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For the teenage students at the Keaton School of the Arts, making it in the entertainment industry as singers, dancers or musicians is a dream. Attending the prestigious institution is a good start to achieving their goals, but the day-to-day reality of being a teenager -- including classes, family matters and relationship issues -- often get in the way. This drama series, shot in the style of a documentary, goes inside the school to show what the performers go through as they chase their dreams while having to navigate through their teenage years. The students include gifted ballet dancer Vanessa and best friend Carly, who is stuck in Vanessa's shadow; Alya, a skilled singer who lacks confidence; mysterious musician Miles, who harbors a big secret; and Scarlett, a singer with a big ego.

2016 · 23m
  • 8+
Starring Devyn Nekoda, Alyssa Trask, Aviva Mongillo
Director Warren P. Sonoda, R.T. Thorne

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    The First Day
    For the teenage students at the Keaton School of the Arts, making it in the entertainment industry as singers, dancers or musicians is a dream. Attending the prestigious institution is a good start to achieving their goals, but the day-to-day reality of being a teenager -- including classes, family matters and relationship issues -- often get in the way. This drama series, shot in the style of a documentary, goes inside the school to show what the performers go through as they chase their dreams while having to navigate through their teenage years. The students include gifted ballet dancer Vanessa and best friend Carly, who is stuck in Vanessa's shadow; Alya, a skilled singer who lacks confidence; mysterious musician Miles, who harbors a big secret; and Scarlett, a singer with a big ego.
    21m
  • EPISODE 2
    Groups of Two
    For the teenage students at the Keaton School of the Arts, making it in the entertainment industry as singers, dancers or musicians is a dream. Attending the prestigious institution is a good start to achieving their goals, but the day-to-day reality of being a teenager -- including classes, family matters and relationship issues -- often get in the way. This drama series, shot in the style of a documentary, goes inside the school to show what the performers go through as they chase their dreams while having to navigate through their teenage years. The students include gifted ballet dancer Vanessa and best friend Carly, who is stuck in Vanessa's shadow; Alya, a skilled singer who lacks confidence; mysterious musician Miles, who harbors a big secret; and Scarlett, a singer with a big ego.
    2m
  • EPISODE 3
    The Brightside
    For the teenage students at the Keaton School of the Arts, making it in the entertainment industry as singers, dancers or musicians is a dream. Attending the prestigious institution is a good start to achieving their goals, but the day-to-day reality of being a teenager -- including classes, family matters and relationship issues -- often get in the way. This drama series, shot in the style of a documentary, goes inside the school to show what the performers go through as they chase their dreams while having to navigate through their teenage years. The students include gifted ballet dancer Vanessa and best friend Carly, who is stuck in Vanessa's shadow; Alya, a skilled singer who lacks confidence; mysterious musician Miles, who harbors a big secret; and Scarlett, a singer with a big ego.
    21m
  • EPISODE 4
    Stand Tall
    For the teenage students at the Keaton School of the Arts, making it in the entertainment industry as singers, dancers or musicians is a dream. Attending the prestigious institution is a good start to achieving their goals, but the day-to-day reality of being a teenager -- including classes, family matters and relationship issues -- often get in the way. This drama series, shot in the style of a documentary, goes inside the school to show what the performers go through as they chase their dreams while having to navigate through their teenage years. The students include gifted ballet dancer Vanessa and best friend Carly, who is stuck in Vanessa's shadow; Alya, a skilled singer who lacks confidence; mysterious musician Miles, who harbors a big secret; and Scarlett, a singer with a big ego.
    22m
  • EPISODE 5
    Take Me Out
    For the teenage students at the Keaton School of the Arts, making it in the entertainment industry as singers, dancers or musicians is a dream. Attending the prestigious institution is a good start to achieving their goals, but the day-to-day reality of being a teenager -- including classes, family matters and relationship issues -- often get in the way. This drama series, shot in the style of a documentary, goes inside the school to show what the performers go through as they chase their dreams while having to navigate through their teenage years. The students include gifted ballet dancer Vanessa and best friend Carly, who is stuck in Vanessa's shadow; Alya, a skilled singer who lacks confidence; mysterious musician Miles, who harbors a big secret; and Scarlett, a singer with a big ego.
    2m
  • EPISODE 6
    Dig Deeper
    For the teenage students at the Keaton School of the Arts, making it in the entertainment industry as singers, dancers or musicians is a dream. Attending the prestigious institution is a good start to achieving their goals, but the day-to-day reality of being a teenager -- including classes, family matters and relationship issues -- often get in the way. This drama series, shot in the style of a documentary, goes inside the school to show what the performers go through as they chase their dreams while having to navigate through their teenage years. The students include gifted ballet dancer Vanessa and best friend Carly, who is stuck in Vanessa's shadow; Alya, a skilled singer who lacks confidence; mysterious musician Miles, who harbors a big secret; and Scarlett, a singer with a big ego.
    2m

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Cast & Crew

  • Devyn Nekoda
    Vanessa
  • A‌T
    Alyssa Trask
    Carly
  • Aviva Mongillo
    Alya
  • Colin Petierre
    Sasha
  • J‌B
    Josh Bogert
    Miles
  • Julia Tomasone
    Bianca
  • Matthew Isen
    Jax
  • Kyal Legend
    Julie
  • McKenzie Small
    Scarlett
  • R‌W
    Romy Weltman
    Kit
  • I‌H
    Isiah Hall
    Denzel

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For the teenage students at the Keaton School of the Arts, making it in the entertainment industry as singers, dancers or musicians is a dream. Attending the prestigious institution is a good start to achieving their goals, but the day-to-day reality of being a teenager -- including classes, family matters and relationship issues -- often get in the way. This drama series, shot in the style of a documentary, goes inside the school to show what the performers go through as they chase their dreams while having to navigate through their teenage years. The students include gifted ballet dancer Vanessa and best friend Carly, who is stuck in Vanessa's shadow; Alya, a skilled singer who lacks confidence; mysterious musician Miles, who harbors a big secret; and Scarlett, a singer with a big ego.

8+

COMMON SENSE

So-so Fame-esque kids' show raises relevant issues.

Information

Studio
DCH
Released
2016
Rated
TV-Y7
Region of Origin
Canada
© 2015 Backstage Productions (Season 1) Inc.

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