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* All up in the cipher but
don't know where to start off *

* Oh, you know what it's about,
raising the bar up *

* You're square and givin' 'em
something they can't fake *

* What you been waiting for?

* Your moment on center stage

* They gonna wanna test you

* Moments like this will
bring out the best in you *

* Them moves better hit,
you're getting higher points *

* For the one with
the greatest risk *

* You just might miss

* Take it on the chin,
you just might get dissed *

* Follow in the paths
the great ones done laid *

* Along this the heavyweights

* With their lives on blast,
performing on center stage *

* Diligent, you got to have
skill in it *

* You always got to be
killing it *

* Don't be afraid
to break it down *

* When it's time
to rebuild again *

* Now you're the hottest in
there, no use in
concealin' it *

* Hard work is paying off,
big baby *

* You got it made

* Everybody's seeing you
shining on center stage *

* You ask me
what's the purpose *

* This ain't no everyday
average three-ring circus *

* I said

* What you got

* Show me what you got

* Go, ladies

* Go, go, go, ladies

* One, two, three

* One, two, three

* Ladies, ladies, ladies

* Everybody in the cipher got
to know what their worth is *

* Or whether
they're worth this *

* 'Cause the truth, you grab
the feet and just work it *

* Just work it

* Just work it

* Just work it
Like that *

* Just work it

* Just work it

* Just work it

* Just work it

* One, two, three

ALL: Five, six,
seven, eight, nine...

10, 11, 12, 13!

(CROWD CHEERING)

I love you, guys.

(GIVE IT ALL I'VE GOT PLAYING)

* Not gonna do it right
till I'm doin' it all *

* My chance, way out
from where I come from *

* Step forward, my feet
in motion *

You're doing so good, Bella.

Bring your hands up through
first, and open.

How am I gonna learn
if you're not here?

Just do what I did.

KATE: You can learn
from the videos.

You learned from Mom.

The tapes help.
Trust me.

* It's all I want, all I want

* It's easy to believe

* Give it all I've

KATE: Dad, I'm leaving.

She's going to
the American
Ballet Academy.

KATE: I'm gonna
miss you so much.

Me, too. I love you.

I love you, too.

* Give it all I can

* I'm gonna take a chance

* 'Cause it's easy to believe

* It's easy to believe

* It's all I want, all I want

* It's easy to believe

Excuse me,
which floor is
the audition on?

* Give it all I've got *

Following pointe auditions,
we'll continue with adagio,

then we'll pair you
for the pas de deux.

I'm gonna need
you into two lines.

Boys in one,
girls in the other,

starting with
the tallest
to the shortest

and remember who
you're paired with.

JONATHAN: At best,
I can take six girls
and six boys.

The final decisions
will be posted
this afternoon.

We have very limited space
for a very limited
number of students.

As you know,
this is the finest
academy in the country.

We value talent,

discipline, respect...

COOPER: And a love of dance.

Also a good thing.

And on a very good day,
we even value Cooper Nielson.

JONATHAN: Please welcome
one of our esteemed judges
and instructors.

You have 15 minutes
to warm up.

A love of dance.

I was moved nearly to tears.

Hey, we're creating artists,
not robots.

And besides, I'm here
to bring some life back
in this place. Remember?

You're here
because your company
ran out of funding

and you needed the job.

Hey, it's a give
and take situation.

So, nothing's changed, huh?

I give and you take
and take and take.

First position. Demi-plie.

JONATHAN: Tendu front.

Demi-plie. Tendu back.

Demi-plie. Tendu.
Stay on your standing leg,
don't hang on the bar.

- Miss...
- Von Stroh.

Richard's daughter?

Yes, sir.

Nice port de bras.
Watch your alignment.

Miss?

Parker. Kate Parker.

Billy's daughter.

JONATHAN: Now the other side.

(WHISPERING) Classy.

(PIANO MUSIC PLAYING)

Kate Parker?
How you doing?

Good.

All right,
you're gonna be dancing
here with Mr. Webb.

- Nice to meet you.
- You, too.

Okay, sorry.
Let's stop.

One more time
from the top.

Ready?

And five, six,
seven, eight...

MALE STUDENT:
That is perfection.

Look at those legs.

One of the best dancers,
I hear.

TOMMY: Really?
What else you know about her?

Her?

Look at him.

Hey, nice form.

"Nice form"?

(WHISPERING)
What is she thinking?

She's already a whale.

We have one last
spot to fill for a girl.

Here are
the top contenders.

Suzanne Von Stroh,
Kate Parker, Lily Green.

I just don't think
that Green has
the feet or the body.

Agreed. I vote
to lose Parker, too.

I disagree.

Suzanne Von Stroh
has perfect form.

Perfectly boring.

She's a classic
prima ballerina.

I see a lot of
potential there.

Yeah, potential funding.

Well, unless
we figure out a way

to turn this whole thing
into a reality show,

academies need funding.

You should know that
better than anyone.

The Parker girl's got
something, Jonathan.

She's got passion.

She's too raw.

She'll refine her skills
in the classroom.

She had plenty of time
to refine her skills.

And she's going to
need a scholarship.

Look, Suzanne has
excellent technique

and she might be
a superior dancer,

but how many Suzannes
do we have here?

What'll she
bring to the table?

How about Sleeping Beauty?

How about Swan Lake?

How about Giselle?

How about Twyla Tharp?

Bob Fosse? Jerome Robbins?

Can't we do something
that's from
the last 50 years?

Tommy.

Excuse me, sorry.

Yes!

* When it gets hard
and I cannot cope *

* Reel myself out
on a long thin road *

* Floating away
in the slightest breeze *

* Too out blue,
flight of fantasy *

* My feet leave this earth
so easily *

(CELL PHONE RINGING)

* Just turn around
say goodbye to me *

Hey, Bell.

Yep. Nailed it.

Just like you said I would.

* Here I come

* Hold me down,
I'm a balloon *

* And I'll fly away

* If you don't hold me down *

KATE: I'd like an application.

We're filled up
for the semester.

We require at least
one year of formal training.

- I just need a chance to...
- I need a current resume,

three references
and a DVD reel

including an adagio,
pirouette exercises
and a classic variation.

You. Run towards me,
take off on the left,
right leg in arabesque.

Well done. Suzanne, right?

Suzanne Von Stroh.

COOPER: Okay. Listen up.

Dancing is not only
about focus,
precision and perfection.

Dancing is about connections.

Connecting with
your audience,

connecting with
your partners.

So, over the next
several classes,

you'll be dancing
with different partners

until we find
the right match,

one that has connection.

Not only
a physical connection,
but also an emotional one.

All right?
Okay, let's go. Pair off.

- Hi.
- Hey, what's up?

Mr. Nielson.
I'm Kate Parker.

I auditioned for you
the other day.

I remember.

I was hoping
I could speak with you
about my audition.

Miss Parker,
this is the best school
in the country.

We're extremely selective.

- I know.
- There are other schools.

But I've been dreaming
of studying here
since I was a kid.

- I understand that.
- I'll work harder than
anyone else.

I mean, if there's
something I did

or something
I screwed up, I'll fix it.

Miss Parker, I'm sorry.

I really am.
To be honest with you,

I think you've got
a lot of talent.

But there's nothing
I can do.

Miss Parker.
Tell me something.

Why do you think
you didn't get
into this place?

Was it because
you're not as good

as the other girls
that auditioned?

Apparently I'm not.

If you really believe that,

then maybe you should
go back to wherever it
is you came from.

Tough first day?

Oh, crap.

KATE: The Foundry?

I doubt it's your scene.

A girl like you.

A girl like me?

It's just different than
this place. That's all.

It's loud and sweaty.

And that's your scene?

Yeah.

What's that look for?

Sorry I bugged you.
I'll see you at class.

Where's my car?

Hey.

Hey!

I think you guys
have got my car.

It's a '88 Jimmy.

Michigan plates, right?

Yeah.

Three hundred bucks.
Cash only.

Three hundred bucks?

You're kidding, right?

Do I look like
Eddie Murphy to you?

* Don't you turn me
upside down *

* Don't you try
to stay around *

* And feeling fine
like you're the best *

* But you never know *

Can I have a beer?

- BARTENDER:
- Here you go, Tommy.
Thank you very much.

Hey.

Hey.

I'm Kate, by the way.

I'm Tommy.

Let me guess. Cosmo.

Um...

Vodka tonic?

A ballerina
who drinks beer?

That's awesome.

Can I get
another one, please?

Sure.

Cheers!

Wanna grab a seat?

Yeah.

This place is
pretty dope, huh?

It's not really
my scene, remember?

(TOMMY LAUGHING)

Is that your girlfriend?

Lexi? No.

She's dating my buddy Sal.
He owns this place.

She seems to be
pretty interested
in you right now.

I think they're
just sizing you up.

See what you're all about.

Maybe I should show them.

(HIP-HOP MUSIC PLAYING)

Hey!

- Dance?
- Yeah!

(UPBEAT REGGAE MUSIC PLAYING)

* We burnin'

(CROWD CHEERING)

* We burnin'

* We burnin'

You know her?

Apparently not.

* Move your body, boy

* Move your body, girl,
move your body, girl,
move your body, girl *

* Wind it, wind it

* Move your body, girl,
move your body, girl,
move your body, girl *

* Wind it, wind it

* We burnin', we burnin' *

(CROWD CHEERING)

That was pretty sick.

Thanks.

I don't think there
are too many girls

at the Academy
that can do that.

Yeah, well...

Maybe that's why
I didn't get in.

For real?

I don't know what
brought you here,
but I'm glad you came.

Kate, my buddy Sal.

So, where did you learn
how to dance like that?

I could use
some of that energy
around here.

Can you start tomorrow?

Seriously? Doing what?

We're a new club.
You do it all.

You in?

Yeah, I'm in.

All right.

Be here at 6:00.

(PIANO MUSIC PLAYING)

One, two, three,
on her leg.

Five, six, seven, eight.

Nice and sharp.

COOPER: Two, three, four.
Okay. Okay.

(MUSIC STOPS)

Allison.
Switch with Suzanne.

- COOPER: One more time
from the top.
- Hey there.

Let's hustle. Six. Ready.

(PIANO MUSIC PLAYING)

COOPER:
Seven, eight, and a one,

two, three.

The second lift
was really good.

It was pretty good, huh?

(SUZANNE CHUCKLING)

Hey. You two
get comfortable.

I'm gonna pair you
together this semester.

Nice.

Tommy, come with me.

See you.

Why don't you try
your solo for me?

- Okay. Yeah.
- Yeah?

Give it a shot.

(PIANO MUSIC PLAYING)

COOPER: Okay. Stop. Stop.

(MUSIC STOPS)

Not bad.

You know what?

Maybe it'll help if you
just take a look at it.

Okay.

And.

(PIANO MUSIC PLAYING)

Wow!

I can tell you
one thing for sure,

it doesn't get any easier.

No, man.
That was amazing.

All right. Thanks.

I know you haven't
been dancing as long
as the other guys.

That's fine.

I'm willing to
put in the work.

- I know you are.
- Okay.

But to get to the top,
you're gonna have
to find something

that you may not be able
to learn in the classroom.

Like what?

Like passion. Fire.

Fire?

You wanna be a guy
that brings
the crowd to its feet.

Yes, I do.

How do I do that, exactly?

Look outside the box.

Find that special someone
or something that
gets you excited,

that truly inspires you.

Like Suzanne?

Hey, if Suzanne's it, great.

She's a good dancer,
which is why
I paired you together.

But?

But if she's not,
get creative.

That's what an artist does.

And when you find it,
make it your own.

All right?

(DANCE MUSIC PLAYING)

Here you go.

WOMAN: Thanks.

- Hey.
- Hey.

Do you want something?

Actually, I've got
a favor to ask you.

You got me a job and
now I owe you favors?

No.

I've seen you move
and I was hoping
for some help.

You've seen me move?

What kind of
help do you need?

I need help
with pas de deux.

Pas de deux?

Yeah. Couples dancing.

I know what pas de deux is.
I'm not dumb.

Okay, well, I suck at it
and I need some help.

Well, that's why
you're at the ABA.

Yeah, I know.

They'll give me steps,
but they can't give
me what I really need.

And what do you really need?

Fire.

What?

My instructor told me
to find fire.

What? And I look
like two sticks
you can rub together?

Kind of.

Good luck with that one.

Forget I asked.

KATE: Hey, Tommy.
If you still need my help,
I need some extra cash.

Okay. Where?

What about here?

It's got to be off campus.

I have keys to the club.

I don't know
about the club either.

Well, that's about all I got.

No wait, hold up.
The club will work.

- Hey.
- Hey.

What's up?

Not much.
Just trying to warm up.

Are you all stretched?
And ready to go?

Yeah. Good to go.

Liar. Okay.

Let's see what you got.

Wait, wait, wait.

Keep your hands here,
on my waist.

Almost.
Let's try that again.

Better. How did you
get into this anyway?

You don't really
strike me as a dancer.

They taught us ballet
at hockey camp.

Helps strengthen our ankles
and work on balance.

So, you're a hockey player.

All-State,
two years in a row.

And now you're a ballerina.

It's "ballerano."

Okay, let's try a lift.

One, two, three.

Yeah. So, after
my third concussion,

I figured I'd try
something else.

And badminton
never came up?

An instructor
pulled me aside
and promised me

hot girls
wrapping their legs
and arms around me.

Look, if that's
what you're here for,
go find somebody else.

I'm not here
to screw around.

Okay, I'm glad
we settled that.

And what about you?

You don't seem like
the typical ballerina.

I don't puke
after every meal

and have a giant
stick up my ass,
if that's what you mean.

Oh.

But full of grace.

That was better.

A little.

* Got the one, two

* And you see me

* Open up, you'll free me

* Life in one time

* Get it with your mind right

* Get it with your mind right

* Get it on your,
get it on your *

* Get up on your,
get up on your *

* Get up on your

* One, two, three,
you repeat *

* And one, two

* I've got you

* If you let me
clear your mind *

* You got to
open up your heart *

* You got to
open up your mind *

* Lift leg, one, two

* Open up your mind,
and get it right *

* You might get it right

* You might get it tight *

KATE: Okay, we have got
to get serious here.

Dancing is about trust.
And connecting.

Okay. We can connect
any way you want.

Calm down. Let's try
some different music.

You've got to get
out of your head.

(LOOSEN UP PLAYING)

Stop thinking and
just try to feel it.

- All right.
- Close your eyes.

* So you loosen up,
you know you're good *

* You know we're gonna
take it higher *

* You've got to put away
the guilty pain *

* We'll dance th e rhythm
of the rain outside *

* Let it go,
yeah, you can let it go *

* Let it flow
through your body *

* Let it move
through your soul *

* Just a groove now,
everybody move now *

* Spark it like
you're everywhere *

* I can slow it down,
I can speed it up *

* I can work it out,
love it when you work me up *

* Shorty,
ain't you feeling me *

* Getting lost in the rhythm,
that's how well it be *

* And I ain't playin',
I ain't flossin' for you *

* I'm a hustler,
I'm hustlin' for you *

* Yeah, you got a mile,
I'm gonna walk it for you *

* Stick with the flow,
keep it comin' for you *

* Loosen up,
you know you're good *

* You know we're gonna
take it higher *

* You've got to put away
the guilty pain *

* We'll dance the rhythm
of the rain outside *

* The vibin'
is driving me crazy *

* Okay, we can get loose

* Playing it real loud,
better do what you do *

* Nice with the rhythm,
I got the moves *

* Don't mess with them
other boys *

* I am the truth

* Truth be told
I'm feeling how you windin' *

* Like a stop watch,
top notch with that timin' *

* Temperature risin',
ain't no disguisin' *

* In fact got an act
but that ain't surprisin' *

* Loosen up,
you know you're good *

* You know we're gonna
take it higher *

(SAL CLEARING THROAT)

Hey, Sal.

What's up, guys?

Just thought you might
want to grab a beer
or shoot the shit.

* The vibin' is
drivin' me crazy *

It's perfect.

COOPER: Thank you.
That's all for today.
Nice work.

Tommy. Suzanne.

I don't know what
you've been doing,
but you look good.

- Really good.
- Thank you.

I think I'm gonna
talk to Jonathan
about the two of you.

See if he can recommend you
to Monica Strauss
for The Glass Slipper.

Great. Thanks.

Yes!
That's awesome.

What's The Glass Slipper?

Tommy, Monica
Strauss is the cutting edge
ballet producer right now.

And she's an ABA alum.

She's doing
The Glass Slipper
for Broadway.

It's kind of
a reinvention
of Cinderella.

This is huge.
Oh my God!

We've got to celebrate. I'll
take us to China Grill
and we can have...

I haven't had Chinese
food in forever and...

Actually, I can't.
I already have plans.

Well.

Aren't you the busy one?

Can I get a rain check?

Definitely.

Hey, what's up?

We should go out tonight.

Find out where
Tommy's going.

(ROCK MUSIC PLAYING)

This place
is pretty nice.

SAL: Whatever!
I watched that game.

You didn't even play.

- Tommy.
- Suzanne. Hi.

- Hi.
- What are you guys doing here?

We make it downtown
every once in a while.

So, how about some drinks?

Drinks. Yeah, definitely.
Come on.

So, what can I
get you guys?

I'll have a Cosmo.

Make that two.

Vodka tonic.

Should have guessed.

Can I get two Cosmos
and a vodka tonic, please?

You got it.

Who's that?
Your fan club?

She looks familiar.

No way.

Hey.

You were at the ABA auditions,
weren't you?

I haven't seen you
in class, though.

I guess it wasn't
a good fit, huh?

Aw.

Well, at least
you have this
to fall back on.

TOMMY:
Here's your drinks, ladies.

(EXCLAIMING)

- Here you go.
- SUZANNE: Cheers!

DANCER: Thanks, Tommy.

(HIP-HOP MUSIC PLAYING)

(CROWD WHOOPING)

(CHEERING)

* We're ready, ready
and we're gonna take it on *

* See me blowing up
the scene *

* Like a tropical storm

* Step in, step in,
marchin' on the floor *

What are you doing?

Dance with me.

That's awesome.
See you later.

Oh, no, no, no.

* If it's too high
we go over it *

* And if it's too low
we get under it *

* Don't sweat the technique

* Don't, don't, don't

* Don't sweat the technique

* Don't, don't, don't

* Don't sweat the technique

* Don't sweat the technique

* Ding-a-ling-a-ling,
step in the ring *

* From the crowd,
call me win it like bingo *

* Heavy, heavy,
must get them when you don't *

* I'm the wickedest one

* And while you're
hanging, hanging *

* To my work coattail

* Move so funny,
better start learnin' *

* Fresh, fresh
your technique so stale *

* Me reckon how you talented,
my little toenail*

* If it's too high
we go over it *

* And if it's too low
we get under it *

* Don't sweat the technique

* Don't, don't, don't

* Don't sweat the technique

* Don't, don't, don't

* Don't sweat the technique

* Don't sweat the technique

* When you're ready, ready
we're gonna take it on *

* See me blowing up the scene

* Like a tropical storm

* Step in, step in,
marchin' on the floor *

* I'm about to set it off,
send you crying home to mom *

* When you're ready, ready
gotta give me a blazing *

* The women bust a rhythm,
say the skin is amazing *

* I'm gonna take it, take it
and rise up the occasion *

* You get licked,
don't try to come out
the equation *

* If it's too high
we go over it *

* And if it's too low
we get under it *

* Don't sweat the technique

* Don't, don't, don't

* Don't sweat the technique

* Don't, don't, don't

* Don't sweat the technique

* Don't, don't, don't

* Don't sweat the technique

* Don't, don't, don't

* Don't sweat the technique

* Don't, don't, don't

* Don't sweat the technique

* Don't, don't, don't

* Don't sweat the technique

* Technique

* Technique *

Can I help?

Don't you have curfew?

You're such a rebel.

You want to grab
dinner tomorrow night?

I'm working.

Okay, lunch.

Working.

Okay, now
you're just lying.

This place doesn't
even open till 8:00.

Actually, I got another gig.
A catering job with Lexi.

Okay, well,
when's your next night off?

Everybody takes
a night off.

Cooper says
I'm improving.

- You are.
- Thanks to you.

Now I just have
to convince them
I'm good enough

to be recommended
to Monica Strauss.

What?

You know all
The Glass Slipper
posters around town?

Monica's casting that show.

I think you need to
lower your shoulders
and lift your chest.

Really?

Yeah.

Try it like that.

One compliment and
now you're the expert?

Last I checked,
neither of us fell
into that category.

Yeah, but you hired me.
I didn't hire you.

Maybe you should.

All right, Baryshnikov.

Let's get back to reality.

I'll show you Baryshnikov.
Come on.

You did it again.

Did what?

If you're gonna audition
for next semester,

you could use
a little extra practice.

I think once
was enough. Again.

Are you kidding me?

Again.

One rejection and
you're gonna quit?

I've had plenty
more than one,
thank you very much.

Okay, but you realize
that's what this
business is about.

Rejection after
rejection after
rejection.

Thanks for the tip.

You're welcome.

If you don't have thick skin
and serious drive,
you can just give up now.

Serious drive?

You woke up one morning
and decided to be a dancer

and six months later,
you're at the best
school in the country.

You have no idea
what it's like

to work your entire
life for something,

and then have no control
over whether
you get it or not.

What are you talking about?

Do you know
how long I played hockey?

Do you know how
many times I got
smashed into the boards,

hoping some scout
might find me?

Yeah. And you walked away.

I didn't walk away.
I made a choice.

I didn't let
somebody else
make it for me.

What do you care, anyway?

Because you're good.
You're so good.

You know,

I thought I was good.

I was so sure I just had
that thing that everyone
always talks about.

So I packed my bags,
came to New York

and I gave it
everything I had.

And guess what?

No one else sees it.

My father didn't see it.

Jonathan Reeves
doesn't see it.

If no one else sees it,

you got to think,
maybe it's just not there.

SAL: Hey.

Why don't you
take tonight off?

What?

We can get by
without you for a night.

You work too hard.

I work too hard?
What kind of crap is that?

Hey.

I just thought
you could use a night off.

Sal, if there's something
I did or some...

Kate!

Put down the glass

and come back tomorrow.

Fine.

All right.

TOMMY: Hey.

Hey.

So, are you free for dinner?

What did you tell Sal?

I told him
an ambush was my only
hope of taking you out.

Can I at least go home
and change first?

Yeah. Of course. Come on.

Okay.

Reservation for
two under Anderson.

Right this way.

So, what are you
gonna get?

Fettuccine's pretty banging.

So, do you have any
brothers or sisters?

Yeah, actually. I have
a little sister who's 13.

Is she as cute as you?

She's way cuter than me.

That's hard to believe.

What about you?
Do you have any siblings?

Yeah.
I have a little brother.

Really? Does he dance?

No. He's a hockey player.

Do you want him to dance?

Not really.

Why?

I don't know. It was
kind of difficult for me,

turning from a hockey player
to a ballet dancer
who wears tights.

Yeah, but that's
what you love.

I mean,
if you really love it,

you shouldn't care
what other people think.

You're right.

KATE: I bet your hockey
friends loved it when you
started dancing.

TOMMY: I don't know.

Come on,
all those big macho guys.

They'd give you
crap if you did
anything in tights.

I guess I'm lucky.

Have they ever
seen you perform?

No.

Well, they should.
I mean, you're really...

I'm really what?

You're all right.

All right?

- You're not so bad yourself.
- Really?

Yeah, you know,
for a girl with
no formal training.

Hey!

It's okay. You've got
something better.

- What's that?
- Fire.

Not that again.

Yeah, you know,
like two sticks
I wanna rub together.

Shut up.

What are you doing? Tommy?

Just close your eyes.

Close your eyes!

That looks good.

It does, huh?

Are you gonna give me some?

No.

TOMMY: Is that your sister?

Yeah, it's Bella.

She must miss you.

I miss her.

I bet she's proud of you.

I haven't really done
anything to be proud of.

What do you mean?

Well,
I mean, all I wanted to do
by coming out here was

to show her she could do
anything she wants.

And I couldn't do it.

Just trying is all
she needs to see.

Look, I got to
get back to the dorm.

* Wild flowing fields

* Photographs of paper planes

* And you love me

* Watching the sunrise

* Pockets filled with
forget-me-nots *

* That say you love me

* All along

* You were here to stay

* Never noticed

* Till you said I love you
on a paper plane *

* You said I love you
on a paper plane *

* La la la la la la love

Hey, Bell, it's me.

How are you?

I miss you, too.

* Lifts up my feet

* To show me you love me

* La la la la la la love

* La la la la la la love *

- Hey.
- Hey.

- It's nice weather, huh?
- Mmm-hmm.

It's freezing.

- Let's get some lunch.
- Okay.

So I was thinking.

Uh-oh.

You were right.

I do need some help.

- So, does this mean
you're reapplying?
- Mmm-hmm.

That's awesome.

TOMMY: Seven, eight.
And a one, and a two,

and a three,
four, five, six,

seven, eight, lift.
One, two.

Stay on your foot.
Three, four, five,
six, seven, eight.

What is this? Payback?

I'm just getting started.

Other side.
Six, seven, eight.

And a one, two, three,
four, five, six...

All right, let's begin.

- Okay.
- TOMMY: First position.

Demi-plie.

And grand plie.

And straighten.
You've got to straighten
the back of your legs.

They are straight.

Try it again.

Hey.

* Let's go

* Jump up

* Let's go

* Jump up

* Let's go *

Oh, shit!

INSTRUCTOR:
Prepare. Seven, eight.

And one, two, three.

Keep reaching
with the toes.

Good.

Six, reach, seven,
eight and one,

and lift.

Tommy, take your place,
please. Quickly.

Let's go again,
from the top.

Seven and eight and one,

two, three. Nice.

Tommy and Suzanne,
you're a second behind.

And reach.

Nice. And lift.

Oh, fuck.

I'm sorry. Are you okay?

I'm fine.

Rest.

What happened?

I don't know.
My arm slipped and...

Just make sure
that you keep
your center strong.

Okay, people, one more time
from the top. Quickly.

And seven and eight.
And reach, two, three.

Sorry again.

I guess my arm wasn't
positioned properly.

Your arm?
Give me a break, Tommy.

Excuse me?

Do I look stupid to you?

Suzanne, my arm slipped.
It happens.

It's hardly the problem.

There's a reason
we have curfew.

- What are you talking...
- This is my career, okay?

So I don't give
a shit what you're doing
until all hours of the night,

until it affects
my chances of
getting what I want.

- This has nothing to
do with you and me.
- It doesn't?

No.

We are partners,
for better or worse.

So you screw up,
then you make me look bad.

And I will not let you
blow my shot for some
late night partying.

What's up, ladies?

Tommy, Mr. Reeves would like
to see you in his office.

JONATHAN: Mr. Anderson.

How are classes going?

Pretty good, sir.
Thank you.

Cooper tells me you
and Suzanne Von Stroh

are working
very well together.

That's good to hear.

That is very good for you.

What do you mean?

Suzanne Von Stroh's family
is extremely powerful.

Her father
singlehandedly supports

a substantial
portion of this academy.

Really?

And she enjoys dancing
with you very much.

- That's mutual.
- Good.

Because I think
the two of you could go
very far together.

Thank you.

You're welcome.
So don't blow it.

Sir?

Which part of
"don't blow it"
didn't you understand?

Tommy, I want to
see you succeed here.

But you got to
stay focused.

No distractions.

I understand.

Good.

Thank you. Next, please.

(WHISPERING)
That's Monica Strauss.

Tommy Anderson and
Suzanne Von Stroh.

You were really
strong in there.

Thanks.

Hey, listen.
My father's hosting
a function tomorrow

and a lot of his friends
from the arts community
will be there.

Cool. Have a good time.

Actually, I was hoping
you might wanna come.

Tomorrow...
I don't know if I can.

Monica Strauss
will be there.

I'm sorry. I let it slip that
you've been coming in late,

but you have
a lot of potential

and I just don't want
to see you blow it.

Let me make it up to you.

You don't have to...

Tommy, you know how hard
this business is.

I'm just...

I'm giving you
an opportunity
to make it easier.

Besides, it'll be fun.

What time does it start?

My daddy's driver
will pick us up at 6:00.

I wish we could
just go back to bed
and sleep all day.

I can't. I told
Lexi I'd cover for her.

Plus, you have that
school thing, anyway.

Yeah. I know.

They weren't lying.
That place owns you 24/7.

What's this thing for,
anyway?

Just another rich guy
trying to impress
his friends.

Daddy.

Darling.

This is Thomas Anderson.

He's my partner
at the Academy.

Tommy, please.
Nice to meet you, sir.
Thank you for having me.

Thank you, young man.

Suzanne tells me
she couldn't have asked
for a better partner.

I feel the same way, sir.

Hello.

Monica.

Tommy and Suzanne
are quite the pair.

Very promising.
Perhaps they'll show you
what they've been doing.

I insist.

Of course, Daddy.
I'll be right back.

So, are you a hockey fan?

Ladies and gentlemen,

it is my pleasure
to introduce
my lovely daughter Suzanne

and her escort,
Thomas Anderson.

They'll be dancing
Tchaikovsky's
Black Swan Pas de Deux.

(CLASSICAL MUSIC PLAYING)

- What are you...
- It's okay. Just come on.

(GLASS SHATTERING)

Tommy...

Kate, stop.

Something for school?

Look, it's not
what you think.

What would I be thinking?

She's my dance partner.

Her family's
well-connected.

She wanted me to come so I could
meet some important people.

- So you're using her.
- No.

Just like
you've been using me.

Jesus, Kate,
I'm not using you.

So, what?
I'm dress rehearsal

and she's opening night?

Kate, please.

Save it, Tommy.

(DOOR SLAMS)

Hey.

- You okay?
- Yeah.

What's up with
the crowd tonight?

We're dying here.

Sometimes you're on,
sometimes not.

We're definitely not.

Hey. Remember
that first night
when you came in

and got the crowd moving?

Yeah.

Would it kill you
to do it again?

It might.

You can handle it.
You're tough.

(TECHNO MUSIC PLAYING)

(GROANING)

- What?
- That's what!

You really know
how to work a crowd.
Cooper.

We met before.

I know who you are.

I'd like to see
some of that energy
back at the Academy.

I hear you're reapplying.

Who told you that?

I have my sources.
I think you should.

We'll see.

So. How are you
with a partner?

I can hold my own.

- Yeah? Come on.
- Yeah.

* Let me teach you
how to swing it *

* I got that good foot moving

* Just gotta love
the way I swing it *

* Girl, move, don't stop,
keep moving *

* Let me teach you
how to swing it *

* I got that good foot moving

* Just gotta love
the way I swing it *

* Girl, move, don't stop,
keep moving *

* Come on, teach me
how to swing it *

* I got my body moving

* Just gotta love
the way I move *

* Boy, move, don't stop,
keep swinging *

* Come on, teach me
how to swing it *

* I got my body moving

* Just gotta love
the way I move *

* Boy, move, don't stop,
keep swinging *

* Here we go now

* Here we go now

* It's cool 'cause
you learn to swing it *

* Get in enough
trouble swinging *

* Got you in the mood,
I'm like red wine *

* Swing, baby, swing
'cause tonight you're mine *

* Gonna make your whole world
stop and scream *

* It's better than nothing

* On the good foot
as long as I can *

* Swing, baby, swing,
yes, swing that move *

* Picture me
on the hot lead dancers *

* The faster they get
for making that thing *

* Don't stop, yeah

* Swing, baby, swing

* Swing, baby, swing

* Swing, baby, swing

* Swing, baby, swing

* I got my swinging dance

* I'm here to swing all night

Is that all you've got?

* And here you go now

* Here we go now

* Come on, teach me
how to swing it *

* I got my body moving

* Just gotta love
the way I move it *

* Boy, move, don't stop,
keep swinging *

* Come on, teach me
how to swing it *

* I got my body moving

* Just gotta love
the way I move it *

* Boy, move, don't stop,
keep swinging *

* Let me teach you
how to swing it *

* I got that good foot moving

* Just gotta love
the way I swing it *

* Girl, move, don't stop
keep moving *

* Let me teach you
how to swing it *

* I got that good foot moving

* Just gotta love
the way I swing it *

* Girl, move, don't stop,
keep moving *

* Swing, baby, swing

* Swing, baby, swing

* Here we go, hey

* Here we go, hey

* Here we go, hey

* Here we go, hey

* Here we go, hey

* Here we go, hey

* Here we go, hey *

I'll speak to you outside.

You were right.
The girl can get down.

Yeah.

Thanks for the heads-up.

Well worth the trip.

- What the hell was that?
- Dancing.

There's nothing going on
between me and Suzanne.

She kissed me
in front of a roomful
of people,

what could I have done?

So I guess now we're even.

Kate, why are you doing this?

We have something.

- Ready?
- Yeah.

Damn, you were hot in there,
and I see a lot of dance.

You really think so?

Of course, it might be
those beautiful eyes.

Or that smile.

But yeah.
It's also your dancing.

Tommy was right about you.

Tommy?

Yeah. He asked me
to come down here
and check you out.

I'll be sure to
thank him tomorrow.

You know,
I don't think this is
such a good idea.

Sure it is.
I mean, if you're
worried about this

affecting your audition
or something...

No.

Look, it's just not right.

Okay.

I guess I'll see you tomorrow
at the audition, then.

* Out of my head

* Come and help

* Wanted one more touch

* But you know I knew
exactly what's up *

* Wasn't fooling myself

* Don't you think that I knew

* You're the rainmaker

* 'Cause I know what you do

* Bring it down,
the heartbreaker *

* Don't you think that I knew

* You're the rainmaker

* How I'm not confused
by this game *

* Make it rain, make it rain

* Don't you think
that I knew *

JONATHAN: Congratulations.

The four of you
are here today

because Monica would
like each of you

to audition tomorrow
for The Glass Slipper.

There's absolutely
no guarantee

that any of you
will be hired.

However, you will
have a private audition
before the open call.

And Cooper and I will
make every free moment
we have until then

available to you.

Make sure you get there
with plenty of
time to warm up.

Right now,
I've got to go and run

next semester's
Academy auditions.

INSTRUCTOR:
All right. All right,
line up for lunges, ladies.

Come on, let's go.

Looks like your
friend's a no-show.

Yeah. Looks like it.

That's such
a pretty scarf.

Thank you.

So, you're friends
with Monica, right?

I guess she didn't want
it that bad after all.

- You ready?
- Yeah.

Hi.

- What was that all about?
- Nothing.

SUZANNE: So, we should
rehearse for
the auditions tomorrow.

- Does that sound good?
- Definitely.

Nice. And I was thinking
maybe we could go to dinner,

'cause you know,
you gave me a rain check.

- Do you remember that?
- Yeah.

I know I said Chinese food,
but I really don't
want Chinese food,

because it makes me bloated,
but maybe we should do
the cafe across the street

from the Academy on 64th.

They have the best
thin-crust pizza.

I'll catch up
with you in a minute.

Okay. Well...

What about our rehearsal,
Tommy?

Is your name Bella?

Yeah.

Are you looking
for your sister?

She dances here.

Is her name Kate Parker?

- Yeah.
- I'm Tommy.
I'm good friends with her.

We practice a lot together.

Is she here?

I don't think
she has class today,
but I can help you find her.

(PIANO MUSIC PLAYING)

(KNOCKING ON DOOR)

What are you doing here?

(CHUCKLING)

She showed up
at the Academy.

I told her
you didn't have
class today.

Thank you.

You should have called.
How did you get here?

The bus. I missed you.

I missed you, too.

Hey, do you want to
check out my new apartment?

Look, about the other night
with me and Cooper.

It's none of my business.

Nothing happened.

Nothing.

You don't believe me,
do you?

No, I believe you.

Look, you should go in there.
She's been dying to see you.

Tommy.

I just wanted her to
believe it could happen.

Yeah,
but you got to believe it.

BELLA: So, do you dance here?

Yeah, every night.

And there's really good music
and lots of lights
and people and... Yeah.

* You got your reasons

* You know I don't approve

* And you believe it

* There's nothing I can do

* My head is seizing

* Your mind's stuck
in a groove *

Hey, guys.

Hey.

Hey, does she have ID?

That's my sister, Bella.

Do I have to
hire her, too?

It's just for the night
and then we're
gonna go back home.

- Home?
- Detroit.

Has this got something to do
with that crap with Tommy?

It's about a lot of things.

What's going on?

We're leaving.

But I just got here.

And you said I could
come stay with you.

Bella, please.

Let me just watch one class.

I promise I'll be quiet.
I just want to see.

- You can't.
- Why not?

Because I'm not
taking classes.

I didn't get
into the Academy.

I auditioned.

But I didn't get in.

Look, there's a bus
to Detroit in two hours.

We're gonna be on it
and I'm gonna get
my old job back

and that'll be that.

Two hours?
Tommy said you were gonna...

Look, Bella,
I don't wanna
hear it, okay?

Just pack your stuff.

(GRUNTING)

TOMMY: Cab's here.

SUZANNE:
Do you have your shoes?

- Yep.
- Good boy.

Where'd you get that?

Tommy gave it to me.

He says it's an open call
and that you should go.

Yeah, well, he's wrong.

But you'd be perfect.

- No, I wouldn't.
- Why not?

Bell, do you have
any idea

how many people
are auditioning
for this thing?

You're so good.

Back home
in the parking lot,
I'm good.

But this is
just so different.

Would you stop
looking at me like that?

Do you really think
I can do this?

Excuse me,
I'm here for
the open call.

Back of the line.

Thank you.

We're gonna
miss our bus.

There's another one
tomorrow.

Well, look at you,
smarty pants.

Tommy!

- Hey.
- Hey.

What are you doing?

Come on, come here.

Kate, Tommy's here.

Hey.

Hey.

You changed your mind?

Mmm-hmm.

All right.
Well, kill it.

I will.

- TOMMY: See you later.
- BELLA: See you.

Next 20. Girls only.

This is it.

I'm with her.

MONICA:
Thank you all for coming.

At present,
we're looking to cast

Cinderella and
her stepsisters.

MONICA: My associate
Nick Hoffman

will take you
through the routines.

Hello, ladies.
Follow me from the top.

Glissade, jete,
glissade, jete, tombe,
coupe, pas de bourree, brise.

Got that?
Here we go.
Seven and...

Glissade, jete,
glissade, jete, tombe,
coupe, pas de bourree, brise.

Let's go again.
From fifth.

Glissade, jete...

Turn out
that supporting leg.

Let's try it again.
Six, seven and...

Glissade, jete,
glissade, jete, tombe,
coupe, pas de bourree, brise.

NICK: Good.
Let's see it all together.

From the top,
five, six, seven and...

Glissade, jete,
glissade, jete, tombe,
coupe, pas de bourree, brise.

Good, switch lines.

Five, six, seven and...

Glissade...
Come on, jump higher.

Come on! Up! Up! Good.

343, 91, 752,

288, could you please step
forward.

We see potential
in each of you

and would like
to see you back here
this afternoon.

Don't forget to bring
a current picture and resume.

And plenty of energy.
You'll need it.

(PIANO MUSIC PLAYING)

39, flawless technique.

Number 39, Miss Von Stroh,
please step forward.

It's nice to see you.

MONICA: Your resume is
extremely impressive.

Thank you.

You've been taking
dance class since you were
3 years old.

My father saw potential,
so he put me in
classes right away.

And it shows.
Thank you, Miss Von Stroh.

Thank you.

752, what's your name, please?

Kate. Kate Parker.

We seem to be
missing your resume,
Miss Parker.

It's because
I don't have one.

I'm sorry?

I don't have one.

KATE: I mean, I could give you
a separate sheet of paper

with my name and
measurements on it,

but I figure you
already have that.

What about your schooling?
Your teachers?

I haven't had any
worth mentioning
since I was 12.

I just taped
productions off TV
and mimicked what I saw.

I have one of you
dancing Giselle.

And why is it
you never took
formal classes?

My dad figured his money
was better spent
on lottery tickets.

And that's why you
started with the tapes.

You do what you
got to do, you know?

Yeah. We do know.

Thank you, Miss Parker.
That's admirable.

NICK: Okay,
we need 825,

752, 758, 39...

Harris will be dancing
the pas de deux with Allison.

(PIANO MUSIC PLAYING)

Thank you.

Thomas.

MONICA: Or is it Tommy?

It's Tommy. Thank you.

I'd like to see you with
Suzanne Von Stroh, please.

(PIANO MUSIC PLAYING)

Let's see what they do.

(AUDIENCE APPLAUDING)

(24 PLAYING)

* I'm not alone

* I sense it

* I sense it

* Been given 24 hours

* To tie up loose ends,
to make amends *

* His eyes said it all
I started to fall *

* And the silence deafened

* Head spinning round
No time to sit down *

* Just wanted to
run and run and run *

* Be careful they say,
don't wish life away *

* Now I've one day

* I can't believe

* How I've been
wasting my time *

* In 24 hours they'll be

* Laying flowers on my life

* It's over tonight

* I'm not messing, no I

* Need your blessing

* And your promise
to live free *

* Please do it for me

(AUDIENCE CHEERING)

* I'm not alone

* I sense it

* I sense it

* All that I said

* I meant it

* I meant it

* And I can't believe

* How much I've wasted
my time *

* In just 8 hours they'll be

* Laying flowers on my life

* It's over tonight

* I'm not messing, no I

* Need your blessing

* And your promise
to live free *

* Please do it for me

* In just 1 hour they'll be

* Laying flowers on my life

* It's over tonight

* I'm not messing, no I

* Need your blessing

* And your promise
to live free *

* Please do it for me *

(AUDIENCE APPLAUDING)

(CHEERING)

We did it.

Hey. Kate.

I just wanted to tell
you I really thought

that I deserved this part,
but you are just...

- Suzanne.
- No, it's okay.

But you earned it.
You were beautiful.
Good job.

- Thank you.
- You're welcome.

Bella.

- Good job, man.
- TOMMY: Thanks, bro.

- What did you think?
- You were so good.
I love the ending.

Do you want to
take my flowers?

Yeah. They're so pretty.

Mr. Reeves.

You were excellent.
Both of you.

Thank you, sir.

- Tommy.
- Hey, man.

I remember you
auditioned for me,
Miss Parker.

I did. Last semester.

I'm sorry it didn't work out.

We could have learned
a lot from each other.

Thank you, Mr. Reeves.

Next time someone
like me tells you

you're not what
they're looking for,
remember this moment.

'Cause whatever you had to do

to get through that
and end up here

is exactly what it takes

to be great.

You should be
very proud of yourself.

I'd better go
give your dad a call

and tell him he's
already won the lottery.

- Good night.
- Bye.

I'm so proud of you.

(ALL APPLAUDING)

(CHEERING)

* You love city lights

* How they shine
in the dead of night *

* Always so far away

* One key and it comes alive

* One dream and you realize

* You're on the

* The road that leads
you there *

* Will it ever be the same

* Will it ever be

* Your wonderful life

* Is passing you by

* Now's the time
to learn to heal *

* Give into the light

* And learn how to fly

* You belong to all you feel

* You belong

* A friend of mine said
just the other day *

* Your whole world

* Is just round the bend

* If you don't yield
to the right of way *

* Your old ways

* Will lead you to an end

* Will it ever be the same?

* Will it ever be the same?

* Will it ever be

* Your wonderful life

* Is passing you by

* Now's the time
to learn to heal *

* Give into the light

* And learn how to fly

* You belong to all you feel

* You belong

* All your life
you never fit in *

* You long for something real

* Give it all
to feel a little bit *

* Living up to nothing

* Never knowing just how much

* You belong

* Will it ever be the same

* Will it ever be the same

* Will it ever be

* Give into the light

* And learn how to fly

* You belong, yeah

* You belong

* You belong

* You *