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Born to Dance

Born to Dance

20156.21h 36m

Overview

Coming of age tale told through the eyes of 'Tu', an ambitious young man from Auckland who dreams of being a professional hip-hop dancer.

Directed by Tammy Davis
Written by Steve Barr, Cathasaigh Ó Fiannachta, Hone Kouka
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Top Cast

T

Tia Maipi

Tu

Stan Walker

Stan Walker

Benjy

Kherington Payne

Kherington Payne

Sasha

John Tui

John Tui

Zack

Parris Goebel

Parris Goebel

J

Jordan Cruickshank

Kane

O

Onyeka Arapai

Vonnie

N

Nathan Kara

Jase

M

Michael Metuakore

Tino

A

Alexandra Carson

Sophie

Themes & Keywords

dancinghip-hopstreet dancewoman directorauckland

About Born to Dance

Born to Dance is a music, drama film released in 2015 exploring themes of dancing, hip-hop, street dance, woman director, auckland. Directed by Tammy Davis, it stars Tia Maipi, Stan Walker, Kherington Payne. Coming of age tale told through the eyes of 'Tu', an ambitious young man from Auckland who dreams of being a professional hip-hop dancer.

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