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Andre and Jade were my favorites of the Victorious friend group, but if I’m being honest my favorite character in the entire series is Sikowitz. That man’s vibe is absolutely immaculate

You should do shows that take place at a boarding school (ex: house of anubis, zoey 101, etc)

I want her to re-do this after she finishes Dance Academy because she doesn’t even know about one of my favorite ships and one of the most heartbreaking moments in any show ever.

Caitlin: I’m not done with _Dance Academy_ . I’m in Season 2. Me: Honey, you’ve got a big storm coming.

I really hope you take the chance to finish Dance Academy. It's got so much to offer in terms of character growth and emotional impact

As someone who went to a performing arts high school I have to admit I was very disappointed when it was way less dramatic, zany, or professional than any of these shows.

I loved that in victorious most characters didn't have an endgame. It felt very highschool. I loved Bech and Jades highschool relationship. Feel free to debate be in the replies

I feel like the main Victorious ship was definitely Beck and Jade instead of Tori

Backstage is so full of childhood nostalgia for me and I love it. Vanessa and Beckett will always be my favorite ship. Great video ❤️

Tbh I always wanna go to Hollywood Arts even though it’s fictional.

I need to plead a case for Backstage and Dance Academy😭 I feel like a lot of the reasonings for lower scores for DA are things that have a lot of growth and development throughout the whole show, so I would love to hear more of your thoughts on these things once you finish Dance Academy. With Backstage, I think there are elements of the show that couldve got a higher rating if they were remembered. For example, Vanessa ans Beckett in season 2 are one of if not the best ship on the show. And other serious topics are discussed too in the show that werent mentioned. Not to say the overall score for them was bad, Im perfectly happy with it, I just think opinions would be different for sure if other parts of the show were remembered. All this to say.....please please make another video about dance academy when you finish the show (and movie) I so curious to hear your thoughts on it. Season 2 i think is the best season of the show but S3 displays a lot of growth for the characters.

I personally really love Backstage. The music was a big reason why, but also Alya and Miles were such a good ship. I grew to really love Vanessa and Beckett, I feel like they were well done. I also enjoyed that Kit and Scarlett were adopted siblings, I think that is really cool. I personally have a sibling that is adopted and it was cool to see that in a show. It isn't something that is touched on with a lot of media. I also ended up relating to Vanessa quite a bit, as I have had injuries with my feet that were difficult to process and difficult to recover from.

I’ve only seen “Victorious” and “Backstage” out of all those shows. I love both of them so much. My friend graduated from a performing arts school and I would ask her if the shows were like real life lol. Also I would love it if you did an episode on Degrassi.

I want her to make a separate video reranking Dance Academy after she finishes watching it. I think some of her ratings would change.

the main thing i learned from this video is that caitlin has not watched backstage in a long time and maybe hasn’t seen season 2 at all

Kat gets better as the show goes on. In the first couple seasons shes kind of in her rebellious stage but she really matures and is an amazing friend to Tara, even when she doesn't deserve it.

The only love triangles I can really think of from Backstage are 1. Alya, Miles, Julie 2. Miles, Julie, Matteo 3. The girl Jax kissed, Jax, Bianca But none of them are that huge of plots so yeah (which I love because love triangles are the worst 😭) Also, for the “villain” of Backstage, I would’ve considered Cassandra as the main one cuz I feel like Bianca isn’t a villain for very long but yeah that’s just my pov

My favourite of these shows is Dance Academy. I cried so much when *spoiler for end of season 2 * sammy died . I feel that episode was so emotional and it was such a difficult episode to watch especially after he had finally came to terms with his sexuality

Violetta was my absolute favorite series when I was younger, I was obsessed. I rewatched it recently and it's so pure and comforting.

Definitely recommend re-watching Backstage, especially S2. It's so much better than S1. Vanessa and Beckett is a fantastic ship, Bianca's character is so much better (she's not the villain anymore), it's really good.

About Backstage love triangles - The only ones that happen are between Alya Miles and Julie and then Bianca Jax and Kit. The Jax love triangle I think is the best of the two because of how each relationship/friendship develops. Though I dont like the way Bianca and Jax broke up, especially since Jax and Kit end up together a bit later.

I really like this video, I hope your next video will be more like a musical series if that make sense like Big Time Rush, Austin and Ally, Hannah Montana, Victorious, ANT Farm, and more.

the GRIP dance academy had on me!! I binged it so fast

That's the whole point of kats character. Its how she copes, she doesnt really know who she is or where she wants to go in the first season and so she chooses to be the sort of rebel, party girl architype. By the third season/the movie she realises almost fully who she is i wont spoil it but please finish the show because the characters change so much

Dance Academy is my favorite, I've done a yearly rewatch since 2015. The movie inspired me so, so much, I hope you finish the series!

You should watch The next step it is a reality style teen drama, seven season show with an eighth coming it follows a group of 10-12 dancers who compete in competition and have trouble with various situations. (acting gets better)

Backstage is really good tho

baby you better watch s2 of backstage again because vanessa and beckett, sasha and jenna, miles and julie.

Like that you were talking about Dance Academy, Personally I ship Kat and Christian and Tara and Ethan I feel like Christian and Tara are so toxic I used to get anxiety from them constantly fighting 24/7 but yes Tara is very annoying 🤣🤣

Did you watch "the next step"? Its my favourite series about dancing. The first season is not the best and I did not watch the last seasons because the series is about a dance team so they are always introducing new characters, so its kinda of a "never ending series". But the series are sooo entertaining and has the best couples ever!! I think you would love it!

I am so glad to see an Aussie show on here! I personally didn't really watch dance academy much when I was a kid as I wasn't into drama, but I watched enough to know the plot lines and characters. Would love to see your thoughts on the show once you've finished it.

My favorite ship from Backstage is 100% BECKETT AND VANESSA ❤️❤️❤️

pleaseee rewatch backstage...trust me its such an amazing show....the vibes r like no other

Well actually with the representation part in Violetta, I think the lack of queer couples is doesn't have to do with the fact that is from Argentina (because Violetta is from 2012, and gay marriage has been legal since 2010 and in terms of equal rights it's kind of the more progressive of Latinamerica). It was definetly a Disney thing.

Erm disagree completely. Dance academy is a 9/10 at least, it explores so many important topics like eating disorders, coping with death, parents who wont let you follow your dreams, pushing yourself too far ect. Plus even though tara is the narrator and shes sort of the typical main character, the other characters get to stand out and have their own characterisations, and usually they have their own episode that focuses on them and they voiceover their episodes.

I've only seen 3 of these, but out of the three, I'd rank them: 3. Violetta 2. Victorious 1. Backstage

I actually go to a magnet school for theatre, and out of the ones on this list I’ve seen, I think I’d have to say Backstage is somewhat the most realistic. We all just kinda do our own thing and go to normal classes along with our arts classes. I think my school looks like a normal school besides a recording studio and the fact that it’s just kinda shaped weird. My only problem with Backstage is that there’s a lot more collaboration between all the performing arts academy’s at my school that we don’t really see in the show, but there is a lot more than just arts at my school so that might be why.

See I don’t want things like 365 days, 50 shades of grey, through my window or after all I really want is next season or a good final movie of backstage 😩😩

I grew up watching Violetta, so personally it's the best series for me. Sometimes I find myself singing their songs. I think it was one of the most successful Disney series here in Argentina. With merch everywhere. Also, Tini is arguably one of the most successful artists in Argentina. so Violetta is always remembered here. that is one of the reasons why soy luna and bia received hate in their time although soy luna also had a cultural impact.

I don't really remember that much about backstage, but I do remember that alya was super annoying in season 2 and was writing songs about other people's lives

It would be cool to see ur ver of some kind of list of shows that never got the ending and got cancelled too soon like backstage, witch, julie and the phantoms, tiny little things and so and so💕

Wait till you get to the season 2 finale of Dance Academy. It's insane

dance academy , the dancing is a 10/10, all of the actors are actual professional ballet dancers

Caitlin please do a full video on each of these shows I would love to see that

But scarlet! Dj diamond mind! THAT MOMENT WHEN SHE RUNS BACK IN THE SCHOOL I CANT. Why are we only talking ab alya?????

Violetta restructured my brain chemistry and shaped my childhood and teen years in a way that no other disney show ever did

Caitlin watching this video made me wonder if you've ever seen "the next step" It's a Canadian show about a dance academy so idk the topic of this video made me think about that. If you haven't I highly recommend it.

I love that you included dance academy on the list, I'm so happy your watching it!! I don't love the series, but it's ok. There's also the dance academy movie that comes after the series. I'd love to see you do a video on dance academy when you've finished!!

We need a Dance Academy review when you finish it! Also agree that Tara got on my nerves

OK SO LIKE HENRI ANNOYED ME IN S1 A LOT BUT IN THE LAST SEASON I ACTUALLY REALLY LIKED HIM AND THOUGHT THAT HIM AND LENA BEING ENDGAME MADE SENSE

Backstage was so underrated!! I love it

About the dancing in Backstage and Dance Academy. I don't know if they maybe have doubles in any specific scenes, but as far as I know they are all dancers.

If you finished Dance Academy you’d change your mind… that Sammy episode makes me bawl every time I see it /:

Dance Academy will always be my favorite and it would be great if you made a video on it once you finish it

So what you're saying is I should watch Find Me In Paris? XD As a Tori defender, I appreciated your rating/take on her. She def deserves critique at times, but I always felt that her character made sense as written being the anchor of their wacky friend group. Also, I always appreciated how the show didn't go the expected route with it's ships. I'm glad Beck/Tori never happened, and instead Bade stayed endgame and Jori became *kinda* friends (tho in my in mind Jori is the ultimate endgame) I haven't watched Dance Academy in a hot minute but I do remember hating Tara lol. Though, I did like Kat, so was surprised by your take, but maybe would make sense if I watched it more recently. However, I did really like Sam and Abigail. And I just found the show to be mostly entertaining due to the plots that I had rarely seen done before in a show like it so glad to see you give it points for that. I also constantly wonder how the heck they run the Studio in Violetta lol but it's definitely up there with me next to Hollywood Arts. I agree Vilu was her best self in s2, and was disappointed how off the rails she went in s3 with the Roxy storyline and like you said "put León through it" lol. But I really liked them again in 3B and just find them to be really lovable when they're at their best and even find some of their lighter arguments kind of funny. But your points are valid, I just surprisingly really love Leonetta despite their shortcomings *shrug*

pls do a part two when you have finished dance academy and with go! vive a tú manera i personally feel like it doesn't get enough recognition and i personally love it yes ofc i basic but the show drama and plot twist are beautiful i just enjoy it hhaha but ye i love it

PLEASE give us your thoughs on Dance Academy when you finish it. I love the show so much and would love to hear what you have to say about it.

im so glad someone else has seen dance academy and had some of the same thoughts i did!! i really hope you ended up finishing the show and enjoyed it :D also idk if id recommend the movie (definitely not my favorite thing ever) but it just gives more info on where they go after the academy so that was interesting to see

you should definitely check out backstage season 2 because i think based off of this video you haven't seen it JAJAJA, it handles a couple of heavier topics as well (ex: the use of steroids), i think there are some really good ships and the performances are absolutely amazing !!

You ignoring Thomas’s existence is the best part of this video

Tori also did Prom on the same day as Jade's play and they cancelled Jade's play for Tori's prom.

Hollywood Arts High School high key reminds me of a high school in my hometown (San Francisco, CA) called School of the Arts, or SOTA.

I had no idea Violetta was so popular outside of Argentina

When I watched Dance Academy, I watched with my sister who is a professional ballerina. Based off of her comments of the dancing, I’d say it’s the actual actors/actresses. I think from an untrained eye they look good, so it’s decent, but my sister was like “it’s so funny every time they say Tara has good feet. They cut to her, and she has the worst feet for a dancer.”

Abagale and Sammy...if you keep watching Sammy starts liking Chritsian also Kat and him have some romance as well, and Sammy also...dies...

My dance academy diehard heart hurts so much hearing some of your thoughts on it. I think as a fandom we all agree that Tara sucks, but she’s just the conduit to telling the other character’s stories. Also Ben in the best character! You have to keep watching to see him.

When I heard Backstage I was so excited! Personally I think it is the best but I also love Victorious! Also Bianca was my favorite character and personally I think she had great character development! In the second season she actually is really nice and becomes more confident in her abilities!

Took me a minute to understand that you were talking about Argentina's show "Violetta", so nice to first saying you should be in Argentina for Nord VPN and then the show. 10/10 Argentina points

Dance Academy was my favourite show for the longest time but since I've became a K-drama girl definitely my favourite performing art school show is Dream High. Is not as deep as Dance Academy but the message is so well done and all of the characters are really likeable. You should give it a try 👀

Compiled from the comments and looking at the wiki fandom, the Backstage love triangles I have found are 1. Alya, Miles, Julie 2. Alya, Miles, Austin 3. Alya, Miles, Bianca (at the beginning) 4. Miles, Julie, Matteo 5. Sasha, Carly, Vanessa (at the beginning) 6. Scarlett, Aiden, Cassandra 7. The whole combo of Jax with Kit, Bianca, Jenna, and Katie… there was a lot of jealousy over Jax lol

this is the most specific video ever, and i love it

I would love a video like this but about teenage witch series like Sabrina, WOWP, Grachi, the secret circle and Good witch

Cait I love you but please finish the shows before doing reviews! Dance academy and Backstage have so much more than what was said

you will like dance Academy , i hope you enjoy the show

You’ve gotta finish dance academy! There’s so many twists still coming

omg backstage! i loved that show as a kid.

I would like if, to expand the historical and cultural scope, you had looked at what I'd guess is the first performing arts high school series, Fame (1982-1987). It would be very, very interesting to hear your reaction to it. Not sure if you have access to the episodes, of course

Beckett and Vanessa were one of my absolute favorite side ships in Backstage😭😭🤧💓

If you don't know where Sammy's story line goes yet then you haven't WATCHED Dance Academy... please do a video when you finish it!

I feel like backstage should have been higher!!! Just because there’s a lot you forgot like Vanessa and Beckett and Cassandra plus the new cast members in season 2

My top 3 is 1. violetta 2. Backstage and 3. Go! Vive a tu manera

Backstage intended for Varly, Sacha as gay or ace, and eventually a throuple between Bianca, Miles and Jax with Miles at the center. Aleah was supposed to get a scholarship and leave without an endgame.

My husband and I just finished rewatching victorious 😅

please dedicate a video to backstage s2

victorious all the way

Julie was the love triangle in backstage her miles and Julie and I would say backstage had 3 main characters one for the singing part one for the dance and one for production kit Ayla and Vanessa

ah darn it, when you made that community post for a 10th show, my mind went blank but then you mentoned that russian princess one and suddenly i remembered! I dont remember what tv channel/studio was behind it but I think it was german? Or Australian? The concept is that there are 3 teenage girls that dance. There is a competition coming up. One of them has to move away to a different country or across the country. then somehow bc magic they can all enter this magical white space from wherever they are and in this space they can dance together to practice and even travel to where the other girls are. I do think they attended dance school together but I dont remember if it was a hobby school or a professional full time school.

There was the Sasha Carly and Vanessa type thing. Wasnt a LOVE traingle but like with the friendship thing and also Jenna being obsessed with Sasha. And carly and that photographer guy??

I feel like even the people who disliked Victoria's character still liked her voice but it was just that compared to Ariana, Liz, and Leon's (but mostly Ariana and Liz's) voices, hers felt more like a normal singing voice, nothing spectacular

El Camp from Atrévete a Soñar will always be the best of the best for me 😍.

I'm absolutely going to be watching Find Me In Paris now, I had no idea Jessica Lord was in it (she played one of my favourite characters on Next Step). This also makes me want to re-watch Backstage because I used to love that show. I was VanessaxCarly trash and I still am, I think about their scene from S2's nutcracker episode about twice a day.

I feel like Tori and Andre were my main ship but they never got a chance. But there was definitely flirtation. I dont know why it didnt go anywhere

Catlin, have you seen the knew disney + show, Papas por encargo? Starting Michael Ronda & they guy who plays Leon , whose name I just forgot

does anyone know where i can watch backstage?? i forgot how much i love it

there was also the VERY short lived Britannia High from ages ago. the show itself was a bit meh, but some of the original songs were so good I still listen to them regularly

Oooo this is actually such an interesting video idea 😊 I’m excited to watch this ☺️❤️

Please finish dance academy and also watch the movie it’s the most realistic ending and it’s still beautiful

I know there’s a love triangle briefly in backstage between Sasha and the two ballet girls who I forget the names of

Just a reminder Leon would flirt w violetta when he was w lara, he got directly to lara after breaking up w violetta, and all the time he is mad when violetta is happy with diego but its fine for him to be w lara.