Building a Dancer

2018 • 85 minutes

About this movie

From crippling lows to joyous highs, and everything in between, we follow the journey of one dancer to realise their dream of ‘making it’. Funny, intimate and raw, learn first hand what it takes to succeed in today's highly competitive, and ever-shifting, commercial dance industry. Director and Choreographer Brendon Hansford builds one professional dancer from the ground up and within this Vlog documentary he sets out to demystify this notoriously difficult industry. In the process, the documentary offers insights, trends, tips and truths passed on by industry experts such as Matt Steffanina, Brittney Cherry, Stuart Bishop, Adam Parson and Dax O’Callaghan.

The Director says:
“This feature strips away the glamorous facade of dancers. It is not about how to be a good dancer, but rather how to become a successful business, we truly are 'building a dancer'.”

Ratings and reviews

Amazing documentary for dancers looking to get ahead in the industry. I felt like Brandon was talking to me and giving me advice the whole time. Highly recommend this.

Only dancers will understand it™

Very good