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Driven to Dance

Driven to Dance

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Driven to Dance

2018

1h 38m

6.1(12 votes)

Drama

Overview

While preparing to audition for a renowned ballet company, Paige must convince herself and her mother that she has what it takes to make it in the world of dance.

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Production Companies

Little Unicorn Productions

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

23 members

Acting

Juliet Doherty

Paige

Juliet Doherty

Acting

Kaitlyn Black

Lynda

Kaitlyn Black

Acting

Asher Angel

Alex

Asher Angel

Acting

Jeffrey T. Unterkofler

Derek

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Acting

Jared Norton

Dylan

Jared Norton

Acting

Walter Belcher

Glenn

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Acting

Ashlieya Mariano

Jessica

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Acting

Michelle Y. Allen

Maggie

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Acting

Daniel Blunck

Harry

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Keely Doherty

Kate

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Acting

Genevieve Carlson

Annabel

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Acting

Tia Wenkman

Leah

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Avery Stamm

Abigail

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Bel Pickering

Lily

Bel Pickering

Acting

Jack Beckham

Luke

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Alicen Carter

Miriam

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Tiffany Coleman

Club Girl

Tiffany Coleman

Acting

John H. Euber

Divorce Lawyer

John H. Euber

Acting

Joseph Franco

Bartender

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Aaron Ginn-Forsberg

George

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Nadia Henry

Babysitter

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Rachelle Lanae

Herself

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Lexb

Girl at party

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