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Why We Dance
Mia Tate

About Mia

Mia Tate smiling at a microphone, one hand raised, in a softly toned black-and-white photograph

Mia Tate is a filmmaker, actress, former professional dancer, and creator of Why We Dance.

Her work explores movement, memory, and the stories we carry in our bodies — how we move through this one wild and precious life. From the stages of professional dance to the director's chair, Mia has spent her life digging deeper into what moves us.

Why We Dance was born from that question. Each conversation is an invitation to slow down, to listen, to connect, to laugh, and to remember that the most meaningful stories often live beneath the surface.

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On Set

It's an unhurried conversation about identity, memory, and becoming. Where we dive into the heart, humor, and 'why' behind movement.