And one.
Heel forward.
Good.
That's right. Shoulder down.
And brush.
Do you know how much they take?
Usually no more than 12.
Twelve? From this class?
From the entire planet.
In the middle. Number 15
There are not enough voters. Bad feet
But look at him.
She's just a cosmic girl - Excuse me! - You are forgiven From other galaxies
My heart is in zero gravity
He is from the cosmic world
My nipples are in ecstasy We start.
Am I a bad mother if I I hope she doesn't understand Don't ask me I opposed this from the start.
- Mother! - Jody!
Mother! Ma'am, I'm in.
Oh!
I succeeded.
Beautiful, dear
Can you believe it
That's because you are a good dancer.
I'm going to New York.
Hey.
Hey, what happened?
- They don't take you? What? - Not.
No? Those bastards
Not, "No, they didn't do it." No, they did it.
Do you know who went there?
I thought maybe I wouldn't leave.
What are you talking about?
What will you do?
There is the opening of new Hooters. I can work there.
What is it like, though?
You don't have a shelf.
- I will get an implant! - Yes, right.
I scan all my radars
We will say he is from a quasar Forty million light years away
This is a distant solar system
I tried calling, but they did not list it So I asked for all the same numbers He said, "Enter my transporter
"So I can teleport yes " All around my heavenly body "
This can be a close meeting
I have to be careful not to flounder
Send me into hyperspace When I he's just a cosmic girl
From another galaxy
- do you need a hand? - No.
He's from the cosmic world
No. No?
= = I mean, no, thanks. Good.
She's cosmic
Idiot.
Sending me into hyperspace When I see her beautiful face
She's just a cosmic girl From other galaxies
Submitting my frequency
Yes, cosmic, oh
Can't you be a cosmic woman?
Hi. I am Eva Rodriguez. How are you?
Jody Sawyer. Well. I'm new here.
Oh me too. I took the top.
This is good.
Do you know who I saw on the trip?
Who?
Cooper Nielson.
Oh yeah? Did he appear to be _ arrogant in person when he was on TV?
You know, it's just weird I'm out that we will see People like him around all the time now.
You're used to it
I'm Maureen. I think I live with you
Don't sound so happy.
I am Jody Nice to meet you.
This is Eva.
What are you doing?
I knit a sweater.
Uh, if you want to smoke, You have to go out.
Good. I will go out. Are you coming
- See you later, Maureen. - See you later
Hey. Erik Jones
How are you, Erik?
My stage name is Erik O. Jones, after Oprah.
She's my idol
Eva Rodriguez, nobody.
Oh! An individual I like that.
I'm Jody Sawyer.
Now, we're just heading out to smoke. Do you want to join us?
Oh, come down. This is the Marlboro State.
So, Serge.
Sergei, Sergei.
Who is Babe? This is my girlfriend, Galina.
Oh, God, don't start him.
He was here for four years with me and Now he dances with the San Francisco Ballet.
Have you been here for four years?
Yes.
So you know the story with this Maureen girl we live with, huh?
You live with Maureen
Good luck
Great whore?
Biggest time And of course, He has the best technique in school.
He was here since he was nine years old.
Is this the right room?
If not, I will stay.
There are no arguments here, dear
You are Charlie
- Then you're in the right place - very good
That's Sergei, it's Jody, That's Eva, I'm Erik, and you're cute.
- A long trip? - From Seattle
My girlfriend dumped me to leave her there
Mmm.
Morning.
Will new students? raise your hand, please
Now, which of you is the best dancer in the last class he took?
Come on.
This is intoxicating, isn't it? Being the best
The teacher loves you. Other students ask for your help.
And an aura is built and then you are accepted into ABA.
And whether you admit it or not, You start thinking
I will watch you carefully in the coming months.
But I will not make a decision
until I see how you dance in the workshop performance,
At the end of the year.
They won't make decisions easily because you are all very talented You won't be here if you don't.
Thank you for bringing your gift to our community I wish you all very good years.
I hope he doesn't think is inspirational
Oh, one more thing, one more thing.
Next week is the gala company.
We always invite our advanced students to attend the show
and to help at the party afterwards.
I wish you all to be there.
And you?
Eva Rodriguez.
It's nice to be able to according to your busy schedule, Eva.
Oh, there's no sweat.
All right, ladies, we will start with our layers.
First position For the sake of stretching.
Full plie and back.
Port de bras forward.
Full port de bras back.
The same thing is in second place, fourth and fifth position
And then we will rise and take the balance in fifth.
Yes? Let's start. Steven?
Relaxing those fingers, Janie.
Very good, Maureen.
Pull the ribs. Really supportive.
Mmm-hmm.
A good long line, woman.
Put energy above your head.
What is your name dear
Jody Sawyer.
You need to concentrate on your turnout.
From the hips.
Mmm-hmm.
We have a dress code here.
Sunglasses, pink tights.
Stylish.
There is no gum
Get rid of your hair from your face.
Developpe, ecarte.
Changed to efface Plie. Tendu. Lift your legs, first arabesque.
Maureen, would you show it to us?
Now, look at Maureen's arm.
They are perfectly supported from below, not above
Doesn't wither on his side like dead chicken wings.
Oh, he is very kind.
Yes, just ask him.
And one.
Really extends that front leg. Yes.
Ready, second group.
Wow, where did it come from?
Gentle landings, ladies, please
Anna, turn off the mirror. Thank you.
Watch where you go, my dear. We do not carry collision insurance.
Who let disaster happen here?
Mmm.
I swear I'm better than that. I'm just really nervous.
Hey, don't sweat.
The first day has never been taken into account. Well?
Everything is important here.
One and hip
- Arm in front of you - Fresh meat.
In the middle.
And one. Well. Not bad.
cute. Who is he?
Charlie, from Seattle.
We just met him yesterday.
Is he gay or straight?
Straight.
Hi, Robert.
Hey, you guys. Look.
Hi, daughter.
Maureen, Anna.
Hi, Kathleen.
That's Kathleen Donahue, isn't it?
Yes. Kathleen Donahue.
God. She is beautiful.
Well, I think he looks like a gerbil
What?
He did it.
He just married Mr. Reeves, right?
Wait a minute. He married a director?
Mmm-hmm.
Now I understand.
Yes, this summer. That is a big scandal.
He has been with Cooper Nielson for several years.
And one day, out of nowhere,
he told him he left it for Jonathan Reeves.
Nobody knows they are having an affair.
And Cooper throws this big fitting exercise in front of the entire company
Call for prostitutes and so on.
That's amazing.
Then he dragged his broken heart to London to dance for this season.
Where rumors have it, he drinks like a fish
and screw every girl in tights.
He's back, you know.
I know.
I heard he hasn't talked to anyone.
He talked to me.
What?
You know, he, he offered to help me with my bag Bob, this is the advantage.
If I give you an extra seat, I take money from the Company.
Besides that, when did Last time did your paper load anything on us?
Oh, what the hell is
Three seats under your name will call,
but only because I'm good.
- Hi, ma'am - Hi dear
OK?
There is nothing to worry about.
So, what's the competition? What about your roommate?
Jody is helpless. He will never succeed.
Is he from Boston?
No, that's Eva.
Eva is actually good. Amazing extension
So you still think it will be you, Anna and Emily?
Yes. Even though, have you seen Emily lately?
Hi, Mrs. Cummings.
Oh dear.
Pas de deux hers Will need a crane to lift it.
It's impossible for anyone to actually buy this crap.
This was signed by Kathleen Donahue.
These are old smelly shoes.
- Cooper. - How are you?
Can I tear you up for a minute?
There is a woman here whose husband has just died, leaving him $ 200 million.
And he adores you.
Excuse me. It is beautiful.
Let me introduce you.
Now, why does it feel wrong?
Oh, this is just hello. This will be great for the Company.
- Jonathan. - Steve.
Well, if it's good for the Company.
I mean, you know me Team player.
Joan Miller. Cooper Nielson.
- Hello - This is an honor.
Cooper, I, without a doubt, your toughest fan.
And my beauty.
Good.
Now, what are you doing?
Far away in gloomy London,
when everyone loves you so much here?
Don't you listen to the rumor?
I'm offended. Beloved is smashed All of that.
God. Oh, I'm very sorry Not all of them. It is okay.
Joan, this is one of our students.
- Jody Sawyer - sorry
We have so many promising students this year,
It's hard for me to keep them straight.
you see?
That's how hard Jonathan's work is.
There are many things that happen,
he can't remember his name a beautiful girl
Don't worry, Jody Sawyer.
I don't run a company. I will not forget Excuse me.
I'll exchange you
one bliss potato with caviar for one of your tiara
Look, my old one is broken and I'm desperate.
What will you use for?
You know, funeral state, kidnapping, the usual
I will see if we have your size.
- Hey, do you want to see something? - What?
Come on, just go with this.
I appreciate that. It's always nice to dance with him.
Oh, Cooper, I told Kathleen,
But what is treated, namely Romeo and Juliet.
You are the best Romeo since Jonathan himself.
This is the good part.
And you two together.
I don't do anything
That's all he is.
Come on.
Save for the workshop, Charlie.
Look at him.
Come here.
- Let's show them - Sure.
You know exactly what you are doing.
You have no right to peek at me in front of everyone.
I don't know what you are talking about.
I didn't lead you.
I mean, I can't even touch you?
We're not friends anymore Okay, Cooper, listen.
But I'm just as happy to get married like me before you leave
Yes, well, if everything is so good at home,
Why are we dancing better tonight? than we ever had?
For God's sake, Cooper, it's acting.
Pretending
That's our job.
I have to go back.
God.
I know.
In a better scheme, it was a very cold night.
Yes, except for The slave laborer, it doesn't suck.
Excuse me. Come through.
No luck, huh?
- What? - tiara
He went to find one of my sizes.
Oh! Not. Not lucky.
Yes, right. I'm sure you tried the hardest.
Does anyone want fruit sluts to walk?
Yes, I will take one.
Almost all the fat, Emily.
Hello, Emily I'm Jim Gordon.
Hi.
So, you guys, work here?
Oh no. We are students at American Ballet Academy.
Ballerinas. Very cool.
God.
You have to try one of them, Maureen.
Well, he has a name. Maureen.
We have to go.
Yeah, yeah, me too.
- I'll go home, call my mom - Go and talk to him.
Tell him how wrong it is I've been about New York.
You know, Maureen No-last-name,
I've been telling him all this time,
"This is an interesting city, but at all
" without true natural beauty. "
And now that I've met you,
I know it's not true.
- Cummings. - What?
Last name That's Cummings.
Go. And one and stretch and stretch.
Raise well And good, Charlie. Yes.
The front leg stretch. Much better.
Yes, fine. Let's go.
Bring it to the front That's it. Well. Dip and leave.
Alright, I'm here Sorry.
I know I know. Forgive me.
And one. The arm is lifted here.
Head is here Yes yes yes
Lift through here, and lift,
but it's not tucked away, it's not tucked away, baby.
Ready, Maureen?
Beautiful round brise.
Legs always stretch.
Look at how beautiful the arm is.
Chief, Stephanie.
Everyone, ribs come in.
Don't let your elbows droop.
Voting, Jody.
From the hips, honey Now it's really fair Skim the surface this time, ladies.
Jody, flutter.
Yes, Eva.
Exactly.
Do you feel the difference?
Feel like the same nonsense for me.
It's too late to get out of that turn, Jody.
You're trying too hard Thank you, lady Emily.
You might want to visit nutritionist this week.
He can give you some good instructions.
Back. Back.
Let's go. Back.
I need to see the girls gesturing to their partners "Hello, I'm waiting."
And boys rush and kneel.
"I am your servant."
And...
I'm your servant
I will believe more if you don't stare in your own shadow when you say it
If someone wants to hear obscenities,
Miss Rodriguez, they can take the subway.
They don't need to spend $ 60 on ballet tickets.
Even though he has a point.
That leg, my darling Come back.
Come on, let's go back. Try again.
You have to work with me here, Jody.
OK?
Raise it, Anna.
Good, Eva.
Where is the number of voters, Jody?
After everything we talked about, I didn't see it.
Do you understand what I'm saying?
Use what you have and it turns out.
Jesus! He hears you!
Excuse me?
He hears you. We all hear you!
You don't need to talk to him like that!
Anyone can see him working his ass off!
That's enough, Miss Rodriguez.
This is my class.
And I will run it as I want.
If you have a problem with that, You are free to go.
Oh, Maureen, if you want to get a call, please do it at the hostel Don't give this number.
I am not
Well, Jim Gordon got it somehow
and has called you nonstop.
Hi. What are you doing here?
None.
I'm just waiting I know. I'm not myself today.
I didn't get enough sleep last night, so I was really tired Not just today, Jody.
I met you three times a week.
You don't improve I can work harder.
Oh, no matter how hard you work, there...
There are several facts about you as dancers that we have to face.
We can wait until the end of the year, If it's time for you to get a job.
Or we can talk about it now, while you still have a choice
You don't really turn out
So it needs work.
And you don't have big feet.
And while you are very beautiful,
You don't have an ideal body type.
Margot Fonteyn doesn't have big feet.
When Margot Fonteyn is on stage,
You can't tear your eyes from him.
That can't be taught.
In four months, we will Put it in the workshop in front of 3,000 people.
This is an audition for every major ballet company in the country.
From what I saw, I can't throw you into the workshop.
And if you're not on stage that day,
You will not get a job, not on ABC, not anywhere.
Then? Are you kicking me out?
No.
I just want you to really think
if this is the right place for you
What a stab.
He is very good about it.
Yes, but be kind when you say something broken down even more tedious.
What if he is right?
What?
Let's be honest.
You are not like most girls here.
Your technique isn't nearby where it should be
Hey, lightning news, there's more there
Great dancers than perfect techniques.
Try dancing Swan Lake without it.
Oh, God, I don't believe I heard this.
Listen, you're really smart.
If you send your application now, You can enter a good college.
I don't want to go to college. I want to dance.
Yeah, well, so do many people.
Jesus! What, you go Special bitch academy or something?
I'm just trying to be honest.
In my opinion, that's what friends do.
Tell each other the truth.
I think that explains why you have it so many friends If someone asks, I'm in the library.
Truth?
In terms of technique, you are behind.
But people here know what they're looking for And on the day of your audition, they saw it in you
Yes, and now everything they see is the wrong body type.
Oh, Eva, why don't I have your legs?
Good. Enough of this. Get up.
Why?
Because all we have done in this place is taking classes
And it's time for us to have a little fun.
Hey!
Hi, Maureen.
Hi, Emily. How are you doing
Good.
So, is Maureen really busy?
I mean, he doesn't see anyone else
Cooper Nielson or someone, right?
What do you know about Cooper Nielson?
Hey, I've done my ballet research.
We are not recommended for dating company members I fully support that policy.
Seeing.
What I came here to say is I went to Columbia, pre-Med.
I have a clean record, Cleanliness is perfect and this is my number.
Go talk to him.
Come on, leave.
Hey.
The problem is, I have priority.
You can only be a dancer for 10 years.
Maybe 15 if you don't get hurt.
So, for the next decade at least...
Hey, all I ask is a date.
God!
That's why I like this person.
Good. Anna is sure, isn't she?
He has always been Jonathan's favorite.
- Maureen too - Oh, yeah, you're right
boring.
Boring or not, Jonathan likes it.
Yes, that's all leaving one girl open.
- Emily will get it - I don't think so
He started big. Jonathan hates big.
Oh no. This is just a little extra padding for winter
You didn't finish everything like that to talk about ballet
Come on.
What does he have that I don't have?
He can be salsa.
Did you call the salsa? Come on, Erik.
We will show them salsa.
Get your ass here
What is that?
That's not salsa.
- It's not salsa. - Use the technique, Charlie.
This is it, son.
Hi.
Where are you from?
- Jersey. - New Jersey?
me. I'm from Russia.
Yes? What are you doing here?
I am a ballet dancer.
So, how do I do this, exactly?
You have never been fascinated before
No.
Just roll it over there.
In Nepal, there is this forest
and this elephant is walking way and he steps on the thorns.
She's like, "Oh, God, it hurts."
He saw a little mouse, he left, "Oh, rat, can you help me?
" Take a thorn from my leg, It hurts a lot. "
And the mouse left,
" No, no, you stepped on my uncle last week.
"I remember you. Forget about friend. No way."
And he goes, "Please, come on, I would do whatever was very painful."
So the mouse goes, "Anything?" He said, "Yeah."
He said, "Alright." So he pulled out the thorn.
Elephants feel much better,
and he said, "Thank you so much, how can I get back?"
Mouse goes,
"I do not know, I want to have a way with your
-" I find you sexy. " Oh my God!
He did. He said, " Let me go with you. "
And the elephant goes, "No."
He said, "You promised." And he just climbs up and starts doing elephants.
Like an elephant, "Well, I think I'll leave it done. " That's the right thing to do it here, "You know?
Then there are three monkeys in the tree
that sees mice this turns elephant.
And they are like, "Oh, my goodness."
They take this coconut and they just start throwing them.
And they just start throwing it away. right on the head
The elephant left, "Oh, God, it hurts."
Mice don't even stop. He said, "Yeah, take everything, bitch, take everything."
This is my type of mouse.
Do you know what I mean?
Why isn't all dancing fun?
All dancing is fun.
Maybe for you Russia, huh?
So what are you doing in New York?
Mafia.
Mmm.
- You have, uh... - Mmm.
Is it arrogant to ask to come?
Yes.
Plus, you are not permitted. Boarding rules
So, it's a good night.
I think so. Yes.
But not goodbye.
No, no goodbye.
I have to go.
Good evening.
Thank you sir!
Guys, let's go to another club. I want to dance.
Okay, ma'am. Time to go.
Taxis, taxis!
You sweat
I don't mind because you're sweet.
So is your sweat.
sweet sweat.
You too
What? Sweet or sweaty
Second.
- Ow! - Forgive me. Sorry.
Come on, Jody.
Can't do anything else today.
Be careful with that.
You break it, you buy it.
Okay, stop. Stop.
You're five, come here God.
If you show up in class is not ready to work, this is an insult.
Not only for me To fellow students and to school.
Get out of my class
How many studios are there at all?
Eight.
Oh! That's a lot of mirrors.
It's worth seeing Sergei continue with the old woman.
God. Right.
I've forgotten all about that.
We didn't succeed, okay?
Yes, right.
I think he will release his jaw and swallow you whole
You know, I'm fair trying to imagine what a beautiful Galina is
- have to say about it - No! Not!
No, you can't tell him. Not!
- I'm drunk and I'm lonely and... - Oh, yes, I can.
That's not... That doesn't mean anything, friend.
I don't know, Sergei. I'm with Jody.
I believe a girl has the right to know What kind of dog is he? save himself for.
- How about this, huh? - Oh!
I'm sorry!
No no no no! Come on!
Stop it!
Stop, stop, stop! Okay, okay, okay.
So, there are these and all of these wild animals, lions and tigers and this elephant, and he's there Walk together and he steps on this thorn.
Doesn't it make sense for Charlie for your partner in pas de deux class?
He is very kind.
It seems futile for him to become Jody's partner.
It's okay. So, still on this thorn and it really hurts.
Honey, I'm trying to talk to you about something important
This is not very important. Let me finish.
Not so important?
Having a bad pair of de uxes Like having a bad tennis partner.
I don't know I've never played tennis.
What's wrong with you?
Have you just started menstruation?
No, God.
Now, you're acting weird.
I'm just trying to tell a joke.
And I'm trying to have what's important Conversation about your future Charlie shows the best from his partner.
That is a good thing that will make a difference
when it comes to throwing student workshops.
I don't think I will have trouble getting a good part, mama
You can't be arrogant, Maureen.
Your entire career is dependent about what you will get to dance in the workshop.
I know all this.
Please don't turn away Being a teenager who is pouting at me now.
You've come this far
I think we are free from home.
However...
I met Jonathan today.
I can easily mention Your idea of partnering with Charlie.
- I'm sure he will agree that... - So, what happens is,
the elephant goes, "Ow, ow!" and the mouse goes away,
"Take everything, bitch!"
You are threatened by me I am not threatened by anyone.
Yes, that is so. You are afraid to open the Times
and finally reading, there is someone making an interesting dance for ABC.
I'm not an idiot.
If you prove to be a great choreographer,
I will beg you to make a dance.
But for now, I can only choreography for student workshops?
That's my decision You know, you still depend on all that personal nonsense.
I do not need to rely on anything.
I have that girl.
Hi. Do you have a 5:30 class?
What do you want?
Anything except ballet
What are you doing here!
All right, George.
Take the donkey
What's wrong?
All right, everyone!
Let's do it!
Spread!
Let's start with the usual warm.
And five, six, seven, eight!
Look down. And back.
Right, center, left, center.
Right shoulder
Left shoulder.
- Hey, you made it! OK. - Hey
Alternately.
And second!
That's it. Roll over.
Roll over the hips.
Come on. Mix it.
Good.
Be prepared to go down and contract.
Get down and contract. and down.
Whoa!
And wake up. Many actions here!
Push it out. Come on, hold it, hold it.
Alright. Lie down. Up!
Kick it up! And go up!
Good. The other side. Up!
And upwards. You have that
Alright.
You will wake up.
And I want you to get up.
And stretching.
Alright. I want to take it from above.
I want it full. Look, forget the steps.
Just dancing bullshit from it.
And one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.
People
Continue to learn '
Five, six, seven, eight. One two three four.
Continue to warrin '
Hit that, boy.
Continue to turnin '
Because it won't take too long
Strength
Continue lyin '
Whereas your people
What Yes!
Continue to dy '
Good.
World
Continue to turnin '
Yes!
Push it, huh.
I'm so glad he let me try again Because I was the last time on earth I live the whole world of sin
I am very happy because I know more than I know
Will continue to try until I reach the highest point
Yes. OK. It was really fun!
Alright, girl. Come on.
Lovers
Keep lovin '
While the people are believers
Continue to believe
Sleep
Just stop
Because it won't take too long
Oh no
I'm very happy he let me try again
Because I was the last time on earth I live the whole world of sin
I am very happy because I know more than I know
Will continue to try until I reach a higher place
Yes!
And Stevie knows That, uh, no one will drop me off.
Until I reach the highest place
Because Stevie and I, look, we will sail in a funky voice.
Until I reach the highest place
Bustin 'comes out and I'll destroy you, Because I'm sailing.
Until I reach the highest place
Leave!
Just sail, sail to a higher place
Until I reach the highest place
Yes! Go for it
Alright!
Get you, Choreographer.
This is only for a workshop.
Now, just make sure to take risks, okay Because you are so bad when you play safe
Thank you. That's sweet. Very.
- Thank you. - You are welcome.
- large class - Mmm.
Thank you. See you later.
Jody Sawyer.
See? I said that I will remember your name.
What are you doing here?
Is that a problem?
I mean, I know I shouldn't do it take classes elsewhere
Like I care. You look great there.
Thank you.
No. It's just that class.
I mean, why is that? I can't dance like that in my ABA class?
Because ABA has a big stick on his buttocks?
- Have you had dinner yet? - Yeah.
Dessert?
Up. We will go to ride.
Good.
I tried it But it seems like I can't get it I think of anything
But you
I want to be with you If it's only for one night Who is the one in your hand, to hold you tight
I could swear I have some cakes or something.
No problem. I shouldn't eat it.
I'm in trouble enough with my body like that.
Where are you from? Jonathan?
Yes. That, plus, my feet suck. I am poorly trained.
And I can never be a dancer, forever.
Jonathan is a fool.
I can't take my eyes off you tonight.
The best I can do.
Applause.
I mean, you know.
I saw your dance before I recognized your face I have to admit, I recognize your face first.
I want to be with you I want to be with you Ooh, yeah
I want to be with you Oh, honey, I can't fight This feeling again
drives me crazy when I try
So come, take my hand Can you make my wish
dear, you are commanded
I want to be with you Regardless of what they say
There's nothing more I want than feeling like this
I want to be with you
I want to be with you I want to be with you I want to be with you I want to be with you I want to be with you Do you want something Air?
- Some more wine? - Not.
I can keep looking for the cake.
I'm fine.
Cooper, this is Jonathan.
We will be in girl class at school at 10:00 Monday morning
to complete the casting workshop.
Be there
Chasse, releve. Chasse, tendu.
Plie.
Anna. Anna, I asked for it a double pirouette there.
Not triple. Please help again.
Spots faster, woman. Steven.
This is the chasse, not dandruff, Pasquale.
Anna, Anna!
I want a double clean.
I'm sorry. I think There is enough music for three people.
I mean, wouldn't it be better? if we all do triple?
Double End of discussion.
You want to use it
That's much better, Nicole. Yes.
Really gives size, woman.
Don't touch your wrist, Emily.
Yes.
Beautiful, Aesha.
Alright, woman Maureen.
Good jump, good elevation.
But you really will fly more if it's from the heart
Who cares what he thinks?
Juliette Simone, please.
His name is Julie Simon, He grew up in Perth Amboy and his father runs Wal-Mart.
Don't let that get to you.
That doesn't mean anything.
Just in case you are wondering, casting goes up at 1:00.
Daddy? I got instructions on the Italian Symphony.
That is the old part of Gelsey Kirkland.
Maureen can't lead in Jonathan's ballet,
But it's more people.
Like, baby. Are you not happy?
Jody.
Miss Thing, you do it Piece with us both.
- what part - ballet is really new
- World premiere show - You're kidding.
- Made above us - Who is the choreography?
We can always find some more practice time later.
Hi.
This is for you.
Thank you.
I just want you to know how many means to me in your ballet
And I will not disappoint you.
Now, you are the best for this part.
Simple as that.
This is dessert. So, um...
You will have some at hand next time.
See you later
What?
I said nothing.
Take this.
Nonsense. You heard it
They are for the next time.
- Hey - Congratulations
Ballet Cooper
Yes. Somewhat extraordinary.
It should be good.
I guess.
Jody said that he had all these theories about making ballet for the people.
Give me tiaras and boys in tights every day.
I heard you were in the corps in ballet Jonathan
Yes.
Just show it, don't pee from the boss.
No one will see me and I will never get a job.
I'm sorry.
Big problem. I don't care Yes. I know.
This sucks, doesn't it?
What?
No matter
Type, huh.
Five, six, seven, eight.
All eyes are on you.
Your eyes are only on Maureen.
Present your chest.
Walk bravely.
Breathing.
The man is a fossil.
He must be in the museum.
Do you have a question, Miss Rodriguez?
Yes. What is this about?
Music. Music.
This is an expression of harmony It is not from this world.
Sergei, chest up. Chest.
That's it. There he is. Soft hand
His hands are soft, Maureen. There he is.
I want this to be as real as that. This is a triangle.
She's a ballerina, and she's in love with you, Erik.
And Charlie is another person.
He's the director of the ballet company.
Good. Let's play with stairs. See what we have Michael.
Good. Step, touch, step, touch.
Pas de bourree. Double pirouette.
All right, you keep doing it
You watch this
Do a double pirouette, up to your knees.
Then give my left arm.
I'll get you here.
And then, lift you like this.
That will work. Erik.
Eva!
You don't like it too much, right?
I don't blame you
She's impossible.
Headstrong, selfish, unforgiving.
Arrogant like hell.
The problem is, you will be so hard pressed to search choreographers or company directors who is not like that
Unwise dancers blame them.
"He doesn't like me." "He is not fair."
"I should have that part."
Smart people know where to look when things get rough
That doesn't exist.
That's here.
No matter what happens in class,
in performance, last week, five minutes ago,
If you come back here, you will be at home.
Hey, so how are you training?
Oh, it's okay. You know.
And the king of ballet?
Oh, Jonathan is fine.
Oh, but Juliette Simone, a nosy whore!
He thinks he knows everything about everyone
- Hey - Hi.
And where did you go?
Well, this is Erik's birthday, so we will take it out.
Oh.
Good, have fun
Do you want to come
Jim will be swung. Can he come too?
Sure. Take your mother too Good?
You are not alone Because we will, you will see
We will... We will be friends forever
I have a little something for you.
What? What is this? Oh, my God.
Hey! You know you shouldn't...
Hey, you shouldn't eat donuts. They are bad for you
Good. Enter into the picture I don't want to miss this shot.
Come on. Erik, in front.
That's it. happy face
We will, you will see
We will be friends forever
You never stopped, right?
They still hate my body.
You are too hard on yourself.
You look great in practice.
The ballet is not ABC.
You don't like it
Who cares what I like?
The workshop was about what Jonathan liked.
Is entering the company really all that matters to you?
This is very different for you, Charlie.
They love you.
I mean, they print your name practically in the program already.
You need to take it some time away from all this.
That was the last thing I needed.
We can go out sometime.
Like dating
Yes. Like a date.
That's very sweet, Charlie, But I kind of saw someone.
Sorry. I did not realize.
No. It's just that it's new
and I don't want to make that big thing, you know?
Of course, yes. Not big Hey, you haven't seen my boyfriend, have you?
Tall, thin, legs for days?
Yes. I pushed it to the sea.
Are you okay?
Good. Just drunk, you know.
Do you want water or anything?
No, it passed.
- Are you sure? OK. - Yeah.
No, Erik!
It's about sex.
I want you to feel it. Let me show you.
Now, where do you see me? I'm right against it.
My hips are right against it.
- you understand - Yeah. I got it.
Good.
Charlie, what do you think about this? for the end of pas de trois?
Can I see that?
Sure.
I changed it a little.
That can work.
That also works.
How about that?
Why don't you try this?
I can do it.
You did that
Move.
Daughters Daughters Arm above before going to arabesque.
Boys, you have to watch each other in the elevator.
Emily, you're out of line.
Look at the diagonals. Look at that.
Maureen, wake up. Where is your focus
You will be on stage in less than a month.
How do you expect? 3,000 people to see you lift your arms,
if you don't do it beautifully?
What are you doing here?
I want to surprise you
You look amazing out there.
- thank you - your amazing pirouette.
Friend of Cooper?
Somewhat.
You are in big trouble.
He is in my ballet.
Please.
She's the heartbeat from the tattoo of your name on her ass.
- Want to go to my place? - Sure.
Alright.
- See you later. - See you tomorrow.
Where are we going?
Night. Lexington?
Good evening.
- Excuse me. - Oh! Kind.
No, my fault is completely.
Good thing I'm not stepping on One of your legs, you can sue me.
Don't worry They aren't as valuable as they used to be.
So, how does Jonathan's ballet come along?
This will be beautiful. Really beautiful
Oh! Well.
Does Maureen feel better?
Better than what
He said he felt he would come down with something Bug
Oh! Right. Right, that bug.
Joan!
What brings you here to the simple part of our city?
Now, Cooper invited me to to watch the practice.
He did?
Good thing both of you keep in touch
Only a little. You know.
He is kind to tired old women.
Nonsense. Oh...
Have fun.
Okay, guys, you have...
Let's take it from the bridge.
Is that clear?
Okay, Jody, you're here.
Yesterday I was on the left stage.
Now, today you are right.
What will I do tomorrow?
Excuse me?
I mean, you keep changing your mind.
This is rather difficult to track.
This isn't too complicated.
I want what I say I want, when I say I want it
Do you have a problem with that?
Yes. Maybe I do it.
What about what I want?
I don't care what you want!
You are a dancer Period.
You do what I want.
And if you won't do that, Then what are you doing here?
I'm afraid that's how ballet is made.
Everything is very dramatic.
Don't look at me I'm too shy.
You say how you feel.
How a dancer feels is not a problem for a choreographer.
No, but how does a woman feel
It should be important for the man he sees.
Do you think I'm an idiot to get involved with him
No.
I think he's an idiot for not treating you well.
Come on. Come back.
I can't Of course you can.
No, I'm all branching out.
I feel...
So use that
What?
Whatever you feel, just dance.
And you are not blemished.
I'm sorry.
I'm ready.
Alright. Let's take it from above.
Good morning, Mrs. Cummings.
Good morning, Emily.
Maureen, honey, can I steal you for a moment?
- I have a class - It won't take long.
Ow!
Juliette told you lately.
Do you talk to Juliette about me?
He is looking for me. He talked to me.
- Did he do it? - Yes, he did it He asks if you do it better,
which means he noticed You did bad.
Bug For God's sake, it's not even a good lie.
I know what happened, Maureen.
You have to ask yourself, What did this child do to dance you?
And women must appear fifth before the show starts
Stop! Stop!
Maureen,
I need to see the movement, is not the effort behind it.
Thank you. We are running out of time.
We will take this tomorrow.
Emily.
Can I see you in my office?
Emily!
- Emily! - What happened?
What did he say to you?
He told me that I am not quite proud of my body.
Yes. My mother thinks it's the best.
so we have enough.
I want you guys to promise me
You won't let anyone make you feel bad about yourself, okay?
You are perfect as God created you.
We have to go, honey.
I know I'm not a doctor or anything,
but I know that What you do is really bad for you I'm not feeling well.
Maureen, please.
What do you know?
I know that there is no proper purpose make you sick
Yes? Well, maybe my goal is a little more demanding than yours Treatment is demanding, thank you,
but I won't start hurt myself for that!
I am not hurt.
I made a decision, sacrifice for what I wanted
Oh, like, like you know what you want!
What do you mean?
Do you know what?
Call me crazy, but I find it hard to believe that a girl is vomiting everything she eats,
everything that is in harmony with wants and needs
Do you know what? I don't need this
Not from you God.
All right, look, I'm sorry.
Please, don't go running out of here in the middle of the night
Just back away Maureen, listen to me.
Wait. Look. Not me...
I don't want to throw you away.
I just want to help you.
I don't need help I'm fine.
I am the best damn dancer at American Ballet Academy.
Who are you? Nobody.
If you release your center, it will only happen, of course.
Now remove the neck.
Fun.
Do you want to show it again?
Do you mind?
Not at all.
Alright, boys and girls, let's go to the opening diagonal.
I know some of you heard orchestras for the first time,
But that doesn't mean you can stop counting.
You are all from music.
You must remember your number.
Continue.
Are you sure it's here?
That's what Sergei said.
God!
"Dancing a new choreography by Cooper Nielson is Jody Sawyer,
Erik, check this
People please This is training, not social hours!
I have never been in a newspaper before.
I know. Neither do I.
This is really cool, huh?
Are you warmed up?
Of course.
Five, six, seven, eight. One...
We don't invite the press to the workshop.
You know that.
I don't invite anyone Nancy says that every paper has been called,
and all they ask is your ballet.
Hey, if there's interest, that's good, but other than that...
Crap
Once again.
Emphasizing the press, kissing Joan Miller's ass.
He hasn't shown interest in the company since he started to spend time with you.
Well, what do you know?
I think I have a girl right now, huh?
Dirt.
Erik, you're fine
Ow!
Where is that?
Man, I'm sorry Now, you should start practicing substitute players
This is Andre. He is not good enough.
I can't use it.
You have to use him. Erik can't dance.
I will do it
You can't do that, Cooper.
Workshops for students.
If you want your students to dance my ballet tomorrow,
they will dance with me If not, I withdraw it.
Hey.
Are you okay?
Erik was hurt today.
And you know the first one I thought when I saw it coming down?
What?
"I hope it's me."
So, that makes me think, you know,
Because it's not a normal reaction.
How much do you like from me
is because I am a ballet dancer and how much because I am me?
I can't do it. I can't dance with him.
Why? Because he dumped you?
No. Because he is the best dancer in the world Jody. Jody, you will be fine. Just sleep.
You know Erik, I have the opportunity to show Jonathan
How wrong I am about me.
Now, next to Cooper, I will look like a total amateur.
Hey, where are you? Practicing?
How are you Erik?
Well, he can't dance tomorrow.
How are you
- relieved - What?
Right. They think the sun is shining your ass, so you will still make a company
Only my luck.
I will kill your luck Everything I've ever wanted is at the American Ballet Company.
Well, there are three going tomorrow
And if you both Can just relax and sleep,
You can get two of them.
Alright, you were accepted at my place.
me? No, I'm messed up There's a chance I'm back in September
Eva.
But I started dancing long before this stupid workshop.
And I will go continue to dance long after that.
So tomorrow is one more day for me to dance.
Tomorrow it's time for them to decide the rest of my life.
I don't dance for them anymore.
I dance for me.
Can we... Let's just sleep.
Good afternoon, Mr. Dunn. Thank you for all your support Oh, Erik, how are you?
This is a sprain.
I have to last for six weeks.
It's long enough to destroy my entire career.
Women and men, this is your half hour call Half an hour.
Is Miami here?
Everyone here
I will kill to get an offer from Miami.
I can't use that.
God. It's really packed. Come here.
Can you believe this
God. Okay, I'm nervous. Let's go.
Nicole, Merde. Gillian, Lena, merde.
Thank you for your work This is what we are working on.
Anna, Merde.
Still only room for three of us in the company?
Don't even think about it.
Alright.
Merde. Thank you, lady Place! The place!
And curtain warmers come out. Go away.
Warm the curtains.
And curtains. Go away.
How are you feeling? You are ready?
I think so.
Look, are they fouettes at the end?
I really need you to stand on your feet.
- I know. - Because in practice,
- not working properly. - I know.
This is at the end of the ballet and we need everything together,
- everything is fast - Cooper.
I know.
Sorry, of course you did.
I just want everything to be perfect.
Why don't you let me finish the warm up?
You will be great.
See you out there
See you later.
Listen, forget him.
Just dance like you feel it.
Easy like that, huh?
I have to warm up.
They love you Thank you.
Do you see how I am tonight?
Yes, really.
Good. Good luck.
Oh, thank you.
- Good luck. Well. - Thank you.
What is happening? Do Jonathan know?
Where is Maureen?
What happened to Maureen?
I think Maureen has this role.
It says here, "Maureen Cummings."
Excuse me.
Mother.
What's wrong?
- Are you sick? - Not.
Then why is the garbage out there? dance your part
Because I want it. He is not trash.
I... I don't know...
Jesus Christ, Maureen! I don't know how to respond to this.
You can ask why.
Okay, fine. Why? Why, in the name of God, why?
Because I don't want to be a ballet dancer.
Yes, you do You always have
No, mum If this is what I want, I won't feel unhappy like before.
I... I have a friend, I'll sleep well.
I will not vomit half of the things I eat
You pay attention to your weight. Nothing wrong with that.
God, don't you hear me?
I say that I am not happy and sick.
I can't do this anymore. Don't care Of course I care. Of course! But this is your dream.
Maureen, don't just throw away your dreams!
That's your dream And it is more important to you than anything that is important to me
So I did it, but I can't anymore.
Dear, it's not like that I don't care about your feelings. I do
It's just... you see, me...
I know.
I know how sorry it feels to be and I don't want it for you
I know what it feels like to look back and hope.
That's ballet for me.
A hopeful life that I found something I really loved,
not something I happened to do it well.
I'm not you, ma'am. I mean, you don't have legs.
I have no heart.
That's beautiful.
He is fantastic.
She's fine.
Now, get ready for what's next.
And one, two, three, four,
five, six, seven, eight.
Hee-hee
Ooh
Come on, kid Ow!
Hey, honey dear with high heels
You gave me a fever like . I never, ever knew You are only a beauty product
I like your path
Talk to you, your clothes
I feel your fever from about a mile
I'll pick you up in my car and we'll paint the city
Just kiss me, honey and say twice
That you are one for me
The way you feel makes me feel
The way you feel makes me
You really changed me You really changed me You dropped me from my feet You dropped me from my feet My lonely days are gone My lonely days are gone I like the feeling you gave me Just hold me, baby and I'm in ecstasy Oh, I will work from 9 to 5
To buy items to keep you by my side I have never felt love before
Just promise, honey You will love me forever I swear I made you satisfied
Because you are one for me The way you feel makes me
The way you feel makes me
You really changed me You really changed me You dropped me from my feet now, honey You dropped me from my feet My lonely days are gone My lonely days are gone Oh, no, no, no, yeah, baby Oh, oh, oh
I see the way he treats you
I feel your tears crying
And it makes me sad and it makes me angry There is nothing I can do, baby
Because your lover is my best friend
And I think that's where the story is
So I have to try to stay in it
You will never be mine If I'm the one who loves you, baby
Only the tears you will cry will become tears of joy
And if I'm by your side I will give you love in my hand If I am one in your life Yeah dear I want to reach out and see you beside me Here, beside me, baby
Bring your arm right now
Scream, "I love you" loudly
One day I prayed that I could find its strength To turn to you and say
If I'm the one who loves you, baby
Only the tears you will cry will become tears of joy
If I'm by your side You will never know one night is quiet And if that is my hug you live
I will give you love in my hand If I am one, baby
If I am one
If I am one in your life Dancing
I have nothing left to do except dance
From these bad times I will go through
Just dancing Got a hot can on my heels tonight, honey I feel thunder seeing lightning
I know this anger heaven was sent
So I have to hang out all my hang-ups Because at the boogie I feel very bent Hey, hey
This is only briefly the gut reaction I got
I know I've never felt this way before
I don't know what to do
But then it's not new
Trapped between hell and high water
I need medicine to make it complete
Hey, dance, yeah
Oh, the bad things people say
Dance, yes But I will still do it
Dance, huh
Got a hot can on my heels tonight, honey You know this boogie is real Got a hot can on my heel, huh
Will dance... Will dance my blues away tonight
Dancing
Hey, DJ, leave the music... Let the music...
Why aren't you just...
Hey, DJ, throw away my attention Leave the music... Yes, yes
I will live this party life
Uh-yes, yes, yes
Hey, DJ, let the music...
- Yeah, just dancing - I'll live this party life
Uh-huh, yes, just dancing Hey, DJ, throw away my attention I will dance this party
Dance, huh
I have nothing left to do except dance
From these bad times I will go through
Just dancing, huh
Got a hot can on my heels tonight, honey You know, you know, I know I'll dance Dance, dance, dance
Dance, dance, dance, dance
Dance, dance, dance
They like it. Beautiful.
Place. The place
A place to call curtains. Let's begin!
You will kill me - What's wrong? - Oh, I'm very sorry - Are you crazy? - I want to tell you
- Are you crazy? - Forgive me.
Ah! Are you there.
Cooper, honey, you're amazing.
You are beautiful You are also amazing.
I have to steal it.
I stole you Excuse me. I have a small exercise room.
Do you want the first girl or boy?
Girls
Will you excuse me?
Tell me more.
I have a dancer and a place to build.
There will be a studio.
That's the idea!
God. What happened?
What did he say?
Mother! Oh, I'm really glad you're here
Come on. We want to see what you have done until the last year - Daddy! - And I have to tell you,
That's the most Fantastic thing I've ever seen.
Very good, honey It's just, great.
Do you want to know something stupid?
I really started to believe I don't need to hear it again.
I succeeded! I succeeded!
Oh! Thank you.
We will, uh, see you again at the hostel.
Yes, we will arrive at the hostel.
Excuse me. Eva Rodriguez.
Jonathan wants to meet you
Ooh...
What you did today is really rude.
I'm sorry.
Yes.
Or actually, I don't.
Because that's the best time ever in my life Jesus! That's a big ballet, Jonathan. You know it?
Thank you. And you are great in it.
And I want to have you as a member of the Company.
If you join us.
Are you crazy?
I hope not, but it depends entirely on you, right?
God! Oh, my God!
Hey guess what?
I just talked to Joan Miller.
He likes the ballet and wants to fund my company.
- I will have my own company. - You are kidding.
- No. - God, congratulations
Listen, you must be in my company.
You will be the star.
We will be big together.
Jody,
they are ready for you Jody.
Wait.
For ten years, what I want
is to be one of the American Ballet Ballerinas the perfect company I want to be you, Juliette.
But I'm not you.
And I'm not perfect. I'm just me.
Bad feet and so on
And I started thinking I like it better.
No. Please do not.
Because otherwise will offer me a place in the Company,
then I don't want to hear it.
And if you are,
I might not have the power to say no.
And then I'll shop for the best dancing year
behind a corps, waving roses back and forth.
And I'm better than that.
So thank you, Jonathan, for returning I became the best dancer I could.
I appreciate it more than I can say, really.
Because the best dancer I can be the principal
at the new company Cooper Nielson.
Erik!
Girl, you have too many things.
I didn't expect it.
I know. I really thought Jonathan had to have his head checked.
Oh, yes, because he was taking a head case and was paralyzed.
- You are in - Yes. Bum legs and all!
God! Oh, my God!
Maureen, you can just tell me.
Sergei, I'm very sorry I really want to tell you.
No problem. No problem. I got San Francisco with Galina.
- Oh! That's perfect. - It was great. Congratulations, bud.
Thank you. I will catch up with you later.
Congratulations.
Hey!
Everyone says you are beautiful.
You don't watch
Are you okay?
Not really. Not. But I will.
- Eva! - Hey!
You will
Erik. What do you think?
You are fine, for a substitute.
- I do what I can. Congratulations. - thank you
I hear you have a place here.
Yes. And I hear you have yourself main dancer
Do you agree with me?
I'm with you.
You will not regret it.
Cooper, you're an extraordinary dancer
and you are a great choreographer,
But as a boyfriend, you kind of suck.
- Hey, Jody - Hey
So what happened?
I entered here.
God! It was incredible.
Jonathan said you joined Cooper Company Yes.
I started as headmaster.
What else can girls want?
Well, tonight's party date, for one thing.
Did you take me out?
Yes.
Are you saying huh?
I think so. Yes.
Come on.
- Jody Sawyer - Jody
When it starts to get rough
And you feel like you have enough
Let the music master your soul Take the opportunity and do what you feel
You are strength They cannot live without it
You have to break the chain yeah, yeah
There is passion inside
Inner strength that drives
Can't anyone take it from you?
This is the biggest
You burn the floor when you live
And we dancin '
And it feels fine I can't control my desires
And we dancin '
And it feels fine Yes
And we dancin '
And it feels fine Can't hold me back Have to reach the sky
And we dancin '
And it feels fine Yes yes
And we dancin '
You are one that keeps your dreams alive
And you are one
Who feels the rhythm deep inside
Have you ever wondered if you can make it fly?
But you will never know if you don't really try
There are lots of pauses
Fast cut and one million starts
Can make you wonder Can make your dream
Ahead from the start
If you know your heart And follow your own destiny Don't get lost in the crowd
Be a strong person and turn your head around
Moving from dark to light
You have a spark
You have fire
You are the heart
Now be a believer
Because we live in the world from so many choices
It's hard to find our own voice
And it continues every day
So get with earth And get with the sky
Get with the inside
Don't get lost in the crowd
Be a strong person and turn your head around
Moving from dark to light
- You have a spark and fire - You have a spark
- You have fire - You have a heart - You are the heart - Now believe
Now be a believer
Don't get lost in the crowd
Haven't you lost among the people?
Moving from dark to light
- Don't do it, honey - You are a spark
- You have a heart - You have fire
- You are the heart - Now just believe it Now be a believer
Be a strong person and turn your head around
Moving from dark to light
You are a spark
You are the heart
Now be a believer
Don't get lost in the crowd