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[cheers and applause]

[cameras snapping]

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[cheers and applause]

[car honking]

Driver: Move it, buddy!

Let's go!

Hey why don't you save it

for the stage, Pavarotti?

♪ ...Mi-mi-mi-mi... ♪

Tsk. This guy over here.

Sorry about that.

This clown thinks he's going

to be big on Broadway.

[laughs]

Huh. That's one crazy dream.

[clears throat nervously]

[gasps]

New York, I love

you already!

Woo-hoo!

Yeah!

[chuckles]

Here we go again.

[phone ringing]

Hey guys.

Hi honey.

Barbie, you're there!

Barbie: How did you know

that I landed already?

We got in early.

You know Dad installed a tracker

on your cell, right?

Dad!

Not that I was worried.

[scoffs]

Your father was worried.

Barbie: Well, I made it.

[gasps]

Are you going

to be a big star?

[laughs]

[car honking]

[leaning on car horn]

Well, let me get through

the summer program first,

then we'll see

about being a star.

Is it like being

on another planet?

Apparently, people here

really like pretzels.

[tires screech]

And I have never seen this

many taxi cabs in one place.

[cars honking]

It's even more amazing

than I imagined!

And, yes, it's a little bit like

being on another planet.

Well, if you get homesick,

we are only a video call away.

I know. Thanks, Mom.

Ooh, I better go.

We can't wait to come visit.

Don't forget us

when you're famous!

Take lots of pictures.

Bring me back a souvenir.

Bye!

Hey Barbie.

You guys must be psychic.

I'm just about to take my first

bite out of the Big Apple.

Do you miss us yet?

Malibu's just not

the same without you.

What have you seen

so far?

Have you been

on Broadway?

[chuckling]

You guys.

Not yet.

[gasps]

Here it is.

The Handler Arts Academy.

Woah, check it out!

[gasps]

It's so beautiful.

Wow.

Driver: Here we are.

I'm so lucky to spend

the summer here.

Daisy: Luck's got nothing

to do with it.

You worked your tail

off for this.

I know, but...

I just hope I'm good enough.

There's bound to be some

pretty stiff competition here.

Come on.

Oh please!

You got this.

Huh...

Uh, where'd she go?

Where'd you go?

Hello?

Oh, I'm here.

But maybe I should talk

to you later.

Okay, bye.

We love you.

Have fun!

Break a leg, kid.

Thank you.

Whew.

I just might.

[sighs]

[effort grunts]

Hey! Careful.

Oops, sorry.

[pigeon cooing]

[gasps]

[yelps]

Whoa!

Oh no!

Watch out below!

Woah, runaway suitcase.

♪

And once again,

ballet saves the day.

Oh, my gosh!

Thank you.

I should thank you.

I can never get enough

practice in.

[laughs]

Wow.

I wish I had two extra hands

so I could applaud.

[laughs]

Thanks.

Oh no!

Woah!

Woah!

Both: Ugh!

Hmm.

I hope you're better

on the guitar

than you are with doors.

My taxi cab driver told me

to break a leg.

Apparently, I took him

literally.

[both laughing]

As long as you don't break mine,

we're good.

Also, maybe don't

break yours either.

[laughs]

I'll try my best.

By the way, I'm...

Early.

[gasps]

A whole day to be exact.

Wait, what?

You've got to be kidding me.

Every year one of you

overly eager Broadway babies

shows up a day early.

[groans]

Do we have to leave?

And come back tomorrow?

[stuffy squeaks]

[gasps]

[laughs awkwardly]

Nah. You can head up

to the dorms.

10th floor.

Room assignments

are alphabetical.

[grunts]

I'm too old for these

out-of-towners.

Hey, I'm from Brooklyn.

You're from Brooklyn?

As in New York?

Is there any other?

Wow. I've never met anybody

from Brooklyn.

Really?

Where are you from?

[laughs]

I'm from Malibu.

California.

You're a long way

from home.

I am.

But as they say,

if I can make it here...

You can make it anywhere.

I know, right?

Come on.

Let's go find our rooms.

Maybe getting here a day early

was a blessing in disguise.

How so?

Well, now we'll have a chance

to explore New York

before classes start.

I'd be happy to show

you around.

Awesome.

I should get unpacked.

Yeah, me too.

It's great to meet you.

Um, I think this is my room.

Um, it has my name on it.

I'm Barbie.

But... I'm Barbie.

What's your last name?

Roberts.

Both: We have the same name?

We're both named

Barbie Roberts?

I've never even met anyone else

named Barbie before.

Me neither.

Let alone Barbie Roberts!

I know, right?

Must be cosmic chaos.

Won't it be weird calling

each other Barbie?

In Brooklyn, I'm the only Barbie

I know of.

Me too.

In Malibu I mean.

Why don't you just call me

Brooklyn?

That'll make things easier.

And you can call me Malibu.

Perfect. I love it.

Me too.

Done.

Home sweet home.

At least for the summer.

Not bad.

[distant traffic sounds]

[gasps]

Balcony!

Wahoo!

This is awesome.

Nice, huh?

I wish I had this view

in Brooklyn.

Wow.

[traffic sounds]

I've never done a program

like this before.

Have you?

I've spent every summer

of my childhood

in some classical training

program or another.

Wow. That's dedication.

Yeah, it was really intense.

Where'd you train?

I trained at the internet.

Wow, homeschooled.

That's cool.

[laughs]

Yeah. I just love playing

the guitar and singing.

Me too.

And dancing and keyboard.

I'd love to hear you play.

Me too. And why not?

We're a whole day early.

We've got plenty of time

to hang out.

Barbie: Right?

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[laughing]

[camera snaps]

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[toys squeaking]

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[laughs]

Oh!

[laughs]

Here's to you!

No, here's to us!

[funky dance music]

♪

♪ I love the concrete jungle ♪

♪ And I'm a beach girl ♪

♪ Together we're the best

of all possible worlds ♪

♪ A duo so dynamic ♪

♪ Like fire and rain ♪

♪ Together we can set it off

and make a big bang ♪

♪ Hey universe ♪

♪ Look who's coming at you ♪

♪ For the first time I found

my perfect match, ♪

♪ yeah ♪

♪ How did we ever survive ♪

♪ Before us ♪

♪ Before us ♪

♪ All I need in my life

is more us ♪

♪ Is more us ♪

♪ It's like we're meant

to be ♪

♪ Like destiny, so right ♪

♪ Yeah, how did we

ever survive ♪

♪ Before us? ♪

♪ Ohhh ♪

♪ Mmmm ♪

♪ I just go with the flow ♪

♪ I plan out every day ♪

♪ Our master plan will lead us

straight to Broadway ♪

♪ East Coast ♪

♪ West Coast ♪

♪ Who'd want to choose ♪

♪ Put them all together ♪

♪ Put respect on this groove ♪

♪ Through thick and thin ♪

♪ We've got

the brightest future ♪

♪ Where've you been ♪

♪ Cause I wish

I'd met you sooner ♪

♪ How did we ever survive ♪

♪ Before us ♪

♪ Before us ♪

♪ All I need in my life

is more us ♪

♪ Is more us ♪

♪ It's like we're

meant to be ♪

♪ Like destiny, so right ♪

♪ Yeah, how did we

ever survive ♪

♪ Survive before us? ♪

♪ Oh, oh, yeah ♪

♪ Oh, hey yeah ♪

♪ It's like we're meant

to be ♪

♪ Like destiny, so right ♪

♪ Yeah, how did we

ever survive ♪

♪ Ohhhh ♪

♪ Before us? ♪

Malibu, come on!

Hurry!

Ah!

Um...

[laughs]

Girl, what is with you

and doors?

Wah!

Was that a totally clueless

tourist move?

No, not at all.

Honestly?

No, not at all.

[laughs]

Look, Emmie!

The Emmie!

She's my favorite.

She is?

Do you know she has like,

50 million followers?

No?

She sold like a gajillion

albums.

Yes.

She's just huge.

I mean, I have a vlog,

but she's on

a whole other level.

Don't you follow her?

Mmm, not exactly.

[sighs]

Okay, she used to be

my friend.

What?

You knew Emmie?

Like personally?

[squeals]

Shh.

Yes, we used to perform together

when we were kids.

We were really close, but I

haven't seen her in forever.

Except on billboards.

That's tough.

We should make a pact.

When we get famous,

we won't let it come

between us.

How about we swap "famous"

for "working on Broadway?"

Deal.

[yawns]

But you never know.

Broadway could make us famous.

What a crazy place.

[yawns]

Looks like somebody's ready

for bed.

Huh?

No way. I'm too excited.

Well, this is the city

that never sleeps.

You fit in already.

[yawns]

[snoring]

Spoke too soon.

♪

[singing scales]

[excited]

Ah, yes, here. Finally!

♪

Coming through!

♪

[crash]

Look, there's two down front.

[feedback]

Welcome everyone.

As most of you know,

I am Dean Morrison.

[cheering]

[laughs]

Thank you, thank you.

It's great to be back

for another summer

of performing arts excellence.

You've all worked very hard

to get here.

But that's nothing compared

to the work ahead of you.

Your instructors and I will

be watching your progress

all summer and

ultimately deciding

who will be featured in our

prestigious Spotlight Solo.

And I'm pleased to announce that

this summer's Spotlight Solo

will be live-streamed

from Times Square!

Did you hear that?

Times Square!

-Times Square?

-Did she just say Times Square?

[gasps]

Times Square? Can you imagine?

Yeah, I can imagine it.

There will only be one name

on the Spotlight Solo marquis.

And if you want that name

to be yours,

I suggest you listen, learn,

and practice, practice,

practice.

Now, let's get to work.

[students cheer]

Wahooo!!!

[laughs]

[excited chatter]

Is that a dog?

Do you think he's lost?

Only one way to find out.

Barbie: Costumes!

My favorite!

After you.

Wow! Talk about dramatic.

I know, right?

Rafa: Drama is my middle name.

[gasps]

I'm Rafa.

The myth, the legend.

Costume course.

And you two?

We're in the performance

course.

I'm Brooklyn.

She's Malibu.

[laughs]

Both: And we're both Barbie.

Fabulous. Two Barbies.

One Malibu and one Brooklyn.

What are the odds?

Astronomical.

Cosmic chaos.

I predict future

Broadway stars.

[laughing]

[barks]

Oh, there you are.

That's Gato, my muse.

Gato?

As in Spanish for cat?

You call your dog cat?

And he's cool with that?

The only labels we believe in

are designer.

He's adorable.

Speaking of designer labels...

What are those?

Broken dreams.

My loss, your gain.

Broken dreams?

They're so pretty.

Did you make them?

More like I tried

to make them.

I was going for avant garde but

I ended up with avant garbage.

Are you crazy?

They're amazing.

Amazing is for amateurs.

I want my designs to take

your breath away

and get chosen for

the Spotlight Solo.

But look...

Um... Nothing's happening.

Exactly.

They're supposed to light up

and sparkle.

But do you see any sparkle?

Um...

Exactly.

That's why I'm trashing them.

But they're gorgeous.

They may look good

but they don't do what

they're supposed to.

They're useless to me.

You two should take them.

Seriously?

Really?

They're all yours.

We'll just innovate

a little.

[barks]

Rafa: Now that's a look.

On you two,

they totally work.

[barks]

Speaking of work, come on.

We gotta get to class.

She's right.

We should go.

So nice to meet you, Rafa.

And thank you for these.

Adios Gato.

It was an honor

and a pleasure.

[barks]

[barks]

Yeah. I know, Gato.

Not even worth chewing on.

[sounds]

[yawns]

No. It can't be 6:00 AM already.

Sorry Malibu.

You're still on

West Coast time.

Better rise and shine

or you'll be late again.

Just five more minutes?

[yawns]

Not if you plan on making it

to class.

See you there.

Okay, okay.

It's 3:00 AM in California

you know.

[students chattering]

[claps]

[energetic music]

♪ Look and learn ♪

♪ Feel the burn ♪

♪ And just try harder ♪

♪ This is tough ♪

♪ Tighten up ♪

♪ And fail smarter ♪

♪ My spirit is deflating ♪

♪ I'm straining ♪

♪ My fear's inflating ♪

♪ This school's

calling my bluff ♪

♪ Hope I have

the right stuff ♪

♪ And remember how

to be brave ♪

♪ Ooh ♪

♪ Tell my nerves to behave ♪

♪ Ooh ♪

♪ Can I get out of my head ♪

♪ Get out of my head ♪

♪ And hit restart ♪

♪ Grind grind on my mind ♪

♪ Work it work it

double time ♪

♪ Grind grind on my mind ♪

♪ Never fall a step behind ♪

♪ Grind grind on my mind ♪

♪ Work it work it

double time ♪

♪ Grind grind on my mind ♪

♪ Work it, work it ♪

♪ This is what you wanted ♪

♪ All you've ever wanted ♪

♪ Don't be daunted ♪

♪ Just be patient and relax ♪

♪ Go on cut yourself

some slack ♪

♪ Easier said than done ♪

♪ Why am I the only one ♪

♪ Who keeps scrambling

and face planting ♪

♪ This is draining,

stop complaining ♪

♪ I know it's worth

the trouble ♪

♪ Ooh ♪

♪ To push myself and hustle ♪

♪ Ooh ♪

♪ Can I get out of my head ♪

♪ Get out of my head

and hit restart ♪

♪ Grind grind on my mind ♪

♪ Work it work it

double time ♪

♪ Grind grind on my mind ♪

♪ Never fall a step behind ♪

♪ Grind grind on my mind ♪

♪ Work it work it

double time ♪

♪ Grind grind on my mind ♪

♪ Work it, work it ♪

♪ Did everyone see? ♪

♪ Of course they saw ♪

♪ Pull yourself together ♪

♪ Practice til it's perfect ♪

♪ Gotta work it work it

find your purpose ♪

♪ Plant your feet ♪

♪ Use your core ♪

♪ Keep the beat ♪

♪ Get off the floor ♪

♪ How can you even

show your face? ♪

♪ Chill out but

stand up straight ♪

♪ Grind grind on my mind ♪

♪ Work it work it

double time ♪

♪ Grind grind on my mind ♪

♪ Never fall a step behind ♪

♪ Work it work it ♪

♪ Not going to whine ♪

♪ Work it work it ♪

♪ Things will be fine ♪

♪ Work it work it ♪

♪ I'm losing my mind. ♪

♪ Grind ♪

[phone buzzer]

Huh? Huh?

Oh man.

Is it 6:00 AM already?

[phone buzzer]

Sorry, no.

It's my phone.

A friend back home.

[sighs]

[whispers]

Hello?

Have you made it big

on Broadway yet?

Ken, do you know what time

it is here?

Woops.

I guess I forgot about

the time difference.

Woah!

Ugh!

Ouch.

Sorry.

[giggles]

It's okay.

Hold on.

Okay, better now.

So how is it?

Tell me everything.

Well so far it's somewhere

between completely amazing

and total disaster.

Why? It can't be that bad.

No, no, it's a dream

come true.

Really.

I think it's my destiny,

so I just hope I can keep

the faith.

But wow.

The competition is fierce.

But there's only one Barbie.

Funny you should say that.

I made a new friend,

and guess what

her name is?

Faith?

Hope?

Destiny?

[laughs]

No, no, no.

Are you sitting down?

Barbie Roberts.

Barbie.

Roberts.

Wow.

The odds must be like

one in a billion.

Like everyone here,

she's amazing.

Well, you're more talented

than anyone I know.

[laughs]

We'll see about that.

Comin' through.

Comin' through.

I don't think I've ever been

this tired.

Pace yourself.

It's only the first week.

Hmm.

Over there.

Are these seats taken?

All yours.

Thank you.

Hi. I'm Barbie.

I mean Malibu.

This is Brooklyn.

Lee.

I hope I didn't embarrass myself

too much in class.

Thanks for fencing

with a beginner.

You were fine, really.

You look so familiar.

Just got one of those faces,

I guess.

No, there's definitely

something.

Hola! What's good, chicas?

Rafa. This is Lee.

Hey.

Rafa's in costumes.

Are you in the performance

course too?

Yeah. Acting.

I thought so.

You have that serious

actor vibe.

I do?

Mm-hmm.

Thanks. That means a lot.

You remind me of someone.

Who is it?

Yeah. I hear that a lot.

Wait. I know you.

You must be confusing me

with someone else.

I don't think I'm confused,

Emily.

[groans]

Hi Barbie.

I knew I knew you.

Emily. Oh, my gosh!

Wait, what's going on here?

Em-Emily?

As in Emmie Lee?

Emmie? The Emmie?

As in... Emmie!

Shh, shh!

I love your costume.

Okay, okay, please, please.

Shh.

I can't believe it. Emily.

After all this time.

What's with the disguise?

I don't want to be recognized.

If everyone here knows

I'm Emmie, that Emmie,

they'll treat me differently.

Wow. The Emmie!

I've been your biggest fan

since your first single.

I even lip-synced to it

on my vlog.

Wait until my friends hear

about this.

Like that.

Got it.

Sorry.

Thanks. I appreciate it.

I can't believe it's you.

Well, sort of you.

What's a mega star like you

doing in a place like this.

Training. Real training.

I want to be taken seriously,

which never happens

when I'm Emmie.

You have no idea

what it's like.

-I can imagine.

-No, I don't.

The whole insta-lebrity thing

is out of control.

Your secret is safe with us.

Thanks.

When my dad became my manager,

I just stopped having a life.

He even took me

out of school.

Your dad?

But you live with your mom.

I did.

But then everything changed

when my dad took over.

You lost touch with everyone?

Yep.

My dad made sure it was

all business, all the time.

Ouch. That's tough.

I even had to beg him

to cut my tour dates

so I could come here

this summer.

I'm glad you did.

Yeah. Me too.

I've missed you.

Same.

But don't worry,

I'm not going to ask you

for a selfie or autograph.

For you, I'd make

an exception.

[laughing]

It's so great that you and Emmie

found each other again.

All this time, I thought

she ditched me.

But it was her father

calling the shots.

I don't even remember him.

I don't know if I'd ever want

to be that famous.

How about you?

Nah.

I just love to dance.

Fame might be a side effect

one day,

but it's not the goal.

Like my singing.

Or even my vlog.

I just have to

express myself.

Me too.

And all the world's

a stage.

Then we need costumes.

Not bad.

Look at us.

[laughs]

Look at this place.

You're so lucky to live

in New York.

I've travelled a lot

with my mom,

but there's nowhere better.

Your mom travels a lot?

She's an airline pilot.

Well, I'm so glad I travelled

here and met you.

Same.

Cosmic chaos.

[phone ringing]

Speaking of parents.

Hi Dad.

All good.

Yep.

Absolutely.

Mom's in Mexico?

I thought she was heading

to Australia.

Oh, next week.

Got it.

No Dad.

I told you,

I'm not going to schlep

back and forth every day.

The dorms are fine.

[laughing]

Yes.

She's very nice.

You'd like her.

Okay.

I know. I know.

I love you more.

Bye.

My dad thinks it's his job

to worry.

It is.

My dad's the same.

Come on, let's take a selfie

for both of our dads.

That will keep them happy.

Oh, smart thinking.

[laughing]

[camera snapping]

Woo!

[giggling]

Woah.

What the?

Did you see that?

There!

Twirling makes them sparkle.

Rafa might be onto something.

[giggling]

Whoo!

Whoo!

Dean Morrison:

Please, everyone.

Quiet please.

Thank you.

We have a surprise visitor

this afternoon.

A member of our Board

of Directors

is touring the campus

and sitting in on classes.

I'm sure it goes without saying

that I expect you all

to present yourselves

and this program

in the best possible light.

No pressure.

[giggling]

Ah, here he is now.

Welcome Mr. Miller.

Unbelievable.

Everyone, this is Mr. Miller.

Mr. Miller, these are some

of the finest young performers

you'll ever meet.

That's us.

[clears throat]

Hello, I'm pleased

to be here.

Lovely campus.

Don't let me interrupt.

Mr. Miller, please don't

hesitate to ask any of us

if you have any questions

as you tour the academy.

Okay people...

[claps]

Thank you.

Student: Let's get down there.

What are you doing here?

I'm just taking a tour,

sweetheart.

Come on, Dad.

I know you better than that.

Tell me why

you're really here.

Let's just say I'm protecting

my investment.

I want to make sure no one

gets in the way

of my talented daughter

winning that Spotlight Solo.

Look at me, Dad.

I'm trying to avoid

the spotlight.

I enrolled in this school

to learn,

not win some contest.

Do you have any idea

how much money cancelling

your tour cost us?

The least you can do is make

sure you win that Spotlight Solo

so we can turn it

into a PR event.

Well, I'm not helping you.

That's okay.

I know how to make sure

my little girl shines.

Now take this silly costume off.

Stop!

Do you think no one here knows

who you really are?

No one except my friends.

Sweetheart, you

don't have friends.

You only have competitors.

Not if I don't compete.

You'd better get back

to class.

Daddy's got business

to take care of.

♪

You guys mind if we move

over there?

Rafa's recording the class

and I'd prefer not to be

in the shot.

No problem.

That's gotta be nerve wracking,

always worrying about cameras.

Yeah. It stresses me out.

Lots of things are stressing me

out today.

It's all right.

Come on, let's warm up.

Point those toes.

Loosen up!

[laughing]

Move it, move it, move it!

Woo-woo!

Ooh-ooh!

[laughing]

Go Malibu! Go Malibu!

[laughing]

Excuse me.

Pardon.

[gasps]

Woah!!

Coming...

Ugh!!!!

Through.

I heard she broke her ankle.

I heard she broke

her whole food.

Well, she definitely broke

the whole drum.

[students laughing]

Poor Brooklyn.

I hope she's okay.

I feel terrible.

It's not your fault.

But what if she can't dance?

What about her shot

at the Spotlight Solo?

What if...

It was an accident.

She's going to be fine.

I hope.

Oh, Brooklyn.

You're walking.

It's not broken.

Only a sprain.

Thank goodness.

I was so worried.

So was I.

But everything's okay.

It should be fine

in a day or two.

What can I do to... help?

[yelling]

Wahhhhhhh!!!!!!

Ooooh!

Stop helping?

[laughing]

[yelps]

[laughs]

Seriously, what is it with you

and doors?

[pigeon cooing]

[sighs]

Fresh air and sunshine

can cure almost anything.

[barking]

Gato!

Hey little fella.

Hey.

What's the verdict?

I'll be fine.

Just a little stumble

on the path to greatness.

I hear you.

I thought my instructors would

be wowed by my costumes.

Not calling them

"admirable attempts."

Oh come on.

You're just having

technical difficulties.

And they work.

Sometimes.

I know, but I can't

control them.

Even if I could

it's too late anyway.

I had to submit my project.

Epic fail.

Well, you know

what they say.

If at first you don't succeed,

your friends are here

to help you try again.

Is that what they say?

Rafa, you gotta admit

she's onto something.

Look at me. I haven't

given up.

Positive attitude

changes everything.

♪

♪ I flew in on cloud nine ♪

♪ With Malibu sunshine ♪

♪ To the playground

of my dreams ♪

♪ Made a new best friend ♪

♪ There wasn't a question ♪

♪ That everything would

work out perfectly ♪

♪ Then boom boom ♪

♪ Spoke too soon ♪

♪ Worst in the room ♪

♪ Like a total

crash landing ♪

♪ But I'm not going to let that

keep me down ♪

♪ It's all about those

good vibes ♪

♪ Every future looks bright ♪

♪ When you got those

good good good vibes ♪

♪ Gotta catch those

good good good vibes ♪

♪ Now take a look at me ♪

♪ So on pointe and savvy ♪

♪ The whole world

at my feet ♪

♪ Spry and irreverent ♪

♪ Didn't know what

fear meant ♪

♪ I dance and leap

to my own beat ♪

♪ Then boom boom ♪

♪ Spoke too soon ♪

♪ Guess I'm not immune ♪

♪ To the flaws of gravity ♪

♪ But crutches won't be

keeping me earthbound ♪

♪ It's all about

those good vibes ♪

♪ Every future looks bright ♪

♪ When you got those

good good good vibes ♪

♪ Gotta catch those

good good good vibes ♪

♪ Is the glass half full

or half empty ♪

♪ It depends on when

you ask me ♪

♪ I think it runneth over ♪

♪ Let the positivity

take over ♪

[raps]

♪ With unenlightened dresses ♪

♪ I'm no Thomas Edison ♪

♪ But a good attitude's

good medicine ♪

♪ Though I'm reticent

to put on a happy face ♪

♪ Como se dice? ♪

♪ Let me put it this way ♪

♪ Chequeen esto, chicas,

Mi Vision loca ♪

♪ My imagination soars ♪

♪ Flying to dizzy heights ♪

♪ Styling with

dazzling lights ♪

♪ For when you divas

tread the boards ♪

♪ Then boom boom

spoke too soon ♪

♪ Now I'm cocooned in

my own disappointment ♪

♪ Gotta spread my wings

and get to higher ground ♪

♪ It's all about those

good vibes ♪

♪ Every future looks bright ♪

♪ When you got those

good good good vibes ♪

♪ Gotta catch those

good good good vibes ♪

♪ It's all about those

good vibes ♪

♪ Every future looks bright ♪

♪ When you got those

good good good vibes ♪

♪ Gotta catch those

good good good ♪

♪ Good good good vibes ♪

[laughing]

♪

♪

[strumming guitar]

♪

[classical music]

♪

Miss Roberts.

-Yes?

-Yes?

A word in my office, please.

Miss Roberts.

You're a very

promising performer.

Thank you.

But talent isn't the only thing

we value here.

Professional conduct

is just as important.

Of course.

I know I had a bumpy start

in some of my classes, but...

Miss Roberts.

I'm referring to your attempt

to sabotage

one of your competitors

for the Spotlight Solo.

Sabotage?

I've been informed

that the accident

involving the other Barbie

Roberts was no accident.

Of course it was!

She's my friend.

Why in the world would

I sabotage her?

Pushing a competitor

into the orchestra pit

is a serious charge.

Pushing?

No, no. That's not

how it happened.

A concerned witness came to me

directly, very upset.

He saw everything.

But Dean Morrison, I would

never do anything like that.

My hands are tied.

I've been told to take

appropriate action

or funding for the program

will be cut completely.

What is appropriate action?

I must expel you

from the program,

effective immediately.

You mean I'm being sent home?

To Malibu?

I'm afraid so.

I'm sorry, Miss Roberts.

But it was an accident.

But it was an accident.

Apparently not.

Unfortunately, some people

think competition

is only about winning.

But that's not Malibu,

I mean Barbie.

You don't know her

like I do.

Maybe I don't.

But perhaps you don't know her

as well as you think you do.

What am I supposed

to do now?

The other Miss Roberts

is leaving.

But you're still here.

Make the most of it.

[strumming the guitar]

♪

Hey.

Hey.

I, um...

I...

[sighs]

Do you need something?

So, I...

I met with Dean Morrison.

Yeah.

Me too.

Can you believe

they're sending me home?

Are you okay?

Barbie, you can drop

the concerned friend act.

What?!

Brooklyn, don't tell me

you believe any of this.

Don't call me Brooklyn.

It's Barbie.

Brooklyn was for when

we were friends.

[gasps]

But we are friends.

We're competitors.

We both want

the Spotlight Solo.

I get it.

You're out for you.

It's that simple.

No. It's not that simple.

It was an accident.

I wasn't competing

against you.

No? It sure seemed like it.

We were pushing each other

to be our best.

Yeah? About pushing.

There was a witness, Barbie.

A witness.

Someone saw you push me

on purpose.

That's not how it happened.

You know, for a while, I really

thought you were special.

That this was special.

I guess I was wrong.

That's not fair.

That's ironic.

You telling me what's fair.

[strumming guitar]

♪

♪ Back here again ♪

♪ Losing a friend ♪

♪ I thought I was strong

but I'm reeling ♪

♪ This time felt different ♪

♪ Our connection

was instant ♪

♪ But that was pure

magical thinking ♪

♪ Just move on

from the pain ♪

♪ Soon it'll fade

like a memory ♪

♪ You start over again ♪

♪ Evolving from this fateful

origin story ♪

[playing piano]

♪ A chariot streaks across

the sky ♪

♪ So majestically ♪

♪ Two girls on an odyssey ♪

♪ In the city

that never sleeps ♪

♪ Riding high on

a merry-go-round ♪

♪ A modern mythology ♪

♪ Glory within reach ♪

♪ In the playground

of our dreams ♪

♪ Oh woah ♪

♪ Our destiny with reality ♪

♪ In the race against

the wind ♪

♪ Discovering a new part

of me ♪

♪ In a fated friend ♪

♪ I knew finding you

would be ♪

♪ An epic journey

with no end ♪

♪ Or so then it seemed ♪

♪ In the playground

of our dreams ♪

♪ Oh woah ♪

♪ But you can't see

shooting stars ♪

♪ In the city

of marquis lights ♪

♪ Fate brought us together ♪

♪ And then tore us apart ♪

♪ Tore us apart ♪

♪ Wish I could go back

and restart ♪

♪ And race across the sky ♪

♪ To a world where dreams

and friendship ♪

♪ Aren't destined

to collide ♪

♪ The chariot has landed ♪

♪ Stranded on this

lonely island ♪

♪ Where great beginnings

don't get happy endings ♪

♪ And glorious mythologies

can slip out of your reach ♪

♪ In reality,

best friends leave ♪

♪ The ride was

just make believe ♪

♪ In the playground

of our dreams ♪

♪ Oh ♪

♪

Hey.

I heard about Malibu.

Yeah?

I know how much

it must hurt.

Hurt?

This ankle hurts.

But it'll get better.

Barbie and me? I think

we're done.

You two were so close.

It kind of reminded me of us.

You know?

Yeah.

I thought we were done too,

after you skyrocketed to fame.

[laughs]

You were always a better dancer

than me.

It could've been the other way

around, you know.

Maybe.

I'm just glad to know that you

didn't forget about me.

That was never true.

Things aren't always what they

seem to be, Barbie.

[sighs]

Okay.

I've got to practice.

Hey.

Thanks Em.

If you ask me,

it doesn't add up.

It doesn't add up at all.

Those two wanted

the other to win

almost more than they wanted it

for themselves.

Gato and I can always sniff out

the good ones.

And Malibu is a good one.

[bark]

Competition can do weird things

to people.

But not to Malibu.

Did you know that

she made me promise

not to post the video I recorded

of you that day,

just to protect your privacy?

Hold up.

What did you just say?

You heard me.

When Brooklyn went

into the pit,

I had my phone

and I was recording.

You were recording!

I was recording!

[barking]

Emmie: It was an accident.

Rafa: No doubt about it.

Rafa, do you know

what this means?

Malibu didn't do

anything wrong.

Wait, go back.

Can you zoom in?

No way!

What?

I need you to send me

that video, okay?

Done.

Okay.

You find Brooklyn

and show her this.

I've got someone else

to show it to.

On it.

[barking]

I'm glad you came

to see me.

I know this is difficult

for you.

Thanks, but that's not why

I'm here.

Oh?

You said that someone

saw Malibu,

I mean Barbie, push me?

Yes. That's correct.

I know it was Mr. Miller,

the board member.

It's not important

who the witness was.

What's important is that...

What if he wasn't telling

the truth?

Miss Roberts, that's a very

serious accusation,

and impossible to prove.

What if I have proof?

It was an accident.

Oh dear.

We've made a terrible mistake.

Yes.

But we're in time to fix it.

What was so urgent that you

needed to see me right away?

You should know

after what you did.

I don't know what

you're talking about.

And you can't prove

it anyway.

Prove what?

It doesn't matter.

The Spotlight Solo is yours,

sweetheart.

I don't want it.

And even if I did, I wouldn't

cheat to get it.

Hey! I went to a lot

of trouble

to make sure you didn't have

any competition.

That's the worst part.

You didn't even believe

I could win it on my own.

Of course I do.

But I have to think of

your career.

It's just business.

It's not just business,

Dad!

It's my life!

Mine!

You know I only want

what's best for you.

Me too, Dad.

Ugh!

Okay if we come in, Barbie?

Barbie: Sure.

You okay, hon?

I just can't believe it ended

this way.

We're just glad you're back

home, sweetheart.

[sighs]

Everyone who knows you

would realize

this is just a big

misunderstanding.

[sighs]

I thought Brooklyn

really knew me.

Getting kicked out is unfair,

but Brooklyn thinking

I pushed her?

That's worse.

Aw, honey.

We're here if you want

to talk.

[doorbell]

[sighs]

♪ How did we ever survive

before us ♪

♪ Together we're the best

of all possible worlds ♪

♪ For the first time I found

my perfect match ♪

♪ yeah ♪

♪ How did we ever survive

before us ♪

Surprise?

Brooklyn... Barbie.

How?

What?

Your foot.

Ta-da!

All better.

What are you doing here?

I'm here to apologize

for not believing you.

I never should've doubted you.

I can't believe you came

all the way to California

to apologize.

Remember? My mom flies

all around the world?

[car horn]

It's one of the perks of having

a mom who's a pilot.

And I didn't just come here

to apologize.

I came here to bring you back.

Brooklyn, I can't go back.

I ruined my chance...

and yours.

Maybe.

But maybe competition

isn't always about winning.

Yeah.

And maybe it can be

about bringing out

the best in each other.

But it's a little late now.

I've been expelled.

Yeah, about that.

You're re-enrolled.

What? How?

Let's save that story

for the flight.

And so, thanks to Rafa

and Emmie,

the whole thing

got cleared up.

I'm so glad.

And really happy to be back

at Handler.

But mostly I'm so glad

you and I are okay.

I'm really sorry

about all of this.

Hey, enough

with the apologies.

We're more than okay.

We're us.

And we're going to make it

to the finish line together.

Together.

Dean Morrison:

Attention students.

The selection for

the Spotlight Solo

has been posted on

the message board.

Student: Oh, my god.

What's it say? What's it say?

[students chatter excitedly]

Huh?

Congratulations.

You too.

Barbie Roberts got

the Spotlight Solo?

Which one?

Wait and see,

my drummer dude.

Wait and see.

♪

[groans]

[sighs]

[drum beat]

Huh?

Coming through.

[yells excitedly]

Oh! Mm-mm-mwah!

How I've missed you. Mwah!

Don't you just love

a good reunion?

I sure do.

[energetic dance music]

[cheers and applause]

♪

[loud cheers and applause]

♪

Good evening everyone!

And welcome to the Handler

Arts Academy's

biggest night of the year,

our Spotlight Solo.

Tonight, to announce the winner

of the Handler Arts Academy's

Spotlight Solo Competition,

we have a very special guest.

[gasps]

What's good New York?

[loud cheers and applause]

New York!

Emmie here, coming at you live

from Times Square

to announce the winner

of the Spotlight Solo!

[cheering]

Put your hands together

for my friends

Barbie Roberts

and Barbie Roberts!

Otherwise known as Malibu

and Brooklyn,

the winners of

the Spotlight Solo!

[cheering]

♪

♪ You're my fiercest

competition ♪

♪ And my best friend,

no contradiction ♪

♪ It's a mission

to conquer doubt ♪

♪ Ambition amped up,

let's shout it out ♪

♪ Never let jealousy get

in my way ♪

♪ Help each other up

when we slay ♪

♪ Gotta muscle our hustle ♪

♪ Seize every day ♪

♪ Going in for the win ♪

♪ Taking over Broadway ♪

♪ You set the bar,

I'll raise it ♪

♪ You pick the trail,

I'll blaze it ♪

♪ Won't catch me

holding back ♪

♪ Not holding back, no ♪

♪ Why should our drive

divide us ♪

♪ Let's let our strength

unite us ♪

♪ Won't catch me

holding back ♪

♪ But I've still got

your back ♪

♪ Oh, see you

at the finish line ♪

♪ When you need the strength

to clear it ♪

♪ I'm going to be there

cheerin' ♪

♪ Oh, see you at

the finish line ♪

♪ Never leaving you behind ♪

♪ See you

at the finish line ♪

♪

♪ The path from

grit to glory ♪

♪ Tells every winner's

epic story ♪

♪ To all the brave girls

through all of time ♪

♪ We stand on your shoulders

on the climb ♪

♪ Why should our drive

divide us ♪

♪ Let's let our strength

unite us ♪

♪ Won't catch me

holding back ♪

♪ But I've still

got your back ♪

♪ Woo! ♪

[drum solo]

♪

♪ Wise up, rise up,

help each other climb up ♪

♪ Never let our grind up ♪

♪ Yeah, yeah ♪

♪ Wise up, rise up,

help each other climb up ♪

♪ Never let our

grind up ♪

♪ Oh, see you at

the finish line ♪

♪ When you need the strength

to clear it ♪

♪ I'm going to be

there cheerin' ♪

♪ Oh, see you at

the finish line ♪

♪ Wise up, rise up, ♪

♪ Help each other

climb up ♪

♪ Never let our grind up, ♪

♪ Yeah, yeah ♪

♪ Wise up, rise up,

help each other climb up ♪

♪ See you at

the finish line ♪

♪ Oh, ohhhh ♪

♪ See you at

the finish line ♪

♪ Yeahhhh ♪

[cheering and applause]

♪ Big city big dreams ♪

♪ You know what

that means ♪

♪ We're going hard and

we're going together ♪

♪ No limit is on ♪

♪ We know what we want ♪

♪ We're pushing start

and we're giving up never ♪

♪ Promise we're not making

empty promises ♪

♪ We were born

to show the world ♪

♪ Just who the bosses is ♪

♪ Big city big dreams ♪

♪ You know what

that means ♪

♪ We're going hard and

we're going together ♪

♪ Ambition taller than

the tallest tower ♪

♪ Can't get enough

of these highs ♪

♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah ♪

♪ Stopping more traffic

than the tower shower ♪

♪ You know we're

doing it right ♪

♪ We're on it, on it ♪

♪ Confident, confident ♪

♪ No calling it until we get

the concert girl, you want ♪

♪ Feeling it, feeling it ♪

♪ Dreaming it, dreaming it ♪

♪ We'll wake up running

the lights ♪

♪ Big city, big dreams ♪

♪ You know what that means ♪

♪ We're going hard and

we're going together ♪

♪ Concrete and strong ♪

♪ We know what we want ♪

♪ We're pushing start

and we're giving up never ♪

♪ Promise we're not making

empty promises ♪

♪ We were born to show

the world ♪

♪ Just who the bosses is ♪

♪ Big city, big dreams ♪

♪ You know what that means ♪

♪ We're going hard and

we're going together ♪

♪ Lean on my shoulder

when the ride gets crazy ♪

♪ No cruise control,

here we go ♪

♪ Ooh we got each other, ♪

♪ That's the way

it always be ♪

♪ Bank on our future

as gold, yeah ♪

♪ We're on it, on it ♪

♪ Confident, confident ♪

♪ No calling it until we get

the concert girl, you want ♪

♪ Feeling it, feeling it ♪

♪ Dreaming it, dreaming it ♪

♪ We'll wake up running

the lights ♪

♪ Hey big city, big dreams ♪

♪ Big city, big dreams ♪

♪ Big city, big dreams ♪

♪ Big city, big dreams ♪

♪ Big city, big dreams ♪

♪ You know what that means ♪

♪ We're going hard and

we're going together ♪

♪ No limit is on ♪

♪ We know what we want ♪

♪ We're pushing start

and we're giving up never ♪

♪ Promise we're not making

empty promises ♪

♪ We were born to show

the world ♪

♪ Just who the bosses is ♪

♪ Big city, big dreams ♪

♪ You know what that means ♪

♪ We're going hard and

we're going together ♪

♪ Big city, big dreams ♪

♪ Big city, big dreams ♪

♪ Big city, big dreams ♪

♪ Big city, big dreams ♪

♪ Big city, big dreams ♪

♪ Big city, big dreams ♪

♪ We're going hard and

we're going together ♪