♪♪ [classical]
♪♪ [continues]
[door closes]
Dad?
[footsteps]
Dad?
Dad!
[pounds on door]
No! No! Don't go! Don't go!
[pounding on door]
Dad, please don't go.
Dad, please!
Gabby. Gabby.
Mm...
You all right?
Y-Yeah. I'm fine.
Another nightmare?
Yeah.
Maybe you should call him.
Why?
He's probably sucking face
with the collagen queen.
And since when
do you take his side?
Whoa. I am not taking his side.
But he is your father,
and you should try
and see him before we leave.
Sorry to say, but when you
spring a surprise move
on a 17-year-old
with this much crap
and you give her
a week to pack,
doesn't leave a lot of time
for good-byes.
Fine. I'm not gonna make you do
anything you don't wanna do.
Except move across the country
in the middle of my senior year.
Gabby, I didn't want this
any more than you did.
Um, I'm sorry, Mom.
I know you didn't plan
for any of this.
And we'll get through it
together, okay?
I am the mom.
I'm the one who's supposed
to be telling you that.
Come on, Mom.
Didn't you know?
Gabby the Gab here
knows it all.
Um, did I give you permission
to enter, worm?
[doorbell rings]
Max, go get the door.
Great. They're here.
♪♪ [pop]
♪ I ♪
♪ Hate ♪
♪ When ♪
♪ People say, "How ♪
♪ Have you been, girls?" ♪
♪ I'm ♪
♪ A relatively nice girl ♪
♪ But I'll ♪
♪ Lie every time ♪
♪ It's not you ♪
♪ It's me ♪
♪ No, it's you ♪
♪ I don't even really know
what's wrong ♪
♪ I just know I never ♪
♪ Quite belong ♪
♪ So I'm sorry
if I stay in bed ♪
♪ I gotta do my best ♪
♪ Fix what's left of my head ♪
♪ I don't mean
to cause an uproar ♪
♪ It's just these cracks
in the armor ♪
♪ Don't ♪
♪ Think ♪
♪ You know how sick ♪
[horn honks]
Oh.
Hi, guys.
How are you?
Ah, you made it!
Hi!
Oh, I think my legs
are petrified.
[Gabby]
And if I never see
another fast-food place,
I will die a happy soul.
So good to see you guys.
Gabriella, when did you become
one of these depressed,
gothic types?
[laughs]
Um, I'm not goth, Aunt Belinda,
and I'm not depressed.
At least I wasn't,
until now.
So, what do you think
of our new house?
We got a great deal,
thanks to your Uncle Bill.
I call first dibs
on the bedrooms!
[Mother sighs]
[Belinda]
Well, they seem
to be doing all right.
They're resilient,
like their father.
When are the movers
getting here?
Ohh.
A few hours.
Great.
Marsh, sweetie, um,
you're not...
Belinda! Of course not.
I just feel like celebrating,
you know?
Being so close
to my little sister again.
Okay.
I'm sorry. I-I just...
Anyway, here.
It's fine. I'm fine.
Good.
[sighs]
I don't think
I'm gonna like it here.
This school isn't cheap.
I mean, the only reason
your father
was willing to pay for it
was because it has--
Has the best
science engineering program
South Carolina has to offer.
I know.
You do want to get into
a good premed program
don't you?
Well, I guess.
But look.
Do you see anyone out there
who looks like me at all?
The daughter I knew
used to celebrate
being unique.
That's because
we used to live in a place
where being unique
was celebrated.
I'm willing to bet
that somewhere
in this sea of students,
you're gonna find
some really cool kids.
And if I don't?
Then you can quit school
and join me
in the fun employment line.
I think I'll take
my chances in there.
See ya.
[English accent] Your file says
you used to attend another
performing arts school.
Up near Los Angeles.
But I used to study dance.
Oh, dance?
You don't strike me as the type.
How long has it been?
Not that long.
Oh, too bad you quit,
really,
because we have an outstanding
dance program here
at Kensington.
Well, then, it probably is
for the best, really,
'cause not everyone's
built for it, you know?
The competition here
is unbeatable, really.
So, this is your locker.
Your combination
should be on your schedule.
Don't lose it.
First period starts
in less than five minutes,
so don't be late.
[mock English accent]
You don't strike me as the type.
[scoffs]
Talking to herself on
the first day of a new school?
Weird girl.
Not to mention a unique,
flavorful sense of fashion.
If I didn't know any better,
I'd say weird new girl's
just begging to be teased.
Begging.
I didn't realize anyone
was watching me.
There's always someone watching.
Lucky for you, it was just us.
It just so happens
we like weirdoes.
Jude Katz.
And I'm Danna.
What's your name?
I'm Gabby.
Well, Gabby, where you "fonna"
be at in P-1?
She means
your first period.
Oh.
That's what I said.
English lit.
Ah, Mrs. Taylor.
Come on.
We'll show you the way.
So where are you from?
Los Angeles.
Oh, cool.
Yeah, I know.
See you later, girl.
Bye.
Yeah, there's a lot
of veggie quiche.
[laughs]
This one guy
used to eat it. Weird.
All right, girl.
You're gonna go down there.
You're gonna take the corner.
It's gonna be the first door
to the next building,
all right?
All right. Thanks.
All right.
See ya later, weird girl.
Bye.
♪♪ [piano]
[instructor speaking, faint]
[clears throat]
All right.
Remember, the book reports
are due on Friday.
Make sure you guys read
chapters 20 through 26.
Sorry.
Ah. I see
we have a new face.
Care to introduce yourself,
dear?
Hello.
I'm Gabriella Colussi,
but I go by "Gabby."
Well, welcome to
the wonderful world
of English, Gabriella.
If you love literature
half as much as the rest of us,
you're in for a real treat.
Say, you almost crushed
my iPod.
All right, guys...
Try watching where
you put your massive feet.
I said I was sorry.
Those hulking menaces
the only travelers you got,
Colonel?
No. All my six-inch hooker heels
are still packed up in boxes.
Guess you're really not one
for first impressions, then.
You want a first impression?
I got one.
I like my boots.
So eat me.
So what'd you do
back in L.A.?
Oh, you know, hang,
see movies, go to concerts.
It always seemed like
there was something to do.
What about you guys?
Uh-uh.
Are you kidding me?
We do nothing.
Jude!
I'd sell my skin
to live in the city
of Lashelle Angeles.
[Danna] That's not true.
We do stuff here.
Hey, Judy.
Unless you call our
"P.A. geeking" stuff.
I do, actually.
Hey, I used to be
a huge P.A. geek.
There's nothing wrong with that.
What do you two do anyway?
Well, Jude here belongs
to the music program,
and she is wicked good.
Think Missy Higgins meets Adele.
Those two are amazing.
I'd love to hear
you play sometime.
Oh, well, thanks,
but I'm no Danna over here.
She's the next
Miss So You Think You Can Dance.
Wait. Danni, you dance?
Well, choreography's
my first love, but, yeah.
Me too.
Six years of pointe.
And lyrical, jazz, name it.
Me too!
Aw, ladies bonding.
Loves it.
Yeah. Wait.
I think I'm gonna be sick.
[laughs]
[no audible dialogue]
♪♪ [rock]
♪ I know, I know,
I know, I know ♪
♪ It was you who rearranged ♪
♪ I just wanted
to let you know ♪
♪ Thanks to you,
I'm a man who's changed ♪
Hey, that girl
nearly flattened me
behind a door earlier.
The blonde?
Yeah.
Big surprise.
So, who are
those girls anyway?
They're a trifecta
of thoroughbreds
that call themselves
"the Neapolitans."
Daft chocolate-dip cone
on the left--
Fallon Franklin.
Strawberry scoop of poop
on the right--
Mallory Madison.
And that beastly
blonde vanilla bean
front and center
who almost knocked you down--
one Miss Valerie Harper.
Wait. Valerie Harper
as in Principal Harper?
As in little princess
to the wicked "wee-atch"
who rules this land.
And you certainly wouldn't be
the first person
Val's ever barreled over
to get her way.
Yeah, she almost knocked me over
on her way into the studio.
Is she a dancer too?
She and Fallon both are.
I've been swimming
in a sea of hardwood with those
two sharks since I was seven.
What about the redhead?
Mallory's in
the theater program.
She's an aspiring thespian.
Or, how she'll eventually
be known--
girl who serves pancakes
at the local diner.
[laughter]
Mm-hmm.
Yeah.
She does somethin' real strange
for some change.
God!
Or Grandpa's money.
Same thing.
[laughs]
Wait. So you dance.
That's what brought you here,
obviously.
Maybe we'll have
some classes together.
Oh, no, I don't really
dance anymore.
So, then,
what made you come here?
Oh, I came here
for the sciences program.
My mom is dead set on me
going to UCLA premed next fall.
I actually didn't know
you had such
a great dance department
until Harper
mentioned it earlier.
Seriously?
'Cause we have, like,
one of the top dance programs
in the state.
So maybe it was fate
and not science
that brought you here,
Miss Colussi.
Check it out. It's our annual
1 Chance 2 Dance
spring competition.
Winning duo receives
a $5,000 scholarship
and gets seen by a panel
of top academy recruiters.
You interested?
No.
I'll come see you, though.
Oh, come on, Gabby. Please!
If not for the scholarship
or the recruiters,
then just for fun.
I just--
I can't, Danna.
Dance was something
my dad and I shared,
and now it's just--
just not the same.
So you only danced
because your dad wanted you to?
No, I mean, I love to dance,
more than anything.
So what's the problem?
I just can't.
It's not realistic.
I mean, even if I wanted to,
my mom would never let me.
Okay. So first you dance
because your dad wanted you to,
and now you're
gonna become a doctor
because your mom wants you to?
Gabby, hello!
You're almost 18.
It's time for you to decide.
What does Gabby want?
So his name is Shawn.
Ooh! Who's that,
your new boyfriend?
Max, I'm gonna kill you.
- Ughh!
- Ha!
What are you gonna do now?
Just go back
to Shawn stalking.
It'll take you
at least a lifetime
before you even get close
to talking to him.
Mom! I think we need
to call the exterminator.
It seems we have an infestation
of roaches in our new house.
[Marsha]
First, you kids
get down here and eat.
Supper's on the table.
♪♪ [pop]
[Woman grunts]
What kind of man are you?
♪ Heart-stopper, showstopper ♪
♪ Yeah ♪
♪ Are you a heart-stopper,
showstopper? ♪
♪ Yeah ♪
Show me something.
♪ You're new,
haven't seen you around ♪
♪ Smooth up, what makes
you think I'd be down? ♪
♪ You can look
but don't touch ♪
♪ I wanna be sure
of what I'm gonna get ♪
♪ Give me your resumé,
rock me with your style ♪
Rock!
♪ Make it snappy,
can't you see that
there's a line? ♪
That last barrel jump
was less than flattering.
Mom, don't sneak up on me
like that.
You should be glad it was me
and not someone
from Paul Taylor.
I know.
I was just... in my head.
I didn't leave my dreams
at the London Conservatoire
so you could fall
flat on your face
right when it matters most.
You just focus on those feet,
and I will take care
of the rest.
Okay, dear?
[chuckles]
Ohh.
You came!
I'm only doing this
for fun, okay?
Uh-huh. Yeah.
Sure, you are.
Are you ready for this?
Please.
How difficult
could the competition
in South Carolina be?
[chattering]
Thanks, everyone, for coming
to the 1 Chance 2 Dance
spring auditions.
I'm Cynthia.
Alex is gonna be
leading you guys
into a combination routine,
and then we're going to be
moving into solo work, okay?
[Alex]
We're gonna start from the top.
Ready?
And one, two,
and three and four.
Got that?
Go one, two,
and three and four.
Good energy.
Six, seven, eight.
And a one,
two, three, four,
five, and a six
and a seven and a freeze.
Five, six, seven, eight.
[claps]
Go one, two,
and three and four.
Anybody have any questions
about what we're doing now?
Good job, guys.
Stay back. Next four.
Five, six, seven, eight.
And a one, two, three, four,
five, six, seven, eight.
Good job, you guys.
Whoo! Yeah!
All right. Does anybody have
any solos prepared?
♪♪ [techno]
[tap shoes clacking]
♪♪ [continues]
Good.
Well, thank you very much.
We will make our decisions,
and we'll let you know.
Thank you.
Mostly what you'll be doing
is just making sure
the patients are comfortable.
Since many on this wing are on
heavy pain relievers anyway,
they won't wanna chitchat.
Still, you'll find there are
a few you can barely keep quiet.
And if by some miracle,
you can get her to eat,
I'll be sure Dr. Tannenbaum
writes you a really good
reference letter
come springtime.
[game beeping]
Whatcha playin'?
Oh, just some silly game
my son downloaded for me.
He's always buying new games
and downloading a bunch of music
to this thing.
Have you played the one
where you can make
the spider jump around?
I love that one.
I like that one too.
But you know what my son and I
really like to play
is Robot Unicorn Attack.
I love Robot Unicorn.
I'm Gabby.
It's nice to meet you.
I'm Ginger.
You look a lot younger
than the other nurses.
I'm not a nurse.
I'm barely 18.
I'm just volunteering here
a couple afternoons
during the week.
And they've already left you
with the impervious task
of trying to get me to eat?
You must be brave.
Yes.
No. No, that food
makes me nauseous.
Maybe if they'd serve up
some chicken quesadillas,
I'd be willing to negotiate.
Well, what if I told you
I'd struck a deal,
and the only way
I'm gonna get into a good school
is if you ate
some of that for me?
You drive a hard bargain,
young lady,
but I like your chutzpah.
[door closes]
I'm home! Mom!
[Man on TV, faint]
[sighs]
[TV off]
Hey, look out!
[horn blares]
Are you all right?
Yeah, I'm fine.
What's his problem anyway?
He's Brad McBride.
He doesn't need one.
Thanks.
Hey, you're the--
You're the new girl,
right?
I'm Dylan Palermo.
Hi. Gabby Colussi.
Anyways, thank you
for saving my life, Gabby.
Um, guess I'll
see you around.
Yeah.
[chattering]
I'll see you guys later.
You ready?
Yeah. Let's go.
[faint chatter]
[Girls squealing]
I'm so excited!
[high-pitched voice]
Oh, my God! I'm so happy!
Mm-mm.
Ugly is not cute on you.
This is awesome!
I'm so excited.
It's gonna be--
Oh...
You're Gabby, right?
Um, y-yeah.
Mmm, mm, mm.
I'm Shawn.
I know. I mean, I heard
at tryouts the other day.
You were really good.
Thanks. So were you.
Really? Thanks.
Yeah. In fact,
the girl
I used to partner with--
she graduated last year,
actually,
and off to Miami City Ballet
she flew.
So I was wondering if maybe
you'd wanna partner with me
on this?
Yes! I mean, uh, sure.
Why not?
Okay. Great.
Um, I kind of
already choreographed
this stellar jazz piece.
I think you'd
be perfect for it.
I hope that's all right.
Absolutely.
It sounds amazing.
Sweet.
I look forward to it.
You'll just need
to talk to a counselor.
Have them rearrange
your schedule so we can
work out our routine
with Alex and Cynthia
in eighth period.
Oh, um, eighth period?
But that's my anatomy class.
Anatomy?
Do you wanna study the body
or move the body?
[both chuckle]
You're right.
I'll see what I can do.
I hope so.
It is a requirement.
I'll see ya.
Bye.
So, you must be Gabby,
the new girl.
I'm Val.
This is Mal and Fal.
[together]
Hi.
So we hear
you're from Los Angeles.
Wow. News travels fast
around here.
Like lightning.
Ooh!
I love those boots.
Thanks.
Odd choice of footwear
for a dancer, though.
Don't dancers usually
like to show off their stems?
I don't know about her,
but I do.
So these boots must be,
like, a Los Angeles thing.
No way. My granddaddy
lives in the hills,
and I go out there
for auditions all the time,
and L.A. is totally
high fashion.
But then again,
you aren't really from L.A.,
are you, Gabriella?
Well, I mean, I guess not.
Technically,
I'm from Encino, but--
Well, wait.
So you're just
going around school
telling everyone these lies?
No, not at all.
Gabby,
sweetie, honey, look,
you don't have to lie
to fit in around here.
We accept everyone
exactly as they are,
tacky boots and all.
But I never--
I didn't--
Hey, don't get all worked up.
It's okay.
You're amongst friends.
I mean,
I personally thought
you were amazing
at tryouts yesterday.
Yeah.
You're a true natural.
But as a friend
and a fellow dancer,
one bit of advice:
You better be careful
walking around
in those big boots.
You never know when
you might trip and fall.
Anyways,
we better get to class.
[singsong voice]
My mom just hates
a tardy teenager.
[mouths word]
[bell ringing]
[sighs]
Hi. I was wondering
if I could see a counselor.
Well, they're all
with students right now.
But if you wanna take a seat,
somebody will be
with you shortly.
All right. Thank you.
Let me guess.
Busted for trying
to run someone over?
You know,
that stupid car of yours
isn't gonna save you
from the wrath of Karma.
And what are you,
the Karma police?
I'm surprised someone like you
even knows who Radiohead is,
let alone how to make reference
to them in some childish pun.
Well, maybe I'll call
the fictitious fashion police,
and we can make
a convicted felon
out of you as well.
Brad, you can have
your cell phone back. I see.
Oh, Gabriella.
How can we help you, dear?
Are you settling in
all right?
Yes. Thanks.
I just wanted to see a counselor
about a subject change.
What are we changing?
Oh, I wanted to get into
Mr. Owens' eighth period
jazz class.
I'm sorry, dear,
but his classes are
all booked up for the semester.
But I made it as a finalist
for the competition.
Isn't it required?
Oh, you did?
Well, in that case,
I suppose it is.
Mr. McBride.
[sighs]
If you didn't do so well
on the pop quiz,
I suggest you study
twice as hard for the exam.
This is especially suggested
for you, Mr. McBride.
You know, perhaps if
you spent as much time reading
as you do texting...
Very good, Gabriella.
What, no more mockery
for the Colonel?
[chuckles]
[door closes]
Hey!
Over here.
Gabby, this is Ken.
Ken, this is
my new friend Gabby.
I remember you from tryouts.
You have amazing technique.
Thanks.
Blessed with square feet
and even toes, I suppose.
Ken's won state, like,
a gazillion times,
and we've even partnered
together a few times
since he moved here last year.
And what an honor it's been
lifting a lightweight
like Danna.
So, uh, are you two
pairing up for the challenge?
Actually, no.
It appears Gabby
already has a partner.
Oh!
Mmm.
Well, if you're stealing
our knight in shining armor,
I'm taking your Indian princess
away from you.
What do you say, Danna?
One more do-up
for old time's sake?
Totes! There's no one
I would rather choreograph for.
[quiet chatter]
Well, hello, everyone.
How are you doing?
Great.
Good. First of all,
I'd like to congratulate
each and every one of you.
Competition was fierce
this year.
So, fortunately,
you guys made my job
a heck of a lot easier.
No need to worry about that.
What you do need to worry about
is the next eight weeks
and how they're gonna pan out
for each of you.
There's gonna be a lot of work,
a lot of sweat
and a lot of hours
coming up with those routines,
which must be approved
by Miss Rhodes and myself
by the end of January.
So I wanna make
absolutely sure
that you're ready for this.
Well, are you?
[students]
Yeah.
Come on. I know
you can do better than that.
Are you ready to dance?
[whooping]
You did awesome.
Hey, Gabby.
Here's my number.
Text me this weekend,
and we'll figure out a time
for me to show you my piece.
Cool?
Yeah. Great.
Ohh!
[squeals]
[chattering]
Bye. Bye.
Bye.
Oh!
Uh...
[chuckles]
[sighs]
Can I help you?
Can I uncover
my eyes now?
Unless I can convince you
to walk off the edge
of a bridge first.
What's the rush?
Late for Pole Dancing 101?
No. Just OD'd on A-hole
and in dire need of detox.
Okay. Wait. Wait.
[chuckling]
Come on.
I was just joking.
What do you want, McBride?
Okay, look, I know
I'm not really in a place
to ask any favors--
No, you're not.
So you'd be a flipping fool
to even waste your breath.
Okay. Gabby, please,
just listen, all right?
I'm being serious.
I need help...
in literature,
or I'm gonna fail.
What,
so now you need my help,
and suddenly I'm Gabby
and not the Colonel anymore?
Whatever.
[sighs]
Ugh!
Okay. Fine.
I'll help you.
But under one condition:
You have to keep the texting
to a bare minimum
while we're studying,
understood?
Yes. Thank you.
Thank you, thank you.
Okay. Next week,
meet me in the library
after school.
Tuesday, though, okay?
Mondays I have rehearsal.
Sweet. And, hey,
if you ever need anything,
I got your back,
I swear.
What have I
gotten myself into?
♪♪ [pop]
♪ Say it aloud
and uncommitted ♪
♪ And I'm--
I'm painting corners ♪
♪ If I speak it ♪
You wanted me to help you.
Come on. Focus on--
"Let's focus on the book."
[muttering]
♪ Throw me a line,
and I'll erase it ♪
♪ Nowhere to hide,
swallow my pride ♪
♪ What'll I do
if the cloud disappears? ♪
♪ Nowhere to go,
out on my own ♪
♪ You're makin' it harder
by makin' it clear ♪
♪ Rainbow killer ♪
♪ Taking comfort in the rain ♪
♪ I don't need the boat ♪
♪ I like my disarray ♪
♪ Ohh ♪
♪ Rainbow killer ♪
♪ As your colors radiate ♪
♪ I'm not sure if I was
built for life this way ♪
Chicken quesadillas.
Oh, thank you, Gabby.
[sniffs]
Ah, you're such an angel.
So who brought you
these flowers?
Just my son.
Such a gentleman.
He's just as silly
as his father was
and just as handsome.
You know, how would you feel
if I set you two up sometime?
Oh, that's sweet, Ginger,
but I'm actually interested
in this guy at school.
Oh. And does the lucky fellow
know how you feel?
Um, not exactly.
[chuckles]
I'm still waiting to see
if it's more than
a one-sided schoolgirl crush.
So time will tell.
If you wanna know
how he really feels,
I would take him
some of these quesadillas.
If that doesn't
make him fall for you,
I don't know what will.
[both laugh]
Why did Salinger
title his book
The Catcher in the Rye?
No idea.
[phone vibrating]
Oh.
Little Miss Hot Pants must have
to charge her phone on the hour
with the way you two
are always blowing up
each other's cell phone.
Do I sense a twinge of jealousy
in your voice there, Colonel?
[scoffs]
That's not jealousy,
it's irritation.
Will you please just try
to answer the question?
Fine.
[sighs]
Holden talks about
catching the kids
playing in the rye
before they fall
off a cliff.
So, maybe he's talking about
his little sister?
He's protective of her
like I am of mine.
Okay, good. So, then,
what makes Phoebe different
than other characters
like Sally or Mr. Antolini?
Well, Phoebe's a kid,
and since it seems
he doesn't really trust
any of the other characters,
maybe he's afraid
of her growing up,
because he doesn't
want her to become
like all the rest of them.
See? There.
Now you have an explanation
as to why Holden
would want to be
a catcher in the rye.
Let's look at another one.
It's Friday.
[mockingly]
Don't you have to get
to dance rehearsal with Shawn?
He can't tonight.
And why do you say it like that?
Like what?
So condescendingly,
like dance
is some sort of snobbery.
I'll have you know
it is a distinguished art form
that has been around
almost as long as humans have,
and it is...
What? Why are you making
that face at me?
No reason.
I like dance just fine.
So, then, what,
are you jealous of the time
I'm spending with Shawn?
[scoffs]
Oh, yeah. That's it.
Please.
So let's look
at another one.
Oh, I see someone left
their Facebook page open.
What do you think, Jude?
Should Gabs here
friend request
Mr. Shawn Furst?
Do it, and I'll cut the cords
from your iPod earbuds.
Chill, Testy Tina.
I'm waiting for him
to request me.
And besides,
I'm not that into him.
[laughing]
Lies.
In the words of our fave
Neapoly poop,
"You're amongst friends.
There's no need to lie to us."
Why is she such a tyrant?
Oh, gosh.
She's always been like that.
She and Mal used to sit
on the monkey bars and yell,
"Judy with the big booty!"
'Cause they knew
she couldn't climb up there
and kick their butts.
Seriously?
Mm. Monster.
She actually toned down a bit
when she was dating Brad.
But that ship sailed.
Oh, yeah.
How's tutoring him going?
You're tutoring Brad?
Yeah.
Uh, why?
He needed help in lit, so--
Uh-uh. But you hate him.
You said going to first period
with him every day
was like waking up
with your brother's pet toad.
It is.
Uh, but wait.
Did you say that Brad
and Valerie dated?
Yeah. Brad and Val
used to dance for years.
They were like one of those
unstoppable dance pairs
you see in the movies.
What? No way.
Brad doesn't dance.
He was just making fun
of me for dancing.
Um, but he did.
Why do you think a guy like Brad
would be at a school
like Kensington anyway?
He said he was in the science
and engineering program like me.
Uh, he is,
but he also used to dance,
like you.
And that boy
is darn good too.
I'm gonna give him
so much crap.
But how long ago
did they date?
Well, Brad broke up with Val
Thanksgiving
of our junior year,
and everyone had to duck low
and run for cover
until Hurricane Val passed
and school let out
for Christmas.
But what's with
all this concern anyway?
Losing interest
in Shawn already?
No way.
Shawn is leagues above Brad.
I don't want Hurricane Val
to find out I'm tutoring him
and try to wipe me out
before the big competition.
No, no, no.
No need to fear Hurricane Val,
for there is
a greater adversary.
I give you
Danna "the Freak" Tsunami.
♪♪ [hip-hop]
♪♪ [humming]
[chattering]
[snapping fingers]
Come on.
♪ Let's grab some booty ♪
All right.
You got this,
Big Booty Judy.
♪ All they want to do
is get me ♪
♪ I want him,
he looks cute ♪
♪ So what you wanna ♪
♪ Do ♪
[laughs]
[croaking]
[screaming]
Reptile! Gross!
It's a reptile!
Uh, Mom!
Actually, it's an amphibian,
and she can't hear you.
She's getting hammered
and watching reruns on Lifetime.
Well, in that case,
little man, you're dead.
Girls, get him.
[grunts]
[girls squealing]
[laughter]
[croaks]
[together]
Hey, Shawn.
Yes, ladies?
What can I do for you?
Well, we're trying
to find the heat
of the solution
of the NaOH.
And we have distilled water
in the beaker,
but I don't know
what else we need.
You need two grams
of sodium hydroxide.
And use that spatula
over there.
Oh, thanks!
You're such a sweetie.
And just as smart
as an iPhone.
Or an iTouch.
Oh, wait.
How rude of me.
I almost forgot to ask.
How's your jazz number
going with Gabby? Hmm?
Wouldn't you like to know.
I wasn't trying to be nosy.
I was just concerned.
Concerned? What for?
I was just hoping
you weren't having
the same problems with Gabby
that her last partner had.
And that would be what?
Her sudden inability
to perform
because she gets
too emotional.
Total daddy abandonment issues.
Please. You girls
are so full of it.
I hate to be
the bearer of bad news,
but I found
her old school records
in my mom's briefcase,
and the last time
our lovely little transplant
was up to compete for state,
she got this
[exhales forcefully]
colossal case
of onstage jitters.
Major meltdownage.
But think about it.
Has she ever mentioned
why she quite dance
back home to begin with?
Exactly.
Now, look, Fallon's out,
and my mom offered
to clear it with Alex
for you and I to team up.
So, if you change your mind,
you know where to find me.
You're such
an amazing performer,
I'd hate to see
something as stupid
as a poor choice in partner
become the reason
your entire career went...
[small explosion]
[slurred]
I was talking to your
Aunt Belinda earlier tonight,
and she was telling me
that you haven't been making
most of your shifts
at the hospital.
And then she was telling me
what you're really up to.
Mom, I can explain.
But, Gabby,
why didn't you just tell me
you were tutoring someone?
Oh. I'm-- I'm sorry.
I-I just didn't--
It's fine. It's fine.
I just kept wondering
why you were coming home
so late, and...
Just give me a hug.
Oh.
I'm sorry. Sorry.
It's okay.
Mm.
[knocks]
Gabby, you're early.
Yeah. Can I talk to you
for a minute?
Sure.
Is everything all right?
Yeah. Um...
It's just I haven't told my mom
I'm doing the competition.
Your parents don't approve?
Well, my dad does.
Did. Um, he was always the one
encouraging me to dance.
He would take me back and forth
to rehearsal when I was a kid.
Does he know
you're back in it?
No.
My parents divorced
last year.
And then right after that,
he started dating
a younger woman.
That's when I quit dance.
I think I probably did it
to get back at him.
Well, what does
your mom think?
I think she's worried
that if I don't become a doctor,
I'll end up dependent
on some man, living alone
off alimony like she did.
For most people,
dance is a lofty goal,
but you're good, Gabby.
I really believe you and Shawn
can go all the way to state.
You do?
Yeah, I do.
So you think
I should tell her?
I was gonna wait
until after the competition
to see if we advanced, but--
Wait. If you advance?
Honey, that's your problem.
Your mom's not holding you back,
you are.
Do you really
want this, Gabby?
For the first time in my life,
I can honestly say yes.
Good.
Then tell your mother that
you've entered the competition
and that you're going to win.
I guarantee the minute
you start believing in yourself,
others will too.
Natalie, what can I do for you?
I just wanted to pop in
and inform you
you and Cynthia might have to do
a bit of tweaking the roster
for our upcoming
dance competition.
Wait a minute.
What are you talking about?
Shawn and Valerie
came to see me today
to ask if it'd be okay
for them to swap
and become partners.
I hope you told them
it's out of the question.
I mean--
Alex, I'm sorry.
I already told them they could.
Can you kids
excuse us a minute?
What do you think
you're doing?
Oh, Valerie's a fast learner,
and she's more than obliged
to learn Shawn's
approved routine.
What about Gabby and Fallon?
Fallon supported her decision
without question.
And as far
as Miss Colussi's concerned,
I guess you'll just
have to inform her
she needs to find
a new partner and routine.
In three weeks?
We made more than enough
accommodations for Miss Colussi.
Now, if Gabriella
truly understands
what a privilege it is
she gets to compete at a school
like ours in the first place,
she'll understand the necessity
that lies herein.
Oh, I'm so sorry about
the little shift-up, dear.
I really do hope you can find
someone else to partner with.
♪♪ [pop, slow tempo]
[sniffles]
[sighs]
[sniffles]
♪ Another cold hotel room ♪
♪ A different bed,
it's just the same ♪
♪ Dark outside ♪
[vibrating]
♪ And my mind is still awake ♪
Hey. I was just
thinking about you.
Hey, Mom.
Gabby, are you okay?
Are you crying?
There's something
I've been meaning to tell you.
What? Did something
happen at school?
No, it's-- it's just...
Dad hasn't called in a bit.
Tsk.
Oh, sweetie.
But it's fine. Really.
I'm sure
he'll call eventually.
Gabby, are you sure
you're all right?
Yeah.
Yeah, I'm fine, really.
Okay.
Hey, you gonna
be home for dinner?
Yeah.
I'll-- I'll be there.
Okay.
I love you, sweetie.
Love you, too, Mom.
♪ Given up searchin',
but it isn't the same ♪
♪ All I wanna do
is see your face ♪
♪ But when I open my eyes,
it's just sitting there ♪
Hi, you've reached Joe Colussi.
Leave me a message at the beep.
[beep]
Okay.
You may have been able
to pull this crap with me,
but I will not have you do this
to our children.
Shame on you for not
calling your daughter back!
I know that she might be
a little angry
with you right now,
but that girl is screaming out
for your love.
Man up,
pick up the phone,
and call your daughter!
Or I'm gonna pick up the phone,
and I'm gonna call your mother,
and I'm gonna tell her
the real reason I left you.
[sighs]
Mom, wake up.
Can we talk?
Mom?
Mom.
Oh, my God! Mom!
[sighs]
Hey, guys,
Mom's gonna be okay.
Can we see her now?
Honey, I am so sorry.
Mom, shh.
Everything is fine.
We're just glad you're okay.
Hey, I'm the mom.
I'm the one who's supposed
to be telling you that.
And how are we feeling
this morning, Ms. Colussi?
Like an awful mom.
Now, I think we're gonna
release you today,
but I do have a referral
for a counselor
that I'd like you to see.
Kids, uh, can you excuse us
for a minute, please?
[sighs]
[Joe]
Leave a message at the beep.
[beep]
Hey, Dad, it's me.
I know you said
you'd be stuck
in a meeting all day
but to call anyway.
So, um, Mom's doing better.
They just let us in to see her.
No need to fly out here
or anything.
Um...
[sighs]
I guess I'm just
still getting used to handling
these kind of things
without you.
Anyway, um,
I appreciate your apologies,
and I love you too.
Bye.
♪♪ [hip-hop]
[laughing]
♪♪ [continues]
There you go.
[music off]
Gabby!
Happy Valentine's Day.
Jeez, I almost forgot.
And the same to you.
And well, well,
what do we have here?
Your very own
Valentine's Day dance telegram,
or hip-hop for beginners,
Mr. McBride?
Gabby, what are
you doing here?
Wait. You two
know each other?
This is the girl
I was telling you
was tutoring me in lit.
We sit next to each other
in class.
This is the girl?
Wait.
Ginger's your mother?
Yep.
Meet Little Miss Hot Pants.
You know, the one
I'm always texting.
So wait.
That would make you...
So, Gabby, my son is
who you're always complaining
is driving you nuts
in class every day?
[awkward laugh]
I should have known.
And so you're the son
who loves Robot Unicorn Attack.
[laughing]
[sighs]
And this is my daughter Maggie.
Hi, Maggie.
I like your moves.
I'm a dancer myself.
I just started taking classes
like my brother used to.
But he says
I'm still an amateur.
Don't listen to what he says.
Brothers aren't always right.
And I happen to think
you're a born natural.
Thanks.
You're welcome.
Um, can I talk to you
outside a minute?
[sighs]
[chuckles]
Okay. So I didn't tell you
I used to dance.
What's the big deal?
So you remember
way back
when you were failing
and you needed my help,
and you promised
you'd have my back
if I ever needed anything?
Well, now is that time.
Okay.
What do I need to do?
I want you
to be my dance partner.
Wait.
What happened to Shawn?
Shawn dropped me yesterday,
and the only way
I'm gonna get to compete
is if you help me.
Gabby, I can't.
I haven't danced in, like--
Almost as long as I had.
But, see,
that's the great thing
about dance.
It never really goes away,
does it?
Yes, it does.
For me, it did.
Because you associate it
with something bad
from your past just like I did.
But, look, you can't give up
everything you love
just because
you and Val broke up.
Wait. How did you...
Whatever.
Look, it doesn't matter,
all right?
I just--
I just can't help you, Gabby.
I'd end up sabotaging
your entire routine.
So you'd rather Val and Shawn
win this entire thing?
Yeah. Your ex is the reason
I can't compete.
She stole Shawn from me.
[Alex]
Principal Harper--
she walked in
and dropped in on
my meeting with Gabby--
[knocking]
Gabby. I don't know
what to say--
Say you'll let Brad McBride
replace Shawn Furst
as my new partner.
I thought
you were done with dance.
Uh, well, I was,
and then the more
I thought about it,
I realized that this
might be the last chance
I ever get, right?
So, why the heck not?
[Alex]
I mean, if you're sure about it.
What about school requirements?
I mean, he's not even
in the class.
[Alex]
If Harper can break
the rules a bit, so can we.
All right, then, you guys.
Go for it.
[Alex]
Wait. There's only
one more thing.
We're barely a month away
from competition.
So do you guys have
a routine prepared?
Actually, they do.
♪ There comes a time
in everyone's life ♪
♪ To reach the impossible ♪
♪ Shine in the limelight ♪
♪ The choice is mine,
and failure is easy ♪
♪ Yeah, failure's too easy ♪
♪ I gotta own it ♪
♪ Yeah, show 'em I want it ♪
♪ It'd be impossible ♪
♪ To tear it from me ♪
[Danna]
Good.
Mwah!
Aaahhh...
♪ Get out of my way ♪
♪ You've got just
one chance to dance ♪
♪ To dance ♪
♪ You've got just
one chance to dance ♪
♪ To dance ♪
You're welcome.
Uh...
♪ Once chance to dance ♪
Uh, I got it.
Oh.
Thank you.
♪ One chance to dance ♪
♪ Dance, dance, dance,
dance, dance, dance ♪
♪ Dance, dance, dance,
dance, dance, dance ♪
♪ One chance to dance ♪
♪ Dance, dance, dance,
dance, dance, dance ♪
♪ Dance, dance, dance,
dance, dance, dance ♪
♪ One chance to dance,
dance, dance ♪
♪ Not this time,
no, not today ♪
♪ Not this time,
all eyes on me ♪
♪ Not this time,
no, not today ♪
♪ I gotta shine today ♪
♪ Not this time,
no, not today ♪
♪ Not this time,
all eyes on me ♪
♪ Not this time,
no, not today ♪
♪ This is my time ♪
♪ One chance to dance ♪
What? You're still here?
You didn't get enough of me
at rehearsal?
Where's your car?
My mom needed it
for a date tonight,
so she just dropped me off
this morning.
It's her first date
since she's been sober,
so far be it from me
to stop her.
Why didn't you just tell me?
I'd offer you a lift.
Oh, it's such
a nice night and all,
I just thought I'd walk.
It's kind of a long walk.
All right.
Come on, Colonel. Get in.
Okay.
This collection is insane.
A lot of those are my dad's.
He was into music too.
Your mom mentioned that once.
You know, she still
talks about him, like--
As if he were still alive.
I know.
Actually, I was gonna say,
like she was still crazy
in love with him.
[chuckles]
Yeah.
They were good together.
You're definitely not
the son I expected her to have.
Why? How did
she describe me?
Handsome, funny, kind.
She said you used to dance
and loved music.
So you think I'm ugly,
mean, and boring?
Uh...
[chuckles]
No-- No, I just meant...
Honestly, I just thought
she had a hot son
who was still
in the closet.
So now I'm gay.
Uh, no, I...
Ugh!
I mean, here I am,
picturing every girl's dream guy
and thinking there's no way
he could possibly be straight.
So now I'm your dream guy.
That was before
I knew it was you.
[laughs]
You know, you really shouldn't
judge a book by its cover
any more than, say,
one dancer should judge another
because she's
got on combat boots.
Okay.
So you're not as much
of a slimy toad
as I thought you were.
[chuckling]
There. You happy now?
[chuckling continues]
Um, anyway,
thanks for the ride.
Will I see you
at school tomorrow?
Yeah.
Five, six, seven, eight.
One, two, three and four,
five and six, seven, eight.
One, two, three and four...
[sighs]
What now?
Don't you feel
even a little bad
about Gabby and Fallon?
You know,
I'll feel a whole lot worse
if we don't win this thing.
Let's go again from the top.
Valerie, I'm exhausted.
We need to sleep
at some point, too, you know?
We can sleep
once we've taken state.
[sighs]
I don't even understand why
we're doing a second routine.
The one I choreographed
is fine.
Well, Mother says,
"Any great dancer always has
a second routine on hand."
I'm sure your mom
would also agree
that any great dancer
needs their sleep
so they don't screw up on stage.
[scoffs]
Great dancers don't screw up.
If they do,
they deserve to lose.
Now let's go again
from the top.
Five, six, seven, eight.
One, two, three and four,
five and six,
seven, eight.
Hey.
So, uh, how was
your mom's date?
She used one word
to describe it--
lackluster.
But she said the food
was good there, so...
Cool. I was just--
wanted to see if you
maybe wanted to get together
and rehears tomorrow.
I was thinking we could watch
some of my old Dance TV tapes.
You know,
get some inspiration.
You watched Dance TV?
I used to love that show
growing up.
Me too.
Best performance?
Would have to be
Patrick and Sarah--
[together]
"Showstoppers, Season 6."
Me too.
Get out!
I can't believe that.
I still dream
about that performance.
I mean, I was thinking
we could watch them
after we rehearse.
Okay. Yeah.
That sounds like fun.
And then maybe we can go out
and grab some food or whatever.
You know, we can try that place
where your mom says
has really good food.
Okay. Cool. Tomorrow.
Rehearsal and food.
I'm down.
Yeah?
Yeah.
Okay. Sweet.
Uh, I guess I'll see you
in class, then.
Yeah.
So Gabby is invited
to my insanely exclusive
annual spring soiree.
Yay!
[laughs]
And why would
you invite Gabby?
Well, uh, this year,
it's not just any old soiree.
As Val and Fal's BFF
and social cordy
of the Neapolys,
I planned this party
at my parents' pad
first and foremost
for all you
tried-and-true finalists
forging forth
in this year's
spring competition.
So it'd be a real shame
if Gabs missed out.
Well, tell Mallory thanks,
but Gabs can't.
I have plans.
Tsk. Oh!
Well, that's too bad.
You know,
just hang on to it anyway,
just in case.
[chuckles]
She's not coming.
I'm pretty sure I heard her
making plans with Brad.
Ugh!
No. She has to come.
If not, we'll have no way
of convincing her
Brad gave us all her
drunk mother's leftover booze.
Don't have a melty just yet.
Mallory Medicine has a plan.
[sighs]
I mean...
you're not really thinking
about going, are you?
[Gabby]
Of course not. Besides,
I already have plans
to rehearse and go
to dinner with Brad, so...
What? Like a date?
Ooohhh!
No, you guys.
Not like a date.
Stop it.
[laughing]
Oh, my gosh.
Hey, Gabby.
You-- You got a minute?
Um, sure.
Um, what's up?
Not much. Um,
how are you settling in?
Good.
Better than before, anyway.
Sweet. So, um...
Yeah, I didn't know exactly
what you're up to this weekend,
but I was wondering
if you already had
a date to Mal's?
Um, I'm flattered,
but I kind of can't go
to the party tomorrow, so...
Oh. You, uh,
got other plans?
Yeah. Sort of. Sorry.
Hey, no worries.
It's...
Can't knock the guy
for trying, right?
Uh, all right.
I guess I'll just, uh,
see you around.
Bye.
Okay.
Excuse me.
Do you know where
I can find this book?
[Girl] Okay.
So you really think Dylan's
gonna ask you to Mal's party?
'Cause I'm pretty sure
he's gonna ask that new girl,
Gabby what's-her-face.
[Girl #2]
Seriously?
But he's been flirting
with me for weeks.
[scoffs]
News flash, Jenna.
Dylan Palermo flirts
with everybody.
But apparently
Gabby's little unattainable
"I'm so innocent" act
has made her top tier.
But I thought
she was into McBride.
What? No way.
She's totally just using him
to try and compete
in the competition
with Val and Shawn.
She's into Dylan.
In fact,
I overheard
they totally hooked up.
They did?
Mm-hmm.
When?
Start of the semester.
When the poor thing
was still vulnerable enough
to be preyed on.
But how do you know
it's true?
Because that pudgy pal of hers,
Jude what's-her-butt--
Let's just say
the girl has a hard time
keeping her loosey lips shut.
Probably because
they're always loaded
with a big, fat lollipop.
Oh, your first paid
acting gig, girls.
And based on Brad's face,
looks like you put in
Oscar-worthy performances.
Whoever said
our theater program here
didn't compare to its dance?
Now all you have to do
is talk to Dylan,
and the rest,
including Gabby's shot
at regionals,
is history.
Go.
So this restaurant
my mom went to--
Yeah, um, about that.
I-- I forgot.
I told Maggs
I'd take her to see a movie.
I can't go tomorrow.
Oh, okay. Then, um--
Well, that sounds like fun.
You mind if I join?
That probably wouldn't be
such a good idea.
We should just, uh, stick
to weekday rehearsals
like you said,
you know?
Oh. O-Okay. Sure.
♪♪ [rock]
I just don't get it.
I mean,
what could I have possibly done
to piss him off so badly?
He saw me talking to Dylan,
but I said no.
Why does it matter
if he's mad at you or not?
You guys are dance partners.
You don't need
to be best friends.
Unless you want something more.
Ohhh!
No. No. I just don't
want there to be
any tension
for the competition.
It could mess up
our performance, you know?
Gabby,
you're a terrible liar.
Terrible.
I'm not lying.
Okay. Sure.
Maybe Brad is acting all weird
because he likes you too.
No. No way.
Wait. You think?
Unless there's somewhere else
he'd rather be.
What do you mean?
I may have,
could have possibly,
may not have heard
Jenna and Candace
in the theater
talking about Brad going
to Mal's party to see Val.
[Gabby]
What? N-No way.
He wouldn't.
I mean, would he?
There's only one way
to find out.
Yes.
Let's go.
♪♪ [techno blaring]
♪♪ [continues]
Oh, there's Ken.
I'm gonna go say hi.
Danna, we came here
to look for Brad.
And I will look for him...
over there.
Hey, how are you?
[no audible dialogue]
You see
Booty Brown Brad anywhere?
No, but I see
Mallory dancing.
Girl,
you call that dancing?
[scoffs]
'Cause I got
another name for it.
Crap, I think Valerie
just saw me.
Girl, don't fret
that frosted flake.
I got your back.
We're just gonna find Brad,
you're gonna tell him what's up,
gonna get the--
Hello, hot Jesus
with a cowboy hat!
Wanna-- Ooh.
Hey, boo!
Jude!
So, my fellow Italiano
made it after all.
Either that, or she was planning
on coming the whole time
and just dissed me.
Oh, no, not at all.
My plans
fell through last minute,
so here I am.
Oh, sad to hear.
That's a lie.
I'm thrilled
that you're here.
I don't care
what the circumstance.
I'm sorry. Here.
Have some crushed berry punch.
Oh, thanks.
Yeah.
And, uh, shall we dance?
Sure.
Oh, my God,
this punch is so yummy.
It's all sugar and booze.
There's booze in this?
I shouldn't
be drinking it.
♪♪ [continues]
That looks tasty.
You got one for me?
Perhaps.
Whatcha gonna do for it?
Ow!
Oh! Well, tickle my tiara.
[shouts]
Gabby, you came!
[laughs]
Yeah. This is great.
But why are you having
a 4th of July luau
on April the 4th?
So it's kind of like Jesus
and Christmas,
since no one actually knows
when the birth of our nation
actually was.
Uh, pretty sure
it was the 4th of July.
Were you there?
Okay, then.
[laughing]
[mutters]
Yeah.
Gabby! I'm so happy
you could make it.
Here we are.
Val, you want one?
Oh, no.
Give mine to Gabby.
I gotta watch
my sugar intake.
I'm already too sweet
as it is.
Um, have either one of you
seen Brad tonight?
Um, no.
I don't think I have.
But, hey, if you see him
before I do, let him know
I'm looking for him.
I still have to thank him
for buying all the booze
for this soiree.
B-Booze? What booze?
The booze you're slugging back
as we speak, dear.
Wait.
Brad didn't tell you?
I thought you guys
were so tight these days.
He brought this whole trash bag
of it over the other night.
It was a bunch of rum
and vodka--
Will you excuse me
for a moment?
Oh-ho-ho!
Oh, honey,
are you all right?
It's okay, Gabby.
I got you.
Um, yeah.
Just a little light-headed.
Oh, sweetie,
you don't look so hot.
Um, Dylan, why don't you
take her inside for a second
and let her lie down?
Okay. It's okay.
Come on.
[both chuckle]
Excuse me.
Fal? You okay?
Yeah. I'm okay.
It's just
Valerie ditched me
for the competition for Shawn,
so now I'm out.
I at least
wanted to compete.
I know what you mean.
Do you remember
back in fifth grade
when Val pushed me over
during an arabesque
at our recital?
I guess vaguely,
but not really.
It was the same day
that Miss Foster told me
I had the best arabesque
she had ever seen.
So, clearly, Val lashes out
when she feels threatened.
And I imagine dancing alongside
a dancer as awesome as you
is no exception to the rule.
For Val,
winning is everything,
even if it means her friend
doesn't get to compete.
I'd hardly call her
a friend now.
Why are you being
so nice to me?
I haven't exactly been
the nicest to you
over the years.
Well, I also remember
who helped me up
after Val walked away.
Who? Me?
I don't remember.
Well, I do.
So how about you let me help you
wipe up that runny mascara,
[singsong voice]
and we'll go party.
[chuckles]
Okay.
[grunts]
Hey. Oh--
[chuckles]
[sighs]
Better?
Mm.
Still feel like puking?
Mm.
♪ You can trust me ♪
♪ A little closer,
a little closer ♪
♪ Come a little closer ♪
Hi.
Hey, have you
seen Gabby here?
Yeah. I think she
just went in the coatroom
with Dylan.
Sorry, man.
Why don't you try
and lie down?
Just lie down.
Get off her, Dylan.
What the hell, man?
Brad, what are you
doing here?
What am I doing here?
I could ask you the same thing,
except it's pretty obvious
what you're doing.
What do you mean?
He brought me in here
'cause I felt sick.
Just forget about it,
all right? You're drunk.
Thanks to you.
You stole
all my mom's alcohol.
They're lying to you.
Those girls lie
about everything.
Would you just come on?
I'm gonna take you home.
Just chill. I got her.
The hell you do.
Dang it, Brad!
Why do you have to be
such a jerk all the time?
He was just
trying to help.
For someone with such
an awesomely cool mom,
you sure are
a toad for a son.
Gabby, he gets you wasted.
Then he's climbing
on top of you.
What do you think?
Oh, my God.
♪ I can feel your heart beat
from across the room ♪
♪ The rhythm makes me
wanna get into you ♪
♪ And every time we touch,
I lose all breath to you ♪
Hey.
Hey!
Hey, have you
seen Gabby?
Oops.
[laughing]
I'm sorry
for accusing you.
I should've guessed
you never would've given
those girls alcohol,
and that they
were setting me up.
It's fine.
[chuckles]
I think I fell into
one of their traps
yesterday myself.
I heard a couple of those
Nea-wanna-be-oes
spreading lies
about you and Dylan
in the library.
Yeah. Must've been
the same brats
who convinced Jude
that you were
ditching me tonight
to come to this party.
Why did you come here?
Dylan?
What? No.
I don't even know Dylan.
And why would that have
bugged you so much anyway?
Look,
Dylan and Valerie hooked up
when me and my mom
and sister left town
to see a cancer specialist
two Thanksgivings ago.
Or so I heard.
No wonder you tried
to run him over
in the parking lot that day.
We wanna give people
the benefit of a doubt,
and they end up being exactly
who we thought they were.
Do they?
Okay, fine.
Maybe not you.
But for the record,
you're still a toad.
Fair enough.
Let's get you home.
Okay.
♪♪ [continues]
Girl, you okay?
Yeah.
I puked, I feel terrible,
but Brad's gonna take me home.
So you finally found him.
Wait. What?
We came looking for you, dummy.
Where you been all night?
Why'd you come
looking for me?
Bradley!
What a pleasant surprise.
I just came
to pick up Gabby.
Isn't Gabby
just so special?
Now look.
She's gotta have Brad too.
L.A. girls must love
sloppy seconds.
Valerie, give it a rest.
Everyone at this party knows
that you're playing
musical chairs
on half the guys
in this room.
Ooh-hoo!
[snaps fingers]
Uh, not me.
[laughter]
That's right. Just leave.
Run along home
to your drunken mother.
You wouldn't dare.
Actually, I would.
Ohh, yes!
That's for digging in my trash,
lying to me,
and generally
trying to ruin my life.
And now we're even.
Not quite.
Ahh!
Ohh. Ow.
Valerie,
you really hurt her.
I warned her about
wearing those big boots
so she wouldn't trip.
♪ A little closer ♪
♪ Come a little closer ♪
♪ And give your love to me ♪
[grunts]
Got it?
Yeah. Thanks.
[groaning]
Gabriella Colussi,
it is past 1:00 in the morning.
What do you think you're...
Are you all right?
No, Mom.
I'm fine. I just fell.
The bruise doesn't look
that bad to me.
Does it to you?
I mean, she'll still be able
to dance, don't you think?
Dance?
Mom, I can explain.
Gabby, have you been drinking?
It's not what it looks like.
No? 'Cause it looks to me
that you snuck out past curfew
to go drink with this boy
you've been tutoring.
And you've been lying to me
about dancing
and God knows what else?
Mrs. Colussi,
it is not Gabby's fault.
It was--
I think you need to leave
right now, young man.
[groaning]
Well, all of your X-rays
came back fine.
Looks like it's just
a light sprain.
Sounds like those boots
saved you from a nasty injury.
Can I still dance?
Not if you're grounded
for life.
Should you be allowed
to do so, yes.
But I would give it
till the end of the week.
Let the swelling
and the bruising go down first.
Thank you.
Honey, I think
we need to talk.
Why did you lie to me
about dancing?
I don't know.
I thought you wouldn't
let me do it.
Gabby, I never said
you couldn't do something.
I just thought I would do it
one more time for fun, to get it
out of my system, but then--
You realized
how much you wanted it,
and that scared you.
Yeah, I guess so.
I feel like I'm the one
that put all of that doubt
in your head to begin with.
And I should have never let you
give it up in the first place.
But I knew you were angry
with your father,
and, uh,
I kind of used you
to get back at him.
And when you came home
the other night
and I could smell
the alcohol on you...
it was like
I was looking at me.
And I have been projecting
all of my insecurities onto you,
and I am so sorry for that.
If dance is what you love,
then that is absolutely
what you need to be doing.
Medical school--
it'll be there
if you ever change
your mind, right?
Thanks, Mom.
But why the sudden
change of heart?
Well, for starters,
you never told me
that some little jerk
spiked your punch
when you were at that party
the other night.
Wait. How did you...
[chuckles]
I'll leave you two kids alone
to talk for a couple minutes,
okay?
So, how's the ankle?
Um, it's good, I guess.
That's good.
You think you can
dance on it?
Um, I hope so.
And thanks
for talking to her.
I don't think she ever
would've believed me
if I'd explained it.
No worries.
Why did you do it?
I wanted to see you.
I realize that you never
really explained to me
why you went to Mal's party
searching for me to begin with.
Oh, uh...
I guess the idea of us
being mad at each other
just really bothered me
for some reason.
Yeah. Me too.
But no big deal, right?
I mean,
I was only mad at you
because those girls lied,
and you were only mad at me
'cause you thought I was
dumb enough to fall
for a guy like Dylan, right?
It was more so the thought
of you and him...
or you and anyone,
for that matter.
And why is that?
It is getting hot
all up in here.
[laughs]
Max!
♪♪ [classical]
[Joe]
Gabby?
Dad?
Is that you?
Where are you?
[knocking]
Honey, time to get up.
Tonight's your big night.
♪♪ [rock]
♪ Found you in
the rocks away ♪
[chattering]
♪ Caught you searching
for prey ♪
♪ Caught in a lie ♪
♪ With nowhere to escape ♪
♪ Said you wanted proof... ♪
All right, you guys.
Is everyone ready?
We're ready, Coach.
Good.
That's what I like
to hear.
Where are Gabby
and Brad?
We're here.
What is this?
Who said he could perform?
He didn't even audition.
Valerie, I suggest you just
whine to your mother.
And for the rest of you,
break a leg out there tonight.
[whooping]
Fallon, I need you.
Um, no, thanks.
Val, you're such a B.
[chuckles]
The best? I know.
♪ Sing song,
song to be alive ♪
♪ You said you watch yourself
in vain ♪
♪ Riding on the tides
of the world ♪
[scoffing]
Oh, I'm sorry.
Did you want a lolly?
♪ Offered me nothing ♪
Hello, everybody,
and welcome to Kensington High's
annual 1 Chance 2 Dance
spring competition.
Five groups of dancers
will have the opportunity
to compete in front of
our prestigious panel
of three judges from the finest
dance companies in America.
The prize will be
$5,000 in scholarships.
[applause]
Did I miss anything?
Nope. You made it
just in time.
Up front are Ken Castle,
Danna Kapoor,
and Fallon Franklin.
♪♪ [pop]
♪ Cara mío ♪
♪ I'll shower you
with diamonds and pearls ♪
♪ All my riches for you ♪
♪ Cara mío ♪
♪ I'll take you
round the world ♪
♪ To all my castles ♪
♪ And all my many homes ♪
♪ My money opens
all the doors of the world ♪
♪ My money buys you
all the things
you never could afford ♪
♪ My money makes me what I am ♪
♪ And what I am is the king ♪
♪ Of your heart ♪
♪ Cara mío ♪
[applause]
[music ends]
[cheering]
[Emcee]
And now, a little tap your hat,
from Darren McCormack
and Jenna Dickey.
♪♪ [jazz]
Ready?
[applause]
[cheering]
[music ends]
And now,
get those jazz hands ready
because performing
to Curve's "Break it Down,"
we've got Valerie Harper
and Shawn Furst.
[applause, cheering]
♪♪ [pop]
♪ Mama told me,
"Don't fall for anybody" ♪
♪ All I wanna do
is make you move your body ♪
♪ Take a dip,
move your hips
like you came to party ♪
♪ Oh, no, don't you step
on my Ed Hardy ♪
♪ Tell me, tell me,
tell me, tell me,
can you break it down? ♪
♪ This day, I'm gonna come
and throw your tape round ♪
♪ Make a move, make a move,
shake it to the sound ♪
♪ I'm like the ice-cream truck
when I come around ♪
♪ I hear the beat in my ears,
all I wanna do is dance ♪
♪ Tell me,
can you break it down? ♪
♪ I just wanna
hear some music ♪
♪ Some music, some music,
some music ♪
♪ First I get a beat,
then I move my feet ♪
[applause]
[cheering]
[music ends]
[shouting]
Up next,
performing to "Salsa Tango,"
Kevin Lu and Brie Hernandez.
[applause]
♪♪ [salsa]
You look
kind of anxious.
I just, um...
I had another stupid nightmare
about my dad last night.
I mean,
what if I go on stage,
and I freak out again
like last time?
Is your dad not coming tonight?
He's in L.A., Brad.
He doesn't even know about this.
♪♪ [continues]
[music ends]
[applause]
[wolf whistle]
[Emcee]
And last
but certainly not least,
and finding their own freedom
to Andre Rosario's "Break Free,"
Brad McBride and Gabriella--
Let's just go out there
and have fun, all right?
This isn't about your dad,
this is about you.
You've earned this,
and you can do this
with or without your dad,
on a stage in front of
20 people or 20,000.
Brad McBride
and Gabriella Colussi.
[applause]
And if you're still worried
you can't do this alone,
then don't.
[cheering]
You got me.
[mutters]
Oh.
♪ Ohh, ohh, yeah ♪
♪ Ohhh ♪
♪ Oh, yeah ♪
♪ Clock is tickin',
time is passin' ♪
♪ Really slow ♪
♪ I gotta leave,
and I don't wanna go ♪
♪ Can't be here anymore
you should really know ♪
♪ There's more to life
than what you're livin' for ♪
♪ Don't hold me back,
I don't wanna stay ♪
♪ Come on,
just take my hands ♪
♪ The place I'm goin'
to get away ♪
♪ But is in demand ♪
♪ You and I,
let's run away ♪
♪ Can't you understand? ♪
♪ I wanna break free ♪
♪ So we can dance forever ♪
♪ Why don't you,
why don't you break free ♪
♪ So we can be together ♪
♪ Why don't you,
why don't you ♪
♪ Just you and me,
come on, break free ♪
♪ And in the end,
I know you'll see ♪
Gabby!
♪ Break free ♪
[cheering]
[applause continues]
Gabby!
[Gabby]
Dad?
[music ends]
[muffled chattering]
[applause continues]
[cheering continues]
I'm telling you,
this is not...
[chuckles]
I do apologize.
We're having
a difficult time deciding.
Um, would it be possible
to see a dance-off
between two of the couples?
I think that's fair.
Um, we'd like to see
Valerie Harper
and Shawn Furst...
[whooping]
as well as Brad McBride
and Gabriella Colussi.
[applause, cheering]
We don't have
another routine.
♪♪ [pop]
Yes, we do.
Dance TV:
"Showstoppers, Season 6."
[Emcee]
First up will be
Valerie Harper
and Shawn Furst.
♪ I tried so hard
to knock you down ♪
♪ I'll give it a shot
if you give it all you got ♪
♪ But please don't break it ♪
♪ I can't take it ♪
♪ Tonight's the night, yeah ♪
♪ Tonight's the night ♪
♪ Ohhh, ohhh ♪
♪ Ohh, ohh, yeah ♪
♪ Tonight's the night, yeah ♪
♪ Tonight's the night ♪
♪ I got nothing to lose ♪
♪ Just is all I can do ♪
♪ Do, do ♪
[trill]
♪ Mmm ♪
♪ Oh, yeah ♪
♪ Don't know what it is ♪
♪ I don't know what it is,
but I feel a spark ♪
♪ You make it easy for me now
with nowhere to start ♪
♪ 'Cause everything
about tonight is so right ♪
[murmuring]
♪ And nothing's gonna
bring me down ♪
♪ I'll give it a shot
if you give it all you got ♪
♪ But please don't break it ♪
♪ I can't take it ♪
♪ Tonight's the night, yeah ♪
♪ Tonight's the night ♪
[applause, cheering]
♪ Ohhh, ohhh ♪
♪ Ohh, ohh, yeah ♪
♪ Tonight's the night, yeah ♪
♪ Tonight's the night ♪
♪ I got nothing to lose ♪
♪ Just is all I can do ♪
[Emcee]
And now, Brad McBride
and Gabriella Colussi.
♪ If you give it all you got ♪
♪ But please don't break it ♪
♪ I can't take it ♪
♪ Tonight's the night, yeah ♪
♪ Tonight's the night ♪
♪ Ohhh, ohhh ♪
♪ Ohh, ohh, yeah ♪
♪ Tonight's the night, yeah ♪
♪ Tonight's the night ♪
♪ I got nothing to lose ♪
♪ Just is all I can do ♪
♪ Do, do ♪
[trill]
♪ Mmm ♪
♪ Oh, yeah ♪
♪ Don't know what it is ♪
♪ I don't know what it is,
but I feel a spark ♪
♪ You make it easy for me now
with nowhere to start ♪
♪ 'Cause everything
about tonight is so right ♪
♪ And nothing's gonna
bring me down ♪
♪ I'll give it a shot
if you give it all you got ♪
♪ But please don't break it ♪
♪ I can't take it ♪
♪ Tonight's the night, yeah ♪
♪ Tonight's the night ♪
[cheering]
♪ Ohhh, ohhh ♪
♪ Ohh, ohh, yeah ♪
♪ Tonight's the night, yeah ♪
♪ Tonight's the night ♪
♪ I got nothing to lose ♪
[male judge]
Brilliant, brilliant.
Lovely. Bravo.
Bravo.
But it's unanimous.
The winners of this year's
Kensington spring competition
and scholarship
are Brad McBride
and Gabriella Colussi.
[applause, cheering]
Oh, my gosh.
We just won.
[squealing]
They did it! They did it!
[cheering continues]
[squeals, laughs]
[squealing]
You still think
I'm a toad?
Yeah, but you're
a pretty cute one.
♪♪ [pop]
♪ There comes a time
in everyone's life ♪
♪ To reach the impossible ♪
♪ Shine in the limelight ♪
♪ The choice is mine,
and failure is easy ♪
♪ Yeah, failure's too easy ♪
♪ I gotta own it ♪
♪ Yeah, show 'em I want it ♪
♪ It'd be impossible ♪
♪ To tear it from me ♪
♪ I'm my worst enemy ♪
♪ Yeah, I'm my worst enemy ♪
♪ Get out of my way ♪
♪ You've got just
one chance to dance ♪
♪ To dance ♪
♪ You've got just
one chance to dance ♪
♪ To dance ♪
♪ Once chance to dance ♪
[echoing]
♪ One chance to dance ♪
♪ Dance, dance, dance,
dance, dance, dance ♪
♪ Dance, dance, dance,
dance, dance, dance ♪
♪ One chance to dance ♪
♪ Dance, dance, dance,
dance, dance, dance ♪
♪ Dance, dance, dance,
dance, dance, dance ♪
♪ One chance to dance,
dance, dance ♪
♪ Not this time,
no, not today ♪
♪ Not this time,
all eyes on me ♪
♪ Not this time,
no, not today ♪
♪ I gotta shine today ♪
♪ Not this time,
no, not today ♪
♪ Not this time,
all eyes on me ♪
♪ Not this time,
no, not today ♪
♪ This is my time ♪
♪ One chance to dance ♪
♪ I've been here before ♪
♪ This feeling's familiar ♪
♪ Reach the impossible ♪
♪ Pushing it further ♪
♪ The choice is mine,
and failure is easy ♪
♪ Failure's too easy ♪