Finding your next obsession
Finding your next obsession

This Māori Television series follows South Auckland dance crew The Palace as they prepare for the World Hip Hop Dance Championships, and a shot at their fourth title. This first episode films open auditions where dancers, including two gay brothers from Tokoroa, hope to join 'The Royal Family'. Led by choreographer Parris Goebel — who talks here about her method and early days — the crew have won global fame, including bringing its 'Polyswagg' to the hit video for Justin Bieber’s Sorry. There are also scenes of Goebel choreographing 2015 Kiwi movie Born to Dance.
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A focused series choice with a clear genre identity and enough story commitment to reward a viewer who wants more than a one-off watch.
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A good fit when you want a series you can spend some time with and already know the broad kind of story you want.
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Compact commitment · 7 episodes
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7 episodes
2018
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