would lead them to reschedule daily timelines, change locations, reduce film crew, become subject to regular police visits, and even switch an entire dance group.
Despite these challenges, wrap date was only delayed a week, with filming finalised on July 23.
Executive producer Tanya Esposito, who also produces alongside A’hern, told If they were glad to be able to finish shooting before further restrictions were put in place.
“We finished just before the second group of LGAs was locked down, so it’s really tight now,” she said.
“It was a nightmare to shoot in as it was, and I probably wouldn’t recommend it at the moment unless you are in a locked-in studio location.
- 8/9/2021
- by Sean Slatter
- IF.com.au
Directors Joanne Samuel and Jesse A’hern have commenced production in Sydney on a coming-of-age dance feature starring Juliet Doherty and Lauren Esposito.
The Red Shoes: Next Step follows dancer Sam Cavanaugh (Doherty), who is about to dance the lead in ‘The Red Shoes’ ballet when her older sister Annie, a brilliant dancer, is struck by a car while on Facetime with her.
Guilt-ridden, Sam quits the academy, returns to high school, runs wild with Eve (Esposito), and lands herself in community service, which requires her to clean studios at the academy, providing a constant reminder of the tragedy.
When Gracie, ‘The Red Shoes’ principal, is injured, Sam is pressed by her ballet teacher Ms Harlow to take over the role and dance with Ben, an old friend, long-time crush, and renowned dancer.
Supporting cast include professional ballet dancer Joel Burke, Carolyn Bock, Paris Opera Ballet dancer Primrose Kern, Meitta White,...
The Red Shoes: Next Step follows dancer Sam Cavanaugh (Doherty), who is about to dance the lead in ‘The Red Shoes’ ballet when her older sister Annie, a brilliant dancer, is struck by a car while on Facetime with her.
Guilt-ridden, Sam quits the academy, returns to high school, runs wild with Eve (Esposito), and lands herself in community service, which requires her to clean studios at the academy, providing a constant reminder of the tragedy.
When Gracie, ‘The Red Shoes’ principal, is injured, Sam is pressed by her ballet teacher Ms Harlow to take over the role and dance with Ben, an old friend, long-time crush, and renowned dancer.
Supporting cast include professional ballet dancer Joel Burke, Carolyn Bock, Paris Opera Ballet dancer Primrose Kern, Meitta White,...
- 6/15/2021
- by Sean Slatter
- IF.com.au
"Have you ever had a dream, then see it fall apart right in front of you?" Dark Star Pictures has released an official trailer for The Accompanist, a romantic drama from filmmaker / actor Frederick Keeve. Keeve not only stars in the film, he wrote and directed it, produced it, and composed the score for it as well. Set in the heart of Los Angeles, The Accompanist tells the story of a troubled ballet star who is seeking a comeback and finds salvation in a piano accompanist who can shift time with his music. When the ballet dancer's boyfriend sees the growing attraction between the dancer and the pianist, an all-out war ensues to see whose love will win out. Also starring Ricky Palomino, Aaron Cavette, and Juliet Doherty. This looks like an intense and passionate romantic drama, dealing with some turbulent personal struggles and serious trauma. Here's the official trailer...
- 5/8/2020
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Following a theatrical release to the USA’s top markets, Gvn Releasing has announced the Blu-ray, DVD and Digital release of Michael Damian’s High Strung Free Dance. The sequel to Damian’s dance hit High Strung, High Strung Free Dance tells the story of choreographer Zander Raines, contemporary dancer Barlow (Juliet Doherty) and innovative pianist Charlie amid the backdrop of New York’s most-anticipated new Broadway show: Free Dance.
High Strung Free Dance will be available nationwide February 4th on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD, including iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, Google Play, Vudu and more.
The Blu-ray and DVD releases of High Strung Free Dance will exclusively include a behind the scenes featurette, an interview with composer Nathan Lanier and music videos for “Masterpiece” and “Liar”.
High Strung Free Dance brings together groundbreaking original music with an expansive mix of choreography from Emmy award winner Tyce Diorio (“So You...
High Strung Free Dance will be available nationwide February 4th on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD, including iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, Google Play, Vudu and more.
The Blu-ray and DVD releases of High Strung Free Dance will exclusively include a behind the scenes featurette, an interview with composer Nathan Lanier and music videos for “Masterpiece” and “Liar”.
High Strung Free Dance brings together groundbreaking original music with an expansive mix of choreography from Emmy award winner Tyce Diorio (“So You...
- 1/30/2020
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
‘High Strung Free Dance’ Film Review: Toe-Tapping Dance Saga Shimmies Between Sublime and Ridiculous
There are two kinds of people in this crazy, mixed-up world of ours: The people who love the dance movie “High Strung” and the people who are only just now hearing about it for the first time.
It’s a bizarre, bright and unabashedly sincere modern cult classic about a dance student who teams up with a rebellious violinist to rock New York City at the intersection where popping, locking and string instrumentation collide. Find another movie where an impromptu fiddle feud breaks out in the midst of a snooty party, where all the working-class servers suddenly break out into a perfectly choreographed routine that culminates in an awkward flying kick into a platter full of champagne flutes. You’ll be looking for a long, long time, mark my words.
So needless to say, the bar was set very high for the new sequel, “High Strung Free Dance.” The follow-up...
It’s a bizarre, bright and unabashedly sincere modern cult classic about a dance student who teams up with a rebellious violinist to rock New York City at the intersection where popping, locking and string instrumentation collide. Find another movie where an impromptu fiddle feud breaks out in the midst of a snooty party, where all the working-class servers suddenly break out into a perfectly choreographed routine that culminates in an awkward flying kick into a platter full of champagne flutes. You’ll be looking for a long, long time, mark my words.
So needless to say, the bar was set very high for the new sequel, “High Strung Free Dance.” The follow-up...
- 10/10/2019
- by William Bibbiani
- The Wrap
Some artists are naturally destined for greatness. Jane Seymour is teaching that important message to her onscreen daughter, who’s played by Juliet Doherty, in the upcoming film, ‘High Strung Free Dance.’ In honor of the sentimental parent-child bonding between the two characters, which will be seen on screen when the drama’s released in theaters on […]
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- 9/25/2019
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
"All I need is a shot!" Gvn Releasing has debuted an official trailer for an indie romantic drama titled High Strung Free Dance, a sequel of sorts to the dance romance movie High Strung from 2016. This time the romance is between a talented pianist and an up-and-coming dancer - in that other movie it was between a violinist and a ballerina. In Free Dance, Zander Raines, a dazzling and tempestuous young choreographer unwittingly ignites a romantic rivalry with his pianist, Charlie, when he embraces a stunning contemporary dancer, Barlow, as his muse for his innovative new Broadway show: Free Dance. The cast includes Thomas Doherty, Harry Jarvis, Juliet Doherty, Jane Seymour, Ace Bhatty, plus Desmond Richardson. This is so cheesy and extravagant and all showbiz, which might be just what excites a few of you. Dance on. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Michael Damian's High Strung Free Dance,...
- 7/17/2019
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
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