Somewhere in America, a group of pre-teen competitive dancers are plotting world domination.

One routine at a time, all the way to the national titles. Blazingly original, Dance Nation explores the wild forces of adolescence and the tangled magic of female friendships, with all its funny, fierce and feral moves. This is a play about ambition, growing up, and growing into ourselves.

WAAPA’s 3rd Acting cohort kick-start their final year of study with two plays, The Lieutenant of Inishmore and Dance Nation, performed in repertory at the Subiaco Arts Centre. Presented with distinct casts, each play allows the students to shine in an intimate ensemble, delivering audiences two richly crafted dramatic experiences.