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My name is Lena Grisky and I go to the best ballet school in the world.

I have a secret.

I'm a time traveler from 1905

and my boyfriend Henri is doing everything he can to get me home.

♪ I can feel my heart skipping Go off the beat ♪

♪ Things are pacing too fast out on the streets ♪

♪ And I try to stay on my feet along the way ♪

♪ Another crazy day Okay, okay ♪

♪ Wake up, wake up, wake up into a new world ♪

♪ Watch out, watch out, watch out and hold on strong, girl ♪

♪ It's time to show myself what I can be ♪

♪ Figure out my life and still be me ♪

♪ Wake up, wake up, wake up and welcome to my world ♪

(Lena) Previously... The Paris Opera Ballet School is full of secrets.

(Ms. Carré) You can stay with Lena and Ines and you may stay with Jeffrey.

My life‐long nemesis Claudine has been posing as a transfer student from Germany.

Laughing face. While she's really from 1905.

I'm here to show you that I'm the best. Ready for that?

And Nico isn't a real dancer.

(computer voice) Downloading ballet knowledge.

And while she tries to hide it, Ines is still torn between dance and science.

I understand that you're very gifted in the world of quantum physics, Miss Lebreton.

I wouldn't say gifted, but I guess I like it a lot.

Now that we've learned Nico's mother is the head of the Bureau,

we don't know whose side he's on.

Your mother is the head of the Bureau

and we're supposed to just stand here with you, like you're one of us?

Take your rightful place by my side and we can finally be a family.

No.

I made a deal with Quinn.

I promise you that whoever is the Chosen One will surrender on their eighteenth birthday.

But I was just buying us some time.

My mother sent me a letter to warn me about the Bureau, with a special clue.

(reads) 'The key you need is with you.'

Uh‐oh. Gabrielle looks intense.

(sighs) What are they doing in there?

(gasps) Is she freaking out about us taking over the school for the show?

Why are you so paranoid? She totally dug it and our totally bonkers ending.

What are they talking about then?

(Ms. Carré) Ines is a talent, but... (Armando) She needs to focus.

(Armando) Now, Claudine Renault from Germany.

She may not be your typical Paris Opera Ballet dancer, but she's got something.

I'm leaning towards her as my first choice.

Interesting. She's good. But she should finish her training in Germany.

I disagree.

I think if she finishes the year here with us, she really has a shot at making company.

So do the students we've been working with for the past few years. The answer is no.

Okay, well, Lena has really embraced her power.

Lena is a handful, but she's got talent, I'll give her that.

Nico. His technique is almost perfect. Hm‐hm.

And you know I don't say this lightly.

Agreed, but he has trouble connecting emotionally.

I'm hoping Lena can bring that out of him during their pairs piece this afternoon.

Isaac is still a real contender, but that's no surprise.

And so is... Jeffrey. And that is a surprise.

So it could be a race to the finish line for these two when it comes to the real auditions.

Perhaps. But they still all need a lot of work.

But I admit, it seems the workshop in the south did wonders for them.

I'm impressed. Well, I'm glad to hear it.

The only thing that matters now is who makes company.

This test is the reality check they need. Yes, indeed.

By the way, who was that charming young dancer in your ballet?

She's not a student here.

That's Romy. I think she'd be a great addition to the school next year.

I'm thinking of billeting her. Very good. One more thing.

Next time you want to turn my school into an interactive art piece,

you need to get my permission. Is that clear?

Crystal.

Mr. Chase...

since you were listening to every word,

perhaps you'd like to relay it to the rest of the class.

Sir, I believe you've mistaken my intentions. I was just walking by.

I was gonna wave hi, but you and Ms. Carré seemed like really...

(Armando) Daring.

Willing to take a risk. Art at its best.

(Armando) Great work, guys. Great work.

Even with that bizarre ending that we never ever discussed. Do not do that again.

So Ms. Carré isn't angry about the show?

Well, Ms. Carré would have appreciated a heads‐up, but she also loves a stellar review.

You made the school look good, so well done. Well done.

She's also impressed with the progress you all made at the workshop, as am I.

But... (students murmuring)

...the cold hard fact is this.

Not all of you will make company.

So, what if you were to audition for company today? Would you be ready?

Like, today today? (Armando) Yes, Lena. Like, today today.

You see, Ms. Carré and I have spent the morning reviewing the workshop footage.

And while it's promising, we're not sure if any of you would make company

if you were to audition today.

So, from your solo footage, you'll get individual assessments

based on your work in the south. Then, this afternoon, you'll perform your pairs piece.

Your ranking will show where you stand and where you need to improve for the real auditions.

So good luck. Claudine, we'll start with you. My office in five.

Well... (sighs)

The good news, Miss Renault, is that you're a wonderful dancer.

That is good news. Thank you, sir.

We feel you have an excellent shot at making company next season.

That is amazing. I'm so honored.

And we very much look forward to seeing you in June at the auditions.

But... you'll be seeing me here, every day, right? I mean, I am billeting, am I not?

No, I'm afraid you're not.

Ms. Carré and I feel it's best for you to continue your training back in Germany.

Clearly it's been wonderful for you so far. But where am I supposed to go?

Back home... to Germany. Right.

But... I mean...

I just thought I'd be able to finish out the year here, with all of my new friends.

I'm sorry. But it's for the best. Thank you.

(sharp exhale)

(gasps) Yes.

These aren't my new headphones. This is a total bummer, dude.

I need the perfect noise cancellers to drown out the panic and dread I'm feeling

over these faux company auditions, man.

Oh, no. (laughs) No no, it's okay, don't worry. I'm totally Ines Lebreton. Yeah.

Here. Okay.

This is for you. Thanks.

Paris Science Academy. Isn't that some fancy school?

(gasps) Oh, I bet it's a bunch of nerdy science stuff.

A bunch of math equations wrapped up in a delicate little tissue.

(gasps) Look what I've got...

It must be big if it's from that fancy uni.

Can I have a look at it? Jeff, please...

You don't think a rejection letter would come in such a big package, do you?

Will you stop playing? Can I see it, please? Jeff, Jeff, please, please.

(laughs)

(exhales) I got in, I got in.

I got into the Paris Science Academy. I got in. Jeff, I got in!

I got in! (shrieks and laughs)

I got in. OMG. OMG. Oh, we gotta go get assessed by Armando. We cannot be late.

He is not messing around.

(exhales and shrieks)

(Armando inhales)

(inhales)

(rapid exhaling)

Oh, come on, Mr. Castillo. Don't leave me hanging. (laughs nervously)

Lena...

you're emerging as a real leader. And a choreographer with a voice of your own.

I'm very proud of you. So stay focused and keep it up.

Okay, thank you.

Uhm... Thank you, sir. (unsure laugh)

Nico, you're up!

Oh, Lena, before you go, just a heads‐up to you both. (clears his throat)

Technically, you're both excellent.

But as a team, you need to connect on an emotional level.

Now, keep that in mind for your pairs piece this afternoon, okay?

(Armando) Good, okay. Thank you, Lena.

What am I going to do?

What are you talking about?

Armando just told me I have to go back to my school in Germany.

(whispers) In case you've forgotten, I didn't come from Germany, Lena. I come from 1905.

Yeah, well, maybe it's time for you to go back. What?

(sighs) You'd like that, wouldn't you?

Well, you better watch out because I'm not going anywhere.

I'm going to take you down once and for all.

I'll see you at the auditions, Grisky.

(exhales)

Yeah, as usual your technique is perfect. But Nico, you lack passion.

I honestly don't know who you are as a dancer.

I'm still trying to figure that out myself, sir.

I suggest you hurry. You're running out of time.

Company auditions are just around the corner. Okay?

Okay, good.

Thank you, sir. Hm‐hm.

(Jeffrey knocks) Hellooooo.

(laughs) I'm not trying to bribe you.

I just know how much you like oranges, so I thought I'd... Oh, uhm...

Oh, just... Excuse me, okay.

Thank you, Mr. Chase. Take a seat, please. Okay, right.

There you go.

You've really risen to the challenge of First Division

and you did very well at the workshop.

You've got a real shot at making company, Jeff. Really?

Yes, really. If you stay focused.

Look, I like fun as much as the next person, Mr. Chase.

Do you, though? (laughs) Very good. Very funny. (fake laugh)

See, I can laugh at myself. Now listen.

Keep your eyes on the prize, and it can be yours. Don't mess it up.

It needs to be all ballet, all the time. No more hip‐hop.

Not even the channel? I thought you were into it.

Now is the time to focus on making company.

I don't see that happening if your mind is elsewhere. Do you understand?

I got it, sir. Good. Okay, thank you.

Oh, and keep on top of those grades, too. You need to ace those exams.

Yes. Right. Oh...

Thank you. Thank you so much. Yeah.

All right. Yeah, yeah. Partner.

Hm... For the opportunity. No, yes. (laughs)

Thank you, Mr. Chase. Okay. Sir.

Focus, Jeffrey. You can do it.

(scoffs)

Ines!

Do you want to make company, Ines?

Of course. More than anything.

Hm. And you're aware of the kind of sacrifice it takes to be a professional dancer, am I right?

I mean, it's not for everyone, there's no shame in that. I know what it takes, sir.

Okay, the question isn't 'do you want it?'

The question is 'can you live without it?'

Or maybe I should be asking, 'Can you live without that sweatshirt?'

You can't have both. Only you know what you truly want.

Okay. Thank you.

Thank you, sir.

Where were you? I was waiting in the studio. We need to rehearse.

What's up? Why are you acting so...

Crazy? Because it's a disaster.

Armando said I was a great choreographer.

That's great. Congrats. But he didn't say anything about me being a great dancer

and choreo skills aren't gonna get me into company.

Uhm, sorry. I didn't even ask about you. How did it go? What did he say?

Well, he said he didn't know me as a dancer.

Which is fair, since all my ballet skills were a Bureau download.

Wow, really? Yeah.

Did you think I was a highly‐skilled Bureau agent and an incredible ballet dancer?

Kind of...

Here's the thing. I get that you're not an actual dancer and your life isn't riding on this.

No, my life is riding on the fact that everybody lied to me, including my own mother.

I'm really sorry.

Dance just isn't my thing. I don't know what is, but this isn't it.

But you connect with dance, and you can't download that.

It isn't real.

I'm sorry, but you're on your own today. What? No.

Without you, I don't stand a chance. I'd have to find a whole new partner.

I'm sorry.

No, Lena, no. Stop. Come on, hand it back.

No. Not until you agree to dance with me. This isn't a joke.

Hm... (whooshing)

Lena, we're not meant to be messing with Bureau stuff right now.

(whooshing) (laughs) Hey, this is kind of fun.

Give it back. (whooshing)

Lena.

(whooshing)

(Nico) Lena, this isn't funny. Where did you go?

(whooshing) Oh, come on.

(video game music plays)

How do you choose? A video game?

Oh, dude. So many factors. Like my mood, stress level, how hungry I am, the weather...

No, Jeff, I mean... when you love two things and you have to pick one...

how do you choose?

Ah... Yes...

No. I don't want to play. I want to talk.

Trust me, dude. Jeff, this is serious.

(sighs) I need your help. For you it's ballet and hip‐hop.

For me, it's ballet and science and I just... I don't know which one I want more.

Watch and learn, my friend. (video game sounds)

I need the best ballet coach in Paris and a place to stay.

Whoa, whoa... What happened?

I'd rather not get into it. Okay, no worries.

Uhm... Yeah, Oscar and I can help you with that. Right, Oscar?

There's another spare room upstairs. It's all yours.

Fine.

Now, I need to make company. There is no way I'm going to let Grisky win.

I need you to get me that ballet coach. I can't miss a single day.

Let's go, people, let's go! I'm in training!

Oh. Hi, Henri... Hey.

(marching band music)

(video game sounds)

(Jeffrey) Okay, use the potion. Oh, you just lost your shield. Okay, okay, okay.

Roll underneath the bridge to recharge. Yes. Okay, roll. Uh... jump.

Yes! Okay, yes. Okay, this is it. Do not let me down, man. Okay? Okay, mash.

Mash. Mash.

Yes. (sharp exhale)

What are you doing? I was seconds away from the coveted treasure chest.

Exactly. We have been at it forever, okay?

You lost your shield, you lost an arm back there,

and as an aside, one‐on‐one combat just ain't your thing.

But... it all comes down to this moment.

Inside that chest is a special item that holds the answer to your quest.

Close your eyes.

Okay. When I tell you the question,

you're gonna answer the first thing that comes into your mind. Got it?

Hm.

Okay. First question is: Do you go in with a critical hit or do you die and retry?

Critical hit. Okay. Glowing shield or a flaming sword?

Magical armor that zaps my opponent when they touch me. Yes! That was a test.

All right, eye patch or a scar? Uh, both.

Okay, pair of pointes or a microscope? Pointes.

Pointes...

Then I'd say, you have your answer.

You freed your brain, and your heart has spoken.

Thank you, Jeff. Thank you.

Wow. Okay.

(blows)

Works every time.

Man, I am crushing it with the wisdom. (grunts) (video game sounds)

(ticking clock)

Lena. Stop.

Just, just, just, just give me the wristband.

Oh, I don't think so.

Please, you have no idea what you're doing.

After everything I've been through, I'd say I'm a bit of an expert. See? Check this out.

(device beeps, thrumming) (Nico) Lena!

(Lena screams) No! No!

(Lena) Nico, help!

Please. Hurry! Hang on!

(Lena groans) Grab my hand, Lena, quick!

I got you.

(Nico grunts)

What are you doing? You can't just jump without knowing where you're going!

And you just alerted the Bureau. We're not meant to be messing with time right now!

I'm really sorry. (panting)

Where did I go? You were falling through time. And that never would have ended

if I wasn't there to catch you because you didn't have the wristband!

Well, why did you take the wristband from me then? This isn't my fault, it's yours!

You could have been hurt! We both could have!

Stop yelling at me! You stop yelling at me!

(suspenseful music)

Would you just stop it? I said I was sorry.

Seriously, what's your deal? Why are you acting so weird? What's the matter with you?

You. You're what's the matter with me.

I didn't connect with dance, Lena. I connected with you.

And I can't keep getting these feelings every time I'm around you or I see you...

I want more.

I know it's impossible, and I know you're with Henri, but...

I can't help the way I feel.

(Ines) There you are. We've been looking for you.

Guys. Auditions are in ten minutes. What are you doing?

Come on, let's go. Let's get dressed. Come on.

(cheerful piano music plays)

(Armando) Okay.

No pressure, my young superstars, but I expect to be wowed. Now let's go.

I don't know what to say...

I thought I lost you today.

And Lena, I can't lose you.

I finally feel like I belong.

Maybe not to all of this. Not yet.

But I feel something.

Something for you.

(Armando) Okay, you know what? We're gonna do this together. So, first positions, please.

(Armando) Quickly. Come on, come on, come on. (clears his throat)

(dramatic piano music plays)

Well, there's the shift I was looking for. Well done.

(Nico) The plan worked. Everyone's gone back to their lives.

And Grisky is starting to trust me. You have my loyalty.

Nothing's gonna stand in the way of the Bureau's work.

(sighs)

That was perfect.

So what do you think my mother meant by this? (reads) 'The key you need is with you.'

I mean, I think it means something.

We have to look everywhere that we can.

But remember, they're always watching, so we have to be subtle.

Yeah... We're in this together now.