Dance Macabre

A young American dancer whose energetic, non-traditional style clashes with classical ballet. She becomes central to the unfolding drama, forming a wary bond with Alex while drawing attention from the enigmatic Anthony and the stern Madame Gordenko. Jessica’s resilience and individuality push her to challenge the deadly secrecy surrounding the academy.

An American dance instructor whose charisma masks a fractured psyche. He harbors Svetlana’s memory and manifests a split persona, Gordenko, which drives darker actions under the guise of mentorship. He pushes Jessica toward the audition while concealing a deadly secret that threatens everyone around him.

A stern, authoritative teacher who enforces discipline but becomes entangled as the body count rises. She serves as a protector of the students while sensing that something malevolent lurks within the academy’s walls. Her presence anchors the investigation into the studio’s mysteries.

Jessica’s roommate who offers support with practice but vanishes under suspicious circumstances. Her disappearance compounds the sense that the academy is a trap rather than a sanctuary, fueling the group’s paranoia and fear.

A fellow student who disrupts a recital and is later murdered, underscoring the danger that festers within the studio. Her death marks a turning point, intensifying the sense of an unseen killer at work.

A student who reveals struggles with addiction and vulnerability. Her revelations in the attic foreshadow the peril beneath the glittering surface of the dance world and hint at deeper secrets the academy hides.

A photographer who sneaks into the academy to document Anthony and Gordenko. He shares a charged, clandestine chemistry with Jessica and becomes embroiled in the deadly intrigue that surrounds the school.

A student who walks her boyfriend Ivan to the station, where tragedy strikes as the killer claims another victim. Her death heightens the peril and demonstrates the academy’s reach beyond its walls.

Natasha’s boyfriend, who shares a tense, final night with the couple before tragedy overtakes them. His presence emphasizes the fragility of the students’ lives and the danger that surrounds the academy.

The Russian ballerina who died in a motorcycle accident in New York, whose memory haunts Anthony and fuels his alter ego. Her legacy looms large over the plot as a catalyst for the drama and obsession.

The stern, wheelchair-bound headmistress who oversees the academy with iron will. Her rigid control and mysterious connections conceal darker motives at the center of the mystery.