Born to Dance

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Born to Dance

2015

1h 36m

6.2(41 votes)

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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.

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Cast & Crew

13 members

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Tia Maipi

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Stan Walker

Benjy

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Kherington Payne

Sasha

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John Tui

Zack

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Parris Goebel

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Jordan Cruickshank

Kane

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Onyeka Arapai

Vonnie

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Nathan Kara

Jase

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Michael Metuakore

Tino

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Alexandra Carson

Sophie

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Kirsten Dodgen

Dancer

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Kelvin Taylor

Dance Crew Leader

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Jordan Vaha'Akolo

Kane

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