The Red Shoes: Next Step

A talented young dancer named Sam abandons her ballet career following a traumatic life event. While attempting to move on from her past, she eventually finds her way back to her former dance academy, though not initially as a performer. With the support of a teacher, a former crush, and a rival, she struggles to overcome her internal fears and grief to rediscover her passion for dance.

This Australian drama and music film was released on April 6, 2023, with a runtime of 111 minutes. It was produced by Uncharted Studios and One Tree Productions and directed by Jesse Ahern and Joanne Samuel. The screenplay was written by Zachary Layner, John Banas, and Peter McLeod, with Jesse Ahern also serving as producer. The main cast features Juliet Doherty in the lead role of Sam, alongside Lauren Esposito, Joel Burke, Carolyn Bock, Primrose Kern, and Mietta White.

The film has received a moderate reception from viewers. It holds a rating of 5.5/10 on IMDb based on 183 votes, while on TMDB it has a slightly higher score of 6.2/10 from 11 votes.