1 00:00:34,160 --> 00:00:36,151 And one. 2 00:00:38,280 --> 00:00:39,713 Heel forward. 3 00:00:42,840 --> 00:00:43,955 Good. 4 00:00:44,720 --> 00:00:46,950 That's right. Shoulders down. 5 00:00:50,040 --> 00:00:51,189 And brush. 6 00:01:02,240 --> 00:01:04,993 - Do you know how many they take? - Usually no more than 12. 7 00:01:05,080 --> 00:01:08,038 - Twelve? Out of this class? - Out of the whole planet. 8 00:01:10,120 --> 00:01:12,156 In the middle. Number 15. 9 00:01:15,240 --> 00:01:17,800 Not enough turnout. Bad feet. 10 00:01:20,440 --> 00:01:22,431 But look at her. 11 00:01:27,480 --> 00:01:29,994 - Excuse me! - You're excused. 12 00:01:42,240 --> 00:01:43,275 Here we go. 13 00:01:43,360 --> 00:01:45,555 Am I a bad mother if I hope she doesn't get it? 14 00:01:45,640 --> 00:01:48,313 Don't ask me. I was against this from the start. 15 00:01:48,400 --> 00:01:50,152 - Mom! - Jody! 16 00:01:50,280 --> 00:01:51,838 Mom, I got in! 17 00:01:53,120 --> 00:01:56,317 - I made it. - Wonderful, honey. 18 00:01:56,600 --> 00:01:59,672 Can you believe it? I'm gonna New York. 19 00:02:01,120 --> 00:02:02,553 Hey, what happened? 20 00:02:03,080 --> 00:02:04,559 - They didn't take you? - No. 21 00:02:04,640 --> 00:02:06,437 No? Those bastards. 22 00:02:06,520 --> 00:02:09,159 Not, "No, they didn't". No, they did. 23 00:02:09,320 --> 00:02:13,199 Do you know who went there? Everyone who matters in American ballet. 24 00:02:13,280 --> 00:02:15,055 The school feeds right into the company. 25 00:02:15,117 --> 00:02:18,836 Yeah. But there's no guarantee you'll make the company, right? 26 00:02:18,960 --> 00:02:21,474 And you could still dance in college, honey. 27 00:02:21,560 --> 00:02:23,994 Indiana has a great dance program. 28 00:02:24,480 --> 00:02:27,021 Hey, this is the best thing that's ever happened to me. 29 00:02:27,171 --> 00:02:30,357 I don't think it would kill you to at least pretend to be happy. 30 00:02:30,440 --> 00:02:34,718 It's a scholarship. They give'em to everybody. That's the only way they can get people to go. 31 00:02:34,815 --> 00:02:37,664 - When are you gonna start? - I don't know. I'm thinking I may not gonna go. 32 00:02:37,902 --> 00:02:40,863 What are you taking about? What are you gonna do instead? 33 00:02:40,897 --> 00:02:42,625 There's a new Hooters open I could work there. 34 00:02:42,664 --> 00:02:44,838 - As what? - You do not have the rack. 35 00:02:44,880 --> 00:02:45,995 I'll get implants! 36 00:03:28,280 --> 00:03:30,111 - Need a hand? - No. 37 00:03:34,197 --> 00:03:35,048 No. 38 00:03:35,320 --> 00:03:37,515 - No? - I mean, no, thank you. 39 00:03:39,320 --> 00:03:40,309 Okay. 40 00:03:44,680 --> 00:03:45,669 Idiot. 41 00:04:23,776 --> 00:04:24,346 Hi. 42 00:04:24,529 --> 00:04:26,558 I'm Eva Rodriguez. How you doing? 43 00:04:26,640 --> 00:04:30,981 - Jody Sawyer. Fine. I'm new here. - Oh, me too. I took the top. 44 00:04:31,400 --> 00:04:32,833 This is good. 45 00:04:33,160 --> 00:04:35,310 - You know who I saw on my way in? - Who? 46 00:04:35,400 --> 00:04:36,913 Cooper Nielson. 47 00:04:37,307 --> 00:04:40,663 Oh, yeah? Did he seem as cocky in person as he is on TV? 48 00:04:41,240 --> 00:04:45,153 You know, it just kinda freaks me out that we're gonna be seeing people like him around all the time now. 49 00:04:45,232 --> 00:04:46,745 You'll get used to it. 50 00:04:47,930 --> 00:04:51,105 I'm Maureen. I guess I'm living with you. 51 00:04:52,240 --> 00:04:54,151 Don't sound so excited. 52 00:04:55,202 --> 00:04:56,681 I'm Jody. 53 00:04:56,960 --> 00:04:59,315 - Hi, nice to meet you. - This is Eva. 54 00:05:00,360 --> 00:05:01,793 Whadda you doing? 55 00:05:02,040 --> 00:05:03,837 I'm knitting a sweater. 56 00:05:04,060 --> 00:05:06,813 If you wanna smoke, you have to go outside. 57 00:05:08,866 --> 00:05:12,017 Fine. I'll go outside. Are you coming? 58 00:05:15,840 --> 00:05:17,239 - Bye, Maureen. - Bye. 59 00:05:17,840 --> 00:05:19,796 - Hey, Eric Jones. - How you doing, Eric? 60 00:05:19,880 --> 00:05:23,589 My stage name is Eric O. Jones, after Oprah. She's my idol. 61 00:05:24,320 --> 00:05:26,311 Eva Rodriguez, after no one. 62 00:05:26,400 --> 00:05:28,311 Oh, an individual. I like it. 63 00:05:28,480 --> 00:05:29,711 I'm Jody Sawyer. 64 00:05:30,200 --> 00:05:31,869 Well, We were just going around to smoke. Do you wanna joing us? 65 00:05:31,896 --> 00:05:34,634 Oh, come downstairs. It's Marlboro Country. 66 00:05:35,240 --> 00:05:37,595 - So, Serge... - Sergei, Sergei. 67 00:05:37,720 --> 00:05:38,994 Who's the babe? 68 00:05:39,200 --> 00:05:41,714 - It's my girlfriend, Galina. - Oh, God! Don't get him started. 69 00:05:41,800 --> 00:05:45,429 She was here all four years with me and now dances with San Francisco Ballet. 70 00:05:45,520 --> 00:05:47,750 - You've been here for four years already? - Yeah. 71 00:05:47,808 --> 00:05:50,119 So you know the story with this Maureen chick we're living with, huh? 72 00:05:50,351 --> 00:05:52,065 You're living with Maureen? 73 00:05:52,370 --> 00:05:54,589 - Well, good luck. - Big-time bitch? 74 00:05:54,823 --> 00:05:58,555 Biggest time. And of course, she has the best technique in the school. 75 00:05:58,640 --> 00:06:00,370 She's been here since she was nine. 76 00:06:00,840 --> 00:06:02,432 Is this the right room? 77 00:06:03,320 --> 00:06:05,038 (If) it's not, I'm staying anyways. 78 00:06:05,120 --> 00:06:06,712 No argument here, baby. 79 00:06:06,800 --> 00:06:09,519 - You're Charlie? Then you're in the right place. - Excellent. 80 00:06:09,600 --> 00:06:13,798 That's Sergei, that's Jody, that's Eva, I'm Eric, and you're cute. 81 00:06:14,782 --> 00:06:16,717 - Long trip? - From Seattle. 82 00:06:17,560 --> 00:06:20,154 My girlfriend dumped me for leaving her there. 83 00:07:40,042 --> 00:07:41,077 Morning. 84 00:07:41,960 --> 00:07:44,872 Would the new students raise your hands, please? 85 00:07:46,809 --> 00:07:50,438 And which of you was the best dancer in the last class he or she took? 86 00:07:51,800 --> 00:07:52,869 Come on. 87 00:07:57,800 --> 00:08:00,519 It's a heady thing, isn't it? Being the best. 88 00:08:01,000 --> 00:08:03,694 Teachers dote on you. Other students ask for your help. 89 00:08:03,920 --> 00:08:07,879 And an aura builds and then you get accepted into ABA. 90 00:08:09,640 --> 00:08:12,632 And whether or not you admit it, you start thinking... 91 00:08:13,720 --> 00:08:18,111 ...that's just a matter of time before you're doing Giselle before packed houses at Lincoln Center. 92 00:08:19,680 --> 00:08:22,114 For most of you, that will never happen. 93 00:08:23,080 --> 00:08:27,232 I don't say this to be cruel. I say it to help you clarify your expectations for the year ahead. 94 00:08:28,120 --> 00:08:31,430 If you work harder every day than you've ever worked in your life... 95 00:08:31,520 --> 00:08:35,308 ...this school will turn you into the best dancer you can possibly be. 96 00:08:35,880 --> 00:08:39,232 That may or may not be the kind of dancer I've room for in the company. 97 00:08:40,960 --> 00:08:44,077 At best, I can take three boys and three girls. 98 00:08:44,729 --> 00:08:46,675 I'll be watching you carefully over the coming months. 99 00:08:46,815 --> 00:08:50,762 But I won't be making any decisions until I see how you dance in the workshop performance... 100 00:08:51,000 --> 00:08:52,752 ...at the end of the year. 101 00:08:53,448 --> 00:08:57,306 They won't be easy decisions to make, because you're all very talented. 102 00:08:57,525 --> 00:08:59,750 You wouldn't be here if you weren't. 103 00:08:59,840 --> 00:09:02,718 Thank you for bringing your gifts to our community. 104 00:09:02,800 --> 00:09:05,109 I wish you all a very good year. 105 00:09:05,680 --> 00:09:08,353 I hope he doesn't think that was inspirational. 106 00:09:08,440 --> 00:09:09,589 Oh, one more thing. 107 00:09:09,688 --> 00:09:13,442 Next week's the company gala. We always invite advanced students to attend the performance, 108 00:09:13,520 --> 00:09:17,479 and to help out at the party afterwards. I expect you all to be there. 109 00:09:22,200 --> 00:09:24,236 - And you are? - Eva Rodriguez. 110 00:09:24,480 --> 00:09:26,739 So glad you could fit us into your busy schedule, Eva. 111 00:09:27,120 --> 00:09:28,553 Oh, no sweat. 112 00:09:31,687 --> 00:09:33,837 All right, ladies, we'll start with our pli閟. 113 00:09:33,951 --> 00:09:39,198 First position. Demi and stretch. Demi and stretch. 114 00:09:39,808 --> 00:09:42,434 Full grand plié. And return. 115 00:09:42,880 --> 00:09:44,598 Port de bras forward. 116 00:09:45,120 --> 00:09:46,712 Full port de bras back. 117 00:09:46,800 --> 00:09:49,598 The same in second, fourth and fifth positions... 118 00:09:49,720 --> 00:09:52,598 ...and then we'll rise and take a balance in fifth. 119 00:09:53,120 --> 00:09:55,588 Yes? Let's begin. Steven? 120 00:10:02,920 --> 00:10:04,911 Relax those fingers, Janie. 121 00:10:07,825 --> 00:10:09,543 Very nice, Maureen. 122 00:10:13,040 --> 00:10:15,429 Pull those ribs in. Really support. 123 00:10:19,840 --> 00:10:21,796 Nice long lines, ladies. 124 00:10:22,680 --> 00:10:25,274 Put the energy coming up over your heads. 125 00:10:30,080 --> 00:10:32,674 - What's your name, dear? - Jody Sawyer. 126 00:10:33,240 --> 00:10:35,629 You need to concentrate on your turnout. 127 00:10:36,520 --> 00:10:37,953 From the hip. 128 00:10:47,512 --> 00:10:49,309 We have a dress code here. 129 00:10:50,257 --> 00:10:52,452 Black leotard, pink tights. 130 00:10:55,020 --> 00:10:56,009 Stylish. 131 00:10:57,011 --> 00:10:58,205 No gum. 132 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:07,831 Get your hair off your face. 133 00:11:17,000 --> 00:11:19,682 Développé écarté, 134 00:11:20,120 --> 00:11:22,834 Change to effacé. 135 00:11:23,280 --> 00:11:26,795 Plié, Tendu. Lift the leg, first arabesque. 136 00:11:27,000 --> 00:11:29,116 Maureen, will you show us, please? 137 00:11:35,400 --> 00:11:37,277 Now, look at Maureen's arms. 138 00:11:37,520 --> 00:11:40,471 They're perfectly supported from underneath, not above. 139 00:11:41,120 --> 00:11:44,271 Not wilting at her sides like dead chicken wings. 140 00:11:45,601 --> 00:11:47,558 Oh, she's so good. 141 00:11:47,720 --> 00:11:49,438 Yeah, just ask her. 142 00:11:51,400 --> 00:11:52,753 And one. 143 00:11:55,760 --> 00:11:57,990 Really extend that front leg. Yes. 144 00:11:58,560 --> 00:12:00,278 Ready, second group. 145 00:12:00,360 --> 00:12:02,078 Where'd she come from? 146 00:12:02,320 --> 00:12:04,595 Softer landing, ladies, please. 147 00:12:07,600 --> 00:12:10,592 Anna, eyes off the mirror, please. Thank you. 148 00:12:14,080 --> 00:12:17,834 Watch where you're going, sweetheart. We don't carry collision insurance. 149 00:12:19,400 --> 00:12:21,311 Who let that disaster in here? 150 00:12:21,920 --> 00:12:24,021 I swear I'm better than that. I'm just really nervous. 151 00:12:24,139 --> 00:12:26,950 Hey, don't sweat it. First day never counts. Okay? 152 00:12:27,040 --> 00:12:28,951 Everything counts here. 153 00:12:29,600 --> 00:12:31,033 One and hip. 154 00:12:32,840 --> 00:12:34,398 Fresh meat. 155 00:12:34,960 --> 00:12:36,313 In the middle. 156 00:12:36,800 --> 00:12:39,951 - And one. Good. Not bad. - Cute. Who is he? 157 00:12:40,600 --> 00:12:42,318 Charlie, from Seattle. 158 00:12:42,400 --> 00:12:44,356 We only met him yesterday. 159 00:12:45,280 --> 00:12:46,838 Is he gay or straight? 160 00:12:49,080 --> 00:12:50,354 Straight. 161 00:12:52,680 --> 00:12:54,477 Hey, you guys. Look. 162 00:12:57,969 --> 00:12:59,368 Hi, girls. 163 00:12:59,960 --> 00:13:01,439 Maureen, Anna. 164 00:13:01,760 --> 00:13:03,193 Hi, Kathleen. 165 00:13:05,480 --> 00:13:08,074 - That was Kathleen Donahue, wasn't it? - Yep. 166 00:13:08,240 --> 00:13:10,037 The Kathleen Donahue. 167 00:13:10,160 --> 00:13:12,390 Oh, my God. She's beautiful. 168 00:13:12,938 --> 00:13:15,639 Well, I think she looks kinda like a gerbil. 169 00:13:15,760 --> 00:13:16,590 What? 170 00:13:16,680 --> 00:13:17,766 She does. 171 00:13:18,200 --> 00:13:20,111 Is she just married Mr. Reeves, right? 172 00:13:20,208 --> 00:13:22,433 What? Wait a minute. She married the director? 173 00:13:22,920 --> 00:13:26,310 - Now I get it. - Yeah. This summer. It was a huge scandal. 174 00:13:26,620 --> 00:13:28,228 She'd been with Cooper for a few years. 175 00:13:28,254 --> 00:13:32,139 And then one day, out of nowhere she tells him she's leaving him for Jonathan Reeves. 176 00:13:32,273 --> 00:13:33,991 No one even knew they were having an affair. 177 00:13:34,120 --> 00:13:38,113 And Cooper throws this huge fit in rehearsal in front of the whole company. Calls her a slut and stuff. 178 00:13:38,200 --> 00:13:39,713 It was unbelievable. 179 00:13:39,880 --> 00:13:42,952 Then he drags his broken heart off to London to dance for the season. 180 00:13:43,040 --> 00:13:46,736 Where rumor has it, he drinks like a fish and screws every girl in tights. 181 00:13:47,280 --> 00:13:49,316 - He's back, you know. - I know. 182 00:13:49,400 --> 00:13:51,231 I heard he hasn't spoken to anyone. 183 00:13:51,281 --> 00:13:52,680 No, he talked to me. 184 00:13:52,778 --> 00:13:53,688 What? 185 00:13:56,400 --> 00:13:58,868 You know, he offered to help me with my bags. 186 00:14:02,840 --> 00:14:03,989 Bob, it's a benefit. 187 00:14:04,080 --> 00:14:07,038 If I give you an extra seat, I'm taking money away from the company. 188 00:14:07,120 --> 00:14:10,085 Besides, when was the last time your paper ran anything on us? 189 00:14:10,517 --> 00:14:14,752 Oh, what the hell. Three seats under your name at will call, but only because I'm nice. 190 00:14:15,720 --> 00:14:17,551 - Hi, Mom. - Hi, sweetie. 191 00:14:17,920 --> 00:14:19,990 - Well? - Nothing to worry about. 192 00:14:20,360 --> 00:14:22,715 So, what's the competition? What about your roommates? 193 00:14:22,800 --> 00:14:25,030 Jody's hopeless. She'll never make it. 194 00:14:25,120 --> 00:14:28,078 - Is she the one from Boston? - No, that's Eva. 195 00:14:28,680 --> 00:14:31,035 Eva's actually good. Amazing extension. 196 00:14:31,200 --> 00:14:34,875 But her attitude stinks. Jonathan hates her already, thank God. 197 00:14:34,960 --> 00:14:37,394 So you still think it'll be you, Anna and Emily? 198 00:14:37,480 --> 00:14:40,653 Yeah. Although, have you seen Emily lately? 199 00:14:41,160 --> 00:14:42,434 Look at her. 200 00:14:43,360 --> 00:14:44,679 Hello, Emily. 201 00:14:44,960 --> 00:14:46,473 Hi, Mrs. Cummings. 202 00:14:47,000 --> 00:14:48,228 Dear. 203 00:14:48,680 --> 00:14:51,558 Her pas de deux partner's gonna to need a crane to lift her. 204 00:14:51,640 --> 00:14:52,595 Oh, you stop. 205 00:18:31,000 --> 00:18:33,355 No way do people actually buy this shit. 206 00:18:33,440 --> 00:18:36,876 - It's signed by Kathleen Donahue. - It's a smelly old shoe. 207 00:18:59,515 --> 00:19:00,023 Cooper! 208 00:19:00,096 --> 00:19:03,240 - How you been? - Can I tear you away for a minute? 209 00:19:03,960 --> 00:19:07,748 There's a woman here who's husband just died, leaving her $200 million, and she adores you. 210 00:19:07,880 --> 00:19:10,553 - Excuse me. That was beautiful. - Let me introduce you. 211 00:19:10,640 --> 00:19:12,392 Now, why does that feel wrong? 212 00:19:12,511 --> 00:19:14,618 Oh, it's just a hello. It'd be great for the company. 213 00:19:14,746 --> 00:19:15,753 -Jonathan. -Steve. 214 00:19:16,240 --> 00:19:20,358 Well, if it's good for the company. I mean, you know me. Team player. 215 00:19:23,200 --> 00:19:25,156 Joan Miller. Cooper Nielson. 216 00:19:25,240 --> 00:19:27,816 - Hello. - Well, this is an honor. Cooper, 217 00:19:28,280 --> 00:19:30,919 I am, without a doubt, your biggest fan. 218 00:19:31,120 --> 00:19:32,473 And my loveliest. 219 00:19:33,560 --> 00:19:37,599 Now, what on earth were you doing way over there in dreary London... 220 00:19:37,680 --> 00:19:39,910 ...when everyone loves you so much here? 221 00:19:39,976 --> 00:19:44,606 Don't you listen to the gossip? I was being huffy. Scorned lover. All that. 222 00:19:45,760 --> 00:19:50,072 - Oh, God. I'm so sorry. - Not at all. It's fine. 223 00:19:50,440 --> 00:19:53,034 Joan, this is one of our advanced students... 224 00:19:54,307 --> 00:19:56,059 - Jody Sawyer. - Sorry. 225 00:19:56,320 --> 00:19:59,596 We have so many promising students this year, I find it hard to keep'em straight. 226 00:19:59,680 --> 00:20:02,831 You see? That's how taxing Jonathan's job is. 227 00:20:03,280 --> 00:20:06,955 There's so much is going on, he can't remember the name of a beautiful girl. 228 00:20:07,912 --> 00:20:09,903 Don't worry, Jody Sawyer. 229 00:20:10,600 --> 00:20:12,033 I don't run a company. 230 00:20:12,120 --> 00:20:13,473 I won't forget. 231 00:20:15,720 --> 00:20:16,914 Excuse me. 232 00:20:17,074 --> 00:20:21,306 I will trade you one bliss potato with caviar for one of your tiaras. 233 00:20:22,080 --> 00:20:24,719 My old one's broken and I'm desperate. 234 00:20:25,480 --> 00:20:27,277 What will you use it for? 235 00:20:27,640 --> 00:20:31,633 You know, state funerals, abdications, the usual. 236 00:20:32,391 --> 00:20:34,122 I'll see if we have your size. 237 00:20:34,440 --> 00:20:37,933 Hey, you guys, wanna see something? Come on, just go with this. 238 00:20:41,000 --> 00:20:46,120 Oh, Cooper, I've already told Kathleen, but, what a treat, that Romeo and Juliet. 239 00:20:46,400 --> 00:20:49,039 You're the finest Romeo since Jonathan himself. 240 00:20:49,120 --> 00:20:51,873 - It's a great piece. - And you two together. 241 00:20:52,040 --> 00:20:53,792 I don't do anything. 242 00:20:55,120 --> 00:20:56,553 It's all her. 243 00:21:00,160 --> 00:21:01,559 Come on. 244 00:21:13,640 --> 00:21:15,631 Save it for the workshop, Charlie. 245 00:21:15,720 --> 00:21:17,711 - Look at him. - Get over here. 246 00:21:18,120 --> 00:21:20,031 - Let's show them. - Sure. 247 00:21:26,480 --> 00:21:29,199 - What's wrong with you? - You know exactly what you did. 248 00:21:29,280 --> 00:21:31,421 You've got no right to paw me in front of all those people. 249 00:21:31,447 --> 00:21:33,425 I don't know what you're talking about. I wasn't pawing you. 250 00:21:33,579 --> 00:21:34,797 I mean, I can't even touch you? 251 00:21:34,840 --> 00:21:36,558 We're not friends anymore? 252 00:21:36,640 --> 00:21:38,073 Okay, Cooper, listen. 253 00:21:38,360 --> 00:21:41,025 I think it's great you're back. You're a wonderful dancer. 254 00:21:41,394 --> 00:21:44,241 But I am just as happily married as I was before you left. 255 00:21:44,529 --> 00:21:47,760 Yeah, were things so good at home, how come we danced better tonight than we ever have? 256 00:21:47,880 --> 00:21:50,394 (For) God's sake, Cooper, that was acting! 257 00:21:50,800 --> 00:21:52,153 Pretending. 258 00:21:52,640 --> 00:21:53,993 That's our job. 259 00:21:54,920 --> 00:21:56,592 I got to get back. 260 00:22:08,600 --> 00:22:11,433 - My God. - I know. 261 00:22:13,240 --> 00:22:16,152 In the grandest scheme of things, it was a pretty cool night. 262 00:22:16,240 --> 00:22:19,471 Yeah, except for that slave-labor part, it didn't suck. 263 00:22:19,840 --> 00:22:21,910 'Scuse me. Coming through. 264 00:22:22,800 --> 00:22:23,835 No luck, huh? 265 00:22:23,960 --> 00:22:25,598 - What? - The tiara. 266 00:22:26,200 --> 00:22:28,156 She went off to find one in my size. 267 00:22:28,240 --> 00:22:29,434 Oh, no. No luck! 268 00:22:29,560 --> 00:22:31,551 That's all right. I'm sure you tried your hardest. 269 00:22:31,640 --> 00:22:34,074 - Anyone want a fruit tart for the road? - Yeah, I'll take one. 270 00:22:34,263 --> 00:22:37,303 - It's practically all fat, Emily. - Hello, Emily. I'm Jim Gordon. 271 00:22:37,467 --> 00:22:38,221 Hi. 272 00:22:38,560 --> 00:22:39,834 So you guys like, work here? 273 00:22:39,920 --> 00:22:42,718 Oh, no. We're students at the American Ballet Academy. 274 00:22:42,800 --> 00:22:44,438 Ballerinas. Very cool. 275 00:22:44,520 --> 00:22:47,671 Oh, my God. You got to try one of these, Maureen. 276 00:22:47,840 --> 00:22:49,831 Well, she has a name. Maureen. 277 00:22:50,000 --> 00:22:51,115 We have to go. 278 00:22:51,200 --> 00:22:52,348 Yeah. Me, too. 279 00:22:52,440 --> 00:22:56,228 I'm gonna go home, call my mom. Tell her how wrong I've been about New York. 280 00:22:56,400 --> 00:22:59,756 You see, Maureen No-Last-Name, all this time I've been telling her, 281 00:22:59,840 --> 00:23:03,913 "It's an interesting city, but completely devoid of any true, natural beauty." 282 00:23:04,560 --> 00:23:06,357 And now that I've met you, 283 00:23:06,440 --> 00:23:07,680 I know that's not true. 284 00:23:09,160 --> 00:23:10,479 - Cummings. - What? 285 00:23:10,800 --> 00:23:13,030 Her last name. It's Cummings. 286 00:23:16,488 --> 00:23:19,670 Go. And one and stretch and stretch. 287 00:23:19,859 --> 00:23:22,155 Good lift. And, good, Charlie! Yes. 288 00:23:22,360 --> 00:23:25,079 Stretch that front foot. Much better. Yes! Good. One. Go. 289 00:23:25,160 --> 00:23:28,357 Take it forward. That's it. Good. Dip and go. 290 00:23:33,120 --> 00:23:36,317 All right. I'm here. Sorry. 291 00:23:37,160 --> 00:23:38,957 I know. I'm sorry. 292 00:23:39,040 --> 00:23:42,669 And one. (The) arms lifted here. 293 00:23:43,640 --> 00:23:46,598 (The) head is here. Yes. 294 00:23:47,960 --> 00:23:51,236 Lift through here, lift, but not tucked, dear. 295 00:23:51,520 --> 00:23:52,919 Ready, Maureen? 296 00:23:55,760 --> 00:23:57,557 Beautiful rond brisé. 297 00:23:59,200 --> 00:24:00,758 Feet always stretched. 298 00:24:01,040 --> 00:24:03,190 Look at how lovely her arms are. 299 00:24:03,680 --> 00:24:05,398 Head up, Stephanie. 300 00:24:08,120 --> 00:24:09,792 Everyone, ribs in. 301 00:24:12,520 --> 00:24:14,476 Don't let your elbows droop. 302 00:24:17,960 --> 00:24:19,439 Turnout, Jody. 303 00:24:21,600 --> 00:24:23,033 From the hips, dear. 304 00:24:33,600 --> 00:24:36,239 Well, now really Just skim the surface this time, ladies. 305 00:24:36,880 --> 00:24:38,074 Jody, flutter. 306 00:24:39,520 --> 00:24:40,794 Yes, Eva. 307 00:24:42,680 --> 00:24:43,908 Exactly. 308 00:24:44,120 --> 00:24:47,590 - You feel the difference? - Felt like the same old shit to me. 309 00:24:52,800 --> 00:24:56,110 Late out of that turn, Jody. You're trying too hard. 310 00:25:11,000 --> 00:25:12,479 Thank you, ladies. 311 00:25:12,760 --> 00:25:13,909 Emily. 312 00:25:15,840 --> 00:25:19,958 You might wanna visit the nutritionist this week. She can give you some good pointers. 313 00:25:20,560 --> 00:25:23,279 Go back. Go back. Come on. Let's go. Go back. 314 00:25:24,680 --> 00:25:27,353 I need to see the girls gesture to their partners. 315 00:25:27,440 --> 00:25:29,590 "Hello, I'm waiting." 316 00:25:29,680 --> 00:25:32,069 And the boys rush over and kneel. 317 00:25:32,640 --> 00:25:34,312 "I am your slave." 318 00:25:34,760 --> 00:25:35,670 And... 319 00:25:44,920 --> 00:25:46,512 I am your slave. 320 00:25:48,040 --> 00:25:52,397 I'd believe it more if you weren't staring at your fucking reflection when you said it. 321 00:25:52,480 --> 00:25:56,075 If someone wants to hear profanity, Miss Rodriguez, they can take a subway. 322 00:25:56,160 --> 00:25:58,913 They don't need to spend $60 on a ballet ticket. 323 00:25:59,481 --> 00:26:01,317 Though she has a point. 324 00:26:02,320 --> 00:26:06,552 That foot, my dear. Let's go back. Come on. Try it again. 325 00:26:09,480 --> 00:26:12,438 You've got to work with me here, Jody. 326 00:26:13,551 --> 00:26:14,231 Okay? 327 00:26:45,280 --> 00:26:46,633 Lift, Anna. 328 00:26:47,560 --> 00:26:49,073 Excellent, Eva. 329 00:26:49,800 --> 00:26:51,791 Where's the turnout, Jody? 330 00:26:52,320 --> 00:26:55,357 After everything we've talked about, I'm not seeing it. 331 00:26:58,920 --> 00:27:02,117 Do you understand what I'm saying? Use what you have and turn out. 332 00:27:02,200 --> 00:27:04,350 Jesus! She heard you! 333 00:27:08,080 --> 00:27:09,274 Excuse me? 334 00:27:09,440 --> 00:27:13,638 She heard you. We all heard you! You don't have to speak to her like that! 335 00:27:13,720 --> 00:27:17,713 - Anyone can see she's working her ass off! - That's enough, Miss Rodriguez. 336 00:27:23,400 --> 00:27:24,958 This is my classroom. 337 00:27:25,320 --> 00:27:27,595 And I will run it as I see fit. 338 00:27:28,960 --> 00:27:32,270 If you have a problem with that, you are free to leave. 339 00:27:53,880 --> 00:27:56,872 Oh, Maureen, if you wanna get calls, please do so in the dorm. 340 00:27:56,960 --> 00:27:59,076 - Don't give out this number. - I didn't. 341 00:27:59,160 --> 00:28:03,472 Well, a Jim Gordon got it somehow and has been calling for you non-stop. 342 00:28:04,560 --> 00:28:07,199 Hi. Whadda you doing here? 343 00:28:08,720 --> 00:28:09,948 Nothing. 344 00:28:11,120 --> 00:28:11,950 I'm just waiting. 345 00:28:13,720 --> 00:28:15,026 I know. I wasn't myself today. 346 00:28:15,052 --> 00:28:17,887 I didn't get enough sleep last night, So I was really tired. 347 00:28:18,880 --> 00:28:20,757 It's not just today, Jody. 348 00:28:21,520 --> 00:28:23,145 I see you three times a week. 349 00:28:23,806 --> 00:28:24,865 You're not improving. 350 00:28:25,000 --> 00:28:27,217 - I can work harder. - Oh, no matter how hard you work... 351 00:28:28,711 --> 00:28:32,032 ...there are certain realities about you as a dancer that we have to face. 352 00:28:32,360 --> 00:28:36,174 We can wait till the end of the year when it's time to get a job, but we can talk about it now... 353 00:28:36,440 --> 00:28:38,510 ...while you still have options. 354 00:28:43,527 --> 00:28:44,944 You're not very turned out. 355 00:28:45,466 --> 00:28:46,927 So that needs work. 356 00:28:50,520 --> 00:28:52,556 And you don't have great feet. 357 00:28:53,360 --> 00:28:55,396 And while you're very pretty... 358 00:28:57,522 --> 00:28:59,513 ...you don't have the ideal body type. 359 00:28:59,720 --> 00:29:01,677 Margot Fonteyn didn't have great feet. 360 00:29:01,720 --> 00:29:05,599 When Fonteyn was onstage, you couldn't tear your eyes away from her. 361 00:29:07,250 --> 00:29:08,763 It can't be taught. 362 00:29:11,400 --> 00:29:14,915 In four months, we're gonna put on a workshop in front of 3,000 people. 363 00:29:15,080 --> 00:29:18,709 It's an audition for every major ballet company in the country. 364 00:29:20,440 --> 00:29:23,283 From what I've seen, I can't cast you in that workshop. 365 00:29:24,087 --> 00:29:28,080 And if you're not onstage that day, you won't get a job, not at ABC, not anywhere. 366 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:32,230 So, what? Are you kicking me out? 367 00:29:32,680 --> 00:29:33,715 No. 368 00:29:35,720 --> 00:29:37,995 I just want you to really think... 369 00:29:39,240 --> 00:29:41,549 ...if this is the right place for you. 370 00:29:43,240 --> 00:29:44,389 What a prick! 371 00:29:44,480 --> 00:29:45,913 He was perfectly nice about it. 372 00:29:46,000 --> 00:29:49,197 Yeah, but being nice when you say something pricky is even prickier. 373 00:29:49,400 --> 00:29:50,879 What if he's right? 374 00:29:51,800 --> 00:29:52,915 What? 375 00:29:53,537 --> 00:29:57,132 Let's be honest. You're not like most of the girls here. 376 00:29:57,640 --> 00:29:59,818 Your technique is nowhere near where it should be. 377 00:29:59,844 --> 00:30:03,391 Hey, news flash: There's more to being a great dancer than perfect technique. 378 00:30:03,480 --> 00:30:06,517 - Try dancing Swan Lake without it. - Oh, God! I can't believe I'm hearing this? 379 00:30:06,600 --> 00:30:08,272 Look, you're really smart. 380 00:30:08,360 --> 00:30:11,557 If you send in your application now, you could get into a good college. 381 00:30:11,640 --> 00:30:14,359 I don't wanna go to college. I wanna dance. 382 00:30:14,569 --> 00:30:16,560 Yeah, so do a lot of people. 383 00:30:16,800 --> 00:30:19,712 Jesus! What? You went to a special bitch academy or something? 384 00:30:19,814 --> 00:30:20,882 I'm just trying to be honest. 385 00:30:20,908 --> 00:30:23,514 In my opinion, that's what friends do, to tell each other the truth. 386 00:30:23,560 --> 00:30:26,438 I guess that explains why you have so many friends. 387 00:30:30,400 --> 00:30:32,755 If anyone asks, I'm in the library. 388 00:30:38,800 --> 00:30:39,949 Truth? 389 00:30:41,440 --> 00:30:44,079 In terms of technique, you are behind. 390 00:30:45,080 --> 00:30:47,640 But the people here know what they're looking for. 391 00:30:47,720 --> 00:30:50,757 And on the day of your audition, they saw it in you. 392 00:30:50,840 --> 00:30:53,638 Yeah, and now all they see is the wrong body type. 393 00:30:55,000 --> 00:30:57,195 Eva, why can't I have your feet? 394 00:30:59,760 --> 00:31:02,558 - Okay. Enough of this. Get up. - Why? 395 00:31:02,640 --> 00:31:05,916 Because all we ever do in this place is take class. 396 00:31:06,640 --> 00:31:09,029 It's about time we had a little fun. 397 00:31:14,120 --> 00:31:15,235 Hi, Maureen. 398 00:31:15,320 --> 00:31:17,356 Hi, Emily. How you guys doing? 399 00:31:17,440 --> 00:31:18,316 Fine. 400 00:31:18,400 --> 00:31:19,515 Good. 401 00:31:22,240 --> 00:31:24,435 So has Maureen been really busy? 402 00:31:24,560 --> 00:31:27,028 I mean, she isn't seeing someone else, like... 403 00:31:27,240 --> 00:31:28,832 ...Cooper Nielson or someone? 404 00:31:28,920 --> 00:31:30,563 What do you know about Cooper Nielson? 405 00:31:30,719 --> 00:31:32,998 Hey, I've been doing my ballet research. 406 00:31:33,080 --> 00:31:35,548 We're not encouraged to date company members. 407 00:31:35,640 --> 00:31:37,631 I fully support that policy. 408 00:31:38,120 --> 00:31:39,155 Look. 409 00:31:40,080 --> 00:31:43,834 All I came here to say is I go to Columbia, pre-Med. 410 00:31:44,720 --> 00:31:48,633 I have a clean record, impeccable hygiene and here's my number. 411 00:31:56,727 --> 00:31:58,922 - Go talk to him. - Come on, go. 412 00:31:58,985 --> 00:31:59,516 Hey! 413 00:32:01,680 --> 00:32:04,003 The thing is, I've got priorities. 414 00:32:04,029 --> 00:32:06,256 I mean, you only get to be a dancer for 10 years. 415 00:32:06,320 --> 00:32:09,250 Maybe 15 if you don't get injured. So, for the next decade at least... 416 00:32:09,289 --> 00:32:10,959 Hey, all I'm asking for is a date. 417 00:32:20,160 --> 00:32:21,070 OMG! 418 00:32:21,183 --> 00:32:22,676 That's why I like this guy. 419 00:32:22,864 --> 00:32:26,516 Ok. Anna's for sure, right? She's always been Jonathan's favorite. 420 00:32:26,600 --> 00:32:28,033 - Maureen, too. - Oh yeah, you're right. 421 00:32:28,120 --> 00:32:30,998 - Boring. - Boring or not, Jonathan likes her. 422 00:32:31,160 --> 00:32:32,957 Yeah. That only leaves one girl spot open. 423 00:32:33,040 --> 00:32:34,758 - Emily will get it. - I don't think so. 424 00:32:34,840 --> 00:32:39,436 - She's getting big. Jonathan hates big. - Oh, no. It's a little extra padding for the winter. 425 00:32:39,520 --> 00:32:42,910 You didn't get all done up like that to talk about ballet. 426 00:32:43,120 --> 00:32:44,348 Come on. 427 00:33:22,480 --> 00:33:25,552 - What does she have that I don't? - She can salsa. 428 00:33:25,760 --> 00:33:29,673 You call that salsa? Come on, Eric. We'll show them salsa. 429 00:33:31,800 --> 00:33:33,392 Get your asses up here. 430 00:33:33,480 --> 00:33:35,311 - What is that? - That's not salsa. 431 00:33:35,400 --> 00:33:37,834 - That is not salsa. - Use the technique, Charlie. 432 00:33:37,920 --> 00:33:39,558 Here we go, girl. 433 00:33:48,280 --> 00:33:48,994 Hi. 434 00:33:50,760 --> 00:33:52,432 Where are you from? 435 00:33:52,760 --> 00:33:54,352 - Jersey. - New Jersey? 436 00:33:54,800 --> 00:33:56,358 Me. I'm from Russia. 437 00:33:56,440 --> 00:33:58,351 Yeah? What are you doing here? 438 00:33:58,440 --> 00:34:00,192 I'm a ballet dancer. 439 00:34:08,360 --> 00:34:10,316 So, how do I do this exactly? 440 00:34:10,400 --> 00:34:11,833 You've never bowled before? 441 00:34:11,920 --> 00:34:12,670 No. 442 00:34:12,800 --> 00:34:15,155 Just roll it on down there. 443 00:34:26,800 --> 00:34:31,396 In Nepal, there's a this jungle, when this elephant's walking down the way, he steps on a thorn. 444 00:34:31,480 --> 00:34:32,993 He says, "OMG, That hurts." 445 00:34:33,080 --> 00:34:36,959 He sees a little mouse, he goes, "Oh, Mouse, could you help me out get the thorn out of my foot. It really hurts." 446 00:34:37,040 --> 00:34:41,158 And the mouse goes, "No, no. You stepped on my uncle last week. I remember you. Forget about it. Buddy, No way." 447 00:34:41,184 --> 00:34:43,800 Then he goes, "Please, come on, I'll do anything. It really hurts." 448 00:34:43,871 --> 00:34:45,503 - So the mouse goes, "Anything? " - He says, "Yeah." 449 00:34:45,538 --> 00:34:47,758 He goes "ok." So he takes out the thorn. 450 00:34:47,840 --> 00:34:51,549 The elephant feels so much better. He says, "Thank you so muck. How can I repay you? " 451 00:34:51,655 --> 00:34:54,772 The mouse goes, "I don't know. I wanna have my way with you. I find you sexy." 452 00:34:54,846 --> 00:34:57,313 He did. He said "Let me have my way with you." And the elephant goes, "No!" 453 00:34:57,431 --> 00:35:00,548 He goes, "You promised." You know, he just climbs up and he just starts doing the elephant. 454 00:35:00,670 --> 00:35:04,663 The elephant's like, "Wow, I guess I'll let him finish. You know, it's the right thing to do here, you know?" 455 00:35:05,123 --> 00:35:08,484 And there's these three monkeys up in a tree. There they see this mouse hump the elephant. 456 00:35:08,532 --> 00:35:09,493 And like, "Oh, my goodness!" 457 00:35:09,760 --> 00:35:12,911 When they pick up these coconuts, they just start chucking them. 458 00:35:13,192 --> 00:35:16,867 Finally, they hit the elephant right in the head. The elephant goes. "Ahah, OMG, that hurts." 459 00:35:16,967 --> 00:35:21,995 The mouse doesn't even stop. He says, "Yeah. Take it all, bitch! Take it all!" 460 00:35:23,480 --> 00:35:25,550 This is my kind of a mouse. You know what I mean. 461 00:35:29,440 --> 00:35:31,874 Why can't all dancing be this fun? 462 00:35:34,120 --> 00:35:35,917 All dancing is this fun. 463 00:35:36,040 --> 00:35:37,519 Maybe for you. 464 00:35:41,280 --> 00:35:42,679 Russia, huh? 465 00:35:42,880 --> 00:35:45,235 So, whadda you doing in New York then? 466 00:35:50,080 --> 00:35:51,195 Mafia. 467 00:36:44,240 --> 00:36:45,593 You got... 468 00:36:47,320 --> 00:36:48,719 I've got it. 469 00:36:56,280 --> 00:36:58,184 Would it... 470 00:36:58,480 --> 00:37:00,755 ...be presumptuous to ask to come up? 471 00:37:01,160 --> 00:37:02,275 Yeah. 472 00:37:03,400 --> 00:37:05,960 Plus, you're not allowed. Dorm rules. 473 00:37:06,200 --> 00:37:08,316 Well I guess, so, this is good night. 474 00:37:09,200 --> 00:37:10,713 I think so. Yeah. 475 00:37:10,800 --> 00:37:12,119 But not goodbye. 476 00:37:12,720 --> 00:37:13,755 No. 477 00:37:13,840 --> 00:37:15,432 No, not goodbye. 478 00:37:28,440 --> 00:37:29,714 I have to go. 479 00:37:30,200 --> 00:37:31,519 Good night. 480 00:37:39,248 --> 00:37:42,529 -Guys, let's go to another club. I wanna dance. -Ok! Ok! All right, ma'am. 481 00:37:42,555 --> 00:37:44,618 - Taxi, taxi! - All right, ma'am. Time to go! 482 00:37:45,320 --> 00:37:46,514 You're sweaty. 483 00:37:46,600 --> 00:37:49,751 I don't mind, because you're sweet. And so is your sweat. 484 00:37:49,920 --> 00:37:51,319 Sweet sweat. 485 00:37:51,680 --> 00:37:52,999 You are, too. 486 00:37:53,200 --> 00:37:55,111 What? Sweet or sweaty? 487 00:37:55,280 --> 00:37:56,395 Both. 488 00:38:20,240 --> 00:38:21,447 I'm sorry. Sorry. 489 00:38:21,473 --> 00:38:22,984 Come on, Jody. 490 00:38:26,760 --> 00:38:28,910 Can't do another one of these today. 491 00:38:32,960 --> 00:38:36,270 (Be) careful with that one. You break it, you bought it. 492 00:38:37,280 --> 00:38:38,395 Okay, stop. 493 00:38:38,680 --> 00:38:39,795 Stop. 494 00:38:41,880 --> 00:38:43,108 You five, come here. 495 00:38:43,200 --> 00:38:44,428 Oh, God. 496 00:38:45,240 --> 00:38:49,028 When you show up to class unprepared to work, it's an insult. 497 00:38:49,600 --> 00:38:53,991 Not just to me. To your fellow students and to the school. 498 00:38:55,280 --> 00:38:56,713 Get out of my class. 499 00:38:57,840 --> 00:38:59,990 How many studios are there altogether? 500 00:39:00,080 --> 00:39:01,115 Eight. 501 00:39:01,200 --> 00:39:04,272 Oh, that's a lot of mirrors. 502 00:39:04,720 --> 00:39:08,633 It was worth it just to see Sergei getting it on with that old lady. 503 00:39:09,655 --> 00:39:13,276 - OMG! That's right. I have forgotten all about that. - Guys, we weren't getting it on, ok? 504 00:39:13,302 --> 00:39:14,276 Yeah, right. 505 00:39:14,360 --> 00:39:17,830 I thought she was gonna detach her jaw and swallow you whole. 506 00:39:17,920 --> 00:39:22,101 You know, I'm just trying to imagine what the lovely Galina... 507 00:39:22,127 --> 00:39:24,913 ...will have to say about that. - No, you can't tell her. No, I was drunk. 508 00:39:25,000 --> 00:39:26,558 - Yes, I can. - I was lonely. 509 00:39:26,640 --> 00:39:28,111 It didn't mean anything, guys. 510 00:39:28,160 --> 00:39:30,363 I don't know, Sergei. I'm with Jody. 511 00:39:30,400 --> 00:39:33,836 I believe a girl's had a right to know what kinda hound she's saving herself... 512 00:39:33,920 --> 00:39:35,672 How about this, huh? 513 00:39:37,640 --> 00:39:39,596 I'm sorry! Don't! 514 00:39:44,160 --> 00:39:45,593 Stop it! 515 00:40:01,047 --> 00:40:04,926 So, there's this jungle, and all these wild animals, lions and tigers. And... 516 00:40:05,264 --> 00:40:07,873 Well, there's this elephant, and he's walking alone, and he steps on this thorn. 517 00:40:07,899 --> 00:40:11,071 Would it makes sense for Charlie to partner you in the pas de deux class. 518 00:40:11,160 --> 00:40:12,593 He's very good. 519 00:40:12,680 --> 00:40:15,114 It seems like a waste for him to be partnering Jody. 520 00:40:15,200 --> 00:40:16,792 It's fine. So anyway... 521 00:40:16,880 --> 00:40:20,190 - so he steps on this thorn and it really hurts. - Honey, I'm trynna talk to you about sth important. 522 00:40:20,280 --> 00:40:23,511 - It's not that important. Just let me finish. - Not that important? 523 00:40:24,560 --> 00:40:27,870 Having a bad pas de deux partner is like having a bad tennis partner. 524 00:40:27,960 --> 00:40:30,428 I wouldn't know. I've never played tennis. 525 00:40:33,080 --> 00:40:35,640 What's wrong with you? Did you just start your period? 526 00:40:35,720 --> 00:40:37,392 No. God. 527 00:40:37,840 --> 00:40:39,876 Well, you're acting strangely. 528 00:40:40,160 --> 00:40:41,673 I'm trying to tell a joke. 529 00:40:41,760 --> 00:40:44,752 Well, I'm trying to have an important conversation about your future. 530 00:40:44,960 --> 00:40:47,190 Charlie brings out the best in his partner. 531 00:40:47,280 --> 00:40:51,319 That's the kinda thing that'll make a difference when it comes to cast the student workshop. 532 00:40:51,560 --> 00:40:54,028 I don't think I'll have a hard time getting a good part, Mom. 533 00:40:54,120 --> 00:40:56,213 You can't afford to be cavalier, Maureen. 534 00:40:56,640 --> 00:41:00,315 Your entire career hangs on what you're gonna get to dance in the workshop. 535 00:41:01,800 --> 00:41:03,392 I know all this. 536 00:41:05,120 --> 00:41:08,032 Please don't turn into a sullen teenager on me now. 537 00:41:08,160 --> 00:41:09,957 You've come this far. 538 00:41:10,520 --> 00:41:12,397 (I) thought we were home free. 539 00:41:13,760 --> 00:41:15,034 Anyway... 540 00:41:15,520 --> 00:41:19,433 ...I have a meeting with Jonathan today. I can easily mention the idea of you partnering Charlie. 541 00:41:19,459 --> 00:41:20,208 I'm sure he's agree that... 542 00:41:20,234 --> 00:41:24,836 So, what happens is the elephant goes, "Ow" and the mouse goes, "Take it all, bitch! " 543 00:41:31,800 --> 00:41:33,438 You're threatened by me. 544 00:41:36,840 --> 00:41:38,558 I'm threatened by no one. 545 00:41:38,960 --> 00:41:42,032 Yeah, you are. You're afraid of opening the Times... 546 00:41:42,120 --> 00:41:46,113 ...and reading that at last, someone is making interesting dances for ABC. 547 00:41:46,320 --> 00:41:47,878 I'm not an idiot. 548 00:41:48,327 --> 00:41:52,002 If you prove to be a great choreographer, I'll be begging you to make dances. 549 00:41:52,040 --> 00:41:54,315 But for now, I can only choreograph for the student workshop. 550 00:41:54,400 --> 00:41:55,879 That's my decision. 551 00:41:56,760 --> 00:41:59,957 You know, you're still hanging onto all that personal shit. 552 00:42:01,080 --> 00:42:03,230 I don't need to hang onto anything. 553 00:42:04,600 --> 00:42:05,953 I got the girl. 554 00:42:13,640 --> 00:42:15,790 Hi. Do you have a 5:30 class? 555 00:42:15,880 --> 00:42:18,189 - What kind would you like? - Anything but ballet. 556 00:42:48,720 --> 00:42:50,233 All right, everybody! 557 00:42:50,720 --> 00:42:52,119 Let's do it! 558 00:42:59,609 --> 00:43:00,962 Spread out! 559 00:43:01,880 --> 00:43:04,235 Let's start with the usual warm-up. 560 00:43:05,120 --> 00:43:07,270 And, five, six, seven, eight! 561 00:43:07,360 --> 00:43:09,191 Head down. And back. 562 00:43:11,968 --> 00:43:14,163 Right, center, left, center. 563 00:43:15,960 --> 00:43:17,393 Right shoulder. 564 00:43:20,320 --> 00:43:21,833 Left shoulder. 565 00:43:24,960 --> 00:43:27,394 Hey, you made it! All right. 566 00:43:30,080 --> 00:43:31,479 Alternate. 567 00:43:33,320 --> 00:43:34,594 And second! 568 00:43:36,480 --> 00:43:37,913 That's it. Roll it. 569 00:43:38,880 --> 00:43:40,916 Roll those hips. 570 00:43:41,640 --> 00:43:43,312 Come on. Mix it. 571 00:43:48,960 --> 00:43:51,269 Get ready to get down and contract. 572 00:43:51,560 --> 00:43:53,312 Down and... 573 00:43:53,440 --> 00:43:55,908 ...contract. And down. 574 00:43:57,360 --> 00:43:58,634 And get it up. 575 00:43:58,720 --> 00:44:00,711 Lots of action over here! 576 00:44:08,600 --> 00:44:10,158 Push it out. 577 00:44:10,280 --> 00:44:11,679 Come on, hold it. 578 00:44:11,840 --> 00:44:16,231 All right. Stretch out. Up! Kick it up! And up! 579 00:44:20,560 --> 00:44:21,754 Okay. Other side. 580 00:44:21,840 --> 00:44:22,875 Up! 581 00:44:23,440 --> 00:44:25,874 And up. You've got it. 582 00:44:26,400 --> 00:44:27,719 All right. 583 00:44:29,240 --> 00:44:32,596 All right. You're gonna get up. And I want you to bow. 584 00:44:33,040 --> 00:44:34,439 And stretch. 585 00:44:42,120 --> 00:44:43,572 All right. I wanna take it from the top. 586 00:44:43,598 --> 00:44:46,377 I want it full out. Look, just forget about the steps. 587 00:44:46,440 --> 00:44:48,670 Just dance the shit out of it. 588 00:44:55,400 --> 00:44:58,710 And one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight. 589 00:45:03,760 --> 00:45:06,991 Five, six, seven, eight. One, two, three, four. 590 00:45:11,240 --> 00:45:12,673 Hit it, boys. 591 00:46:05,120 --> 00:46:08,157 Yeah. All right. That was great! 592 00:46:08,400 --> 00:46:10,709 All right, girls. Come on. 593 00:47:10,440 --> 00:47:11,429 Go! 594 00:47:16,120 --> 00:47:17,758 Yes! Go for it. 595 00:47:20,720 --> 00:47:22,073 Go for it! 596 00:47:26,560 --> 00:47:27,629 All right! 597 00:47:27,920 --> 00:47:30,070 Get you, Mr. Choreographer. 598 00:47:30,520 --> 00:47:31,999 It's only for workshop. 599 00:47:32,103 --> 00:47:33,768 Well, just make sure you take chances, OK? 600 00:47:33,794 --> 00:47:36,280 'cause you really suck when you play it safe. 601 00:47:36,400 --> 00:47:38,675 Thanks. That's sweet. Really. 602 00:47:38,800 --> 00:47:40,836 - Thank you. - You're welcome. 603 00:47:42,680 --> 00:47:44,079 Great class. 604 00:47:46,200 --> 00:47:47,235 Thanks. See you. 605 00:47:48,280 --> 00:47:49,679 Jody Sawyer. 606 00:47:50,200 --> 00:47:52,760 You see? Told you I'd remember your name. 607 00:47:53,158 --> 00:47:54,583 Whadda you doing way down here? 608 00:47:54,770 --> 00:47:55,697 Is that a problem? 609 00:47:56,141 --> 00:47:58,589 I mean, I know I'm not supposed to be taking class at other places. 610 00:47:59,680 --> 00:48:01,989 Like I care. You looked great up there. 611 00:48:02,080 --> 00:48:03,149 Thanks. 612 00:48:03,377 --> 00:48:05,392 You know, It's just that class. 613 00:48:05,418 --> 00:48:08,378 I mean, How can't I dance like that in my ABA classes? 614 00:48:08,680 --> 00:48:11,478 Because ABA has a great big stick up its ass? 615 00:48:12,120 --> 00:48:14,031 - Have you had dinner yet? - Yeah. 616 00:48:14,880 --> 00:48:16,108 Dessert? 617 00:48:17,920 --> 00:48:20,115 - Hop on. We'll go for a ride. - Okay. 618 00:48:44,024 --> 00:48:45,975 (I) could've sworn I had some cookies or sth. 619 00:48:46,240 --> 00:48:50,358 It's okay. I shouldn't eat them any way. I'm in enough trouble with my body as it is. 620 00:48:51,120 --> 00:48:53,156 Where are you getting that from? Jonathan? 621 00:48:53,240 --> 00:48:57,233 Yeah. That, plus my feet suck. I'm poorly trained. 622 00:48:57,600 --> 00:49:00,512 And I can never be a dancer, ever. 623 00:49:01,760 --> 00:49:03,478 Jonathan's a moron. 624 00:49:04,760 --> 00:49:07,149 I couldn't take my eyes off you tonight. 625 00:49:09,600 --> 00:49:11,192 Best I could do. 626 00:49:12,960 --> 00:49:14,154 Cheers. 627 00:49:20,880 --> 00:49:22,393 I meant it, you know. 628 00:49:23,000 --> 00:49:25,958 I noticed your dancing before I recognized your face. 629 00:49:28,600 --> 00:49:31,273 I have to admit I recognized your face first. 630 00:50:48,360 --> 00:50:49,918 You want anything? 631 00:50:50,120 --> 00:50:52,350 - Water? Some more wine? - No. 632 00:50:53,920 --> 00:50:56,036 I can keep looking for those cookies. 633 00:50:56,120 --> 00:50:57,473 I'm fine. 634 00:51:07,760 --> 00:51:09,398 Cooper, it's Jonathan. 635 00:51:09,520 --> 00:51:12,512 We'll be at girl's class at the school at 10:00 a.m. Monday morning 636 00:51:12,538 --> 00:51:14,591 to finalize workshop casting. 637 00:51:14,840 --> 00:51:15,955 Be there. 638 00:51:18,000 --> 00:51:21,037 chassé, relevé. chassé, tendu. 639 00:51:21,440 --> 00:51:22,555 Plié. 640 00:51:24,200 --> 00:51:28,751 Anna, I asked for a double pirouette there. Not a triple. Again, please. 641 00:51:29,520 --> 00:51:31,875 Faster spotting, ladies. Steven. 642 00:51:35,440 --> 00:51:38,079 It's a chassé, not a tombé, Pasquale. 643 00:51:45,040 --> 00:51:47,156 I want a clean double. 644 00:51:47,440 --> 00:51:52,195 Sorry. I thought there was room for three. I mean, wouldn't it be better if we all did a triple? 645 00:51:54,680 --> 00:51:57,353 A double. End of discussion. 646 00:51:58,600 --> 00:52:00,033 You wanna use her? 647 00:52:02,160 --> 00:52:04,594 That's much better, Nicole. Yes. 648 00:52:08,440 --> 00:52:10,510 Really give it size, ladies. 649 00:52:10,720 --> 00:52:12,870 Don't flap the wrists, Emily. 650 00:52:16,600 --> 00:52:18,556 Beautiful, Aesha. 651 00:52:21,800 --> 00:52:23,631 All right, ladies. Maureen. 652 00:52:23,720 --> 00:52:25,551 Good jumps, good elevation. 653 00:52:25,760 --> 00:52:28,832 But you'll really fly more if it's from the heart. 654 00:52:30,684 --> 00:52:34,796 Now, who cares what she thinks anyway? Juliette Simone, please. 655 00:52:35,023 --> 00:52:39,008 Her name's Julie Simon, She grew up in Perth Amboy and her father managed a Wal-Mart. 656 00:52:39,280 --> 00:52:42,716 Just don't let it get to you. (It) doesn't mean a thing. 657 00:52:43,520 --> 00:52:46,990 Just in case you guys (were) wondering, casting's going up at 1:00 p.m. 658 00:53:12,206 --> 00:53:16,677 Daddy? I got the lead in Italian Symphony. That's Gelsey Kirkland's old part. 659 00:53:17,049 --> 00:53:20,316 No, Maureen got the lead in Jonathan's ballet, but that has way more people. 660 00:53:20,400 --> 00:53:22,791 Well deserved, sweetie. Aren't you pleased? 661 00:53:22,817 --> 00:53:23,352 Jody! 662 00:53:25,280 --> 00:53:27,428 Miss Thing, you're doing a piece with the two of us. 663 00:53:27,454 --> 00:53:27,993 What piece? 664 00:53:28,183 --> 00:53:30,174 - A totally new ballet. - A world premiere. 665 00:53:30,240 --> 00:53:32,071 - Made on us. - Who's choreographing? 666 00:53:33,040 --> 00:53:35,838 We can always find some more rehearsal time later. 667 00:53:37,480 --> 00:53:38,469 Hi. 668 00:53:38,920 --> 00:53:40,512 This is for you. 669 00:53:41,280 --> 00:53:42,156 Thanks. 670 00:53:42,240 --> 00:53:46,313 I just want you to know how much it means to me to be in your ballet. And... 671 00:53:46,720 --> 00:53:48,358 I won't let you down. 672 00:53:48,680 --> 00:53:51,752 Well, you are the best for the part. Simple as that. 673 00:53:53,640 --> 00:53:55,676 It's some dessert. So... 674 00:53:59,680 --> 00:54:02,069 ...you'll have some on hand next time. 675 00:54:05,360 --> 00:54:06,429 Bye. 676 00:54:11,920 --> 00:54:12,875 What? 677 00:54:12,960 --> 00:54:14,518 I didn't say anything. 678 00:54:14,640 --> 00:54:15,629 Take these. 679 00:54:15,720 --> 00:54:19,554 Nonsense. You heard her. They're for next time. 680 00:54:25,353 --> 00:54:25,961 Hey. 681 00:54:26,040 --> 00:54:27,553 Congratulations. 682 00:54:27,640 --> 00:54:29,232 Cooper's ballet. 683 00:54:29,440 --> 00:54:31,351 Yeah. Kind of amazing. 684 00:54:32,160 --> 00:54:33,752 It should be good. 685 00:54:34,240 --> 00:54:35,389 I guess. 686 00:54:35,680 --> 00:54:39,468 Jody says he has all these theories about making ballet for the people. 687 00:54:39,560 --> 00:54:42,313 I do ballet 'cause it has nothing to do with the people. 688 00:54:42,400 --> 00:54:45,198 Give me tiaras and boys in tights any day. 689 00:54:50,775 --> 00:54:53,494 I hear you're in the corps in Jonathan's ballet. 690 00:54:53,840 --> 00:54:54,829 Yeah. 691 00:54:55,200 --> 00:54:58,033 Just goes to show, don't piss off the boss. 692 00:54:58,880 --> 00:55:01,440 No one will see me and I'll never get a job. 693 00:55:04,360 --> 00:55:05,679 I'm sorry. 694 00:55:06,720 --> 00:55:08,836 Big deal. I don't care. 695 00:55:09,480 --> 00:55:10,356 Yeah. 696 00:55:10,680 --> 00:55:12,079 I know. 697 00:55:26,560 --> 00:55:28,357 It sucks, doesn't it? 698 00:55:29,160 --> 00:55:30,275 What? 699 00:55:31,120 --> 00:55:32,473 Not caring. 700 00:55:34,400 --> 00:55:35,879 Kind of, yeah. 701 00:55:41,694 --> 00:55:45,726 Five, six, seven, eight. 702 00:55:48,280 --> 00:55:50,032 All eyes are on you. 703 00:55:50,960 --> 00:55:53,190 Your eyes are only on Maureen. 704 00:55:53,760 --> 00:55:55,478 Present your chest. 705 00:55:56,680 --> 00:55:58,193 Walk gallantly. 706 00:55:58,720 --> 00:55:59,771 Breathe. 707 00:56:00,200 --> 00:56:03,192 The man's a fossil. He should be in a museum. 708 00:56:03,360 --> 00:56:05,527 (Do) you have a question, Miss Rodriguez? 709 00:56:05,840 --> 00:56:07,796 Yeah. What is it about? 710 00:56:08,360 --> 00:56:10,510 The music. 711 00:56:11,360 --> 00:56:15,035 It's an expression of harmony that isn't of this world. 712 00:56:17,120 --> 00:56:19,509 Sergei, chest up. 713 00:56:21,800 --> 00:56:23,518 That's it. 714 00:56:23,640 --> 00:56:24,959 Soft hand. 715 00:56:25,760 --> 00:56:27,671 Soft hand, Maureen. That's it. 716 00:56:30,040 --> 00:56:33,237 I want this as real as it can be. It's a triangle. 717 00:56:33,320 --> 00:56:36,153 She's a ballerina, and she's in love with you, Eric. 718 00:56:36,240 --> 00:56:39,869 And Charlie's the other guy. He's the director of a ballet company. 719 00:56:40,000 --> 00:56:43,151 Okay. Let's fool around with the steps. See what we got. 720 00:56:50,520 --> 00:56:53,114 Okay. Step, touch, step, touch. 721 00:56:53,200 --> 00:56:55,031 Pas de bourr閑. Double pirouette. 722 00:56:55,120 --> 00:56:57,350 All right, you keep doing that. You watch this. 723 00:56:57,440 --> 00:56:59,795 Do the double pirouette, down to the knee... 724 00:56:59,880 --> 00:57:02,155 ...then give me your left arm. 725 00:57:02,320 --> 00:57:08,270 I'll slide you over here. And then, lift you up like this. 726 00:57:10,840 --> 00:57:11,989 That'll work. 727 00:57:15,056 --> 00:57:16,928 Eva! 728 00:57:24,240 --> 00:57:26,595 You don't like him very much, do you? 729 00:57:28,560 --> 00:57:30,198 I don't blame you. 730 00:57:31,920 --> 00:57:33,512 He's impossible. 731 00:57:35,000 --> 00:57:38,276 Headstrong, egotistical, unforgiving. 732 00:57:39,800 --> 00:57:41,597 Arrogant as all hell. 733 00:57:44,280 --> 00:57:48,114 The thing is, you'll be hard-pressed to find any choreographer or company director... 734 00:57:48,280 --> 00:57:49,918 ...who isn't like that. 735 00:57:51,080 --> 00:57:52,991 The unwise dancers blame them. 736 00:57:54,680 --> 00:57:56,750 "He didn't like me." "She was unfair." 737 00:57:56,840 --> 00:57:58,876 "I should've had that part." 738 00:57:59,840 --> 00:58:02,354 The smart ones know where to look... 739 00:58:02,880 --> 00:58:04,552 ...when things get rough. 740 00:58:05,080 --> 00:58:06,593 It isn't there. 741 00:58:12,440 --> 00:58:13,589 It's here. 742 00:58:15,720 --> 00:58:17,915 No matter what happened in class... 743 00:58:18,400 --> 00:58:21,517 in performance, last week, five minutes ago... 744 00:58:22,800 --> 00:58:24,836 if you come back here... 745 00:58:25,920 --> 00:58:27,353 ...you'll be home. 746 00:58:32,680 --> 00:58:34,432 So how was your rehearsal? 747 00:58:34,520 --> 00:58:36,431 It was all right. You know. 748 00:58:36,600 --> 00:58:39,717 - And the king of ballet? - Jonathan's fine. 749 00:58:40,120 --> 00:58:43,510 But Juliette Simone, what a nosy bitch! 750 00:58:43,640 --> 00:58:46,279 She thinks she knows everything about everyone. 751 00:58:47,720 --> 00:58:49,551 And where are you guys going? 752 00:58:49,640 --> 00:58:52,598 It's Eric's birthday, so we're gonna take him out. 753 00:58:53,440 --> 00:58:54,953 Well, have fun. 754 00:58:56,600 --> 00:58:58,158 Do you wanna come? 755 00:58:59,000 --> 00:59:01,673 Well, Jim was gonna swing by. Can he come, too? 756 00:59:01,760 --> 00:59:04,479 Sure. Bring your mom as well. Okay? 757 00:59:48,448 --> 00:59:50,916 Guys, I got a little something here for you. 758 00:59:51,267 --> 00:59:53,274 Guys, what is this? 759 00:59:53,603 --> 00:59:54,548 Oh, God! 760 00:59:56,507 --> 00:59:59,119 Hey, you shouldn't be eating doughnuts. They're bad for you. 761 01:00:00,197 --> 01:00:02,510 I don't wanna miss this shot. Come on. Eric, in front. 762 01:00:13,240 --> 01:00:14,992 You never stop, do you? 763 01:00:15,240 --> 01:00:16,832 They still hate my body. 764 01:00:16,920 --> 01:00:19,605 You're way too hard on yourself. You looked great in rehearsal. 765 01:00:20,160 --> 01:00:23,550 - That ballet is so not ABC. - You don't like it? 766 01:00:23,720 --> 01:00:27,429 Who cares what I like? The workshop's about what Jonathan likes. 767 01:00:27,680 --> 01:00:30,911 Is getting into the company really all that matters to you? 768 01:00:31,560 --> 01:00:34,711 It's so different for you, Charlie. They love you! 769 01:00:34,800 --> 01:00:38,031 I mean, they practically printed your name in the programs already. 770 01:00:38,360 --> 01:00:40,920 You need to take some time away from all this. 771 01:00:41,240 --> 01:00:43,470 That is the last thing that I need. 772 01:00:43,760 --> 01:00:45,716 We could go out sometime. 773 01:00:49,040 --> 01:00:50,268 Like a date? 774 01:00:50,520 --> 01:00:52,238 Yeah. Like a date. 775 01:00:53,800 --> 01:00:57,395 That's really sweet, Charlie, but I'm kind of seeing someone. 776 01:00:58,080 --> 01:00:59,798 Sorry. I didn't realize. 777 01:00:59,880 --> 01:01:03,395 No. It's just that it's new, and I don't wanna make a big thing of it, you know. 778 01:01:03,480 --> 01:01:06,074 Sure, yeah. No big thing. 779 01:01:11,000 --> 01:01:15,915 Hey, you haven't seen my girlfriend, have you? Tall, thin, legs for days? 780 01:01:16,400 --> 01:01:18,630 Yeah. I pushed her overboard. 781 01:01:33,760 --> 01:01:34,954 You okay? 782 01:01:35,600 --> 01:01:37,670 Fine. Just motion sickness, you know. 783 01:01:37,760 --> 01:01:39,796 - You want some water or anything? - No, it passed. 784 01:01:39,880 --> 01:01:40,671 - Sure? - Yeah. 785 01:01:41,031 --> 01:01:41,765 All right. 786 01:01:42,880 --> 01:01:44,154 No, Eric! 787 01:01:45,680 --> 01:01:47,193 This is about sex. 788 01:01:47,920 --> 01:01:50,673 I want you to feel it. Let me show you. 789 01:01:57,480 --> 01:02:01,553 Now you see where I am? I'm right up against her. My hips are right up against her. 790 01:02:01,702 --> 01:02:03,142 - You got it? - Yeah. I got it. 791 01:02:03,236 --> 01:02:03,690 Okay. 792 01:02:04,402 --> 01:02:05,019 Charlie, 793 01:02:06,080 --> 01:02:09,436 What do you think about this for the end of the pas de trois? 794 01:02:14,825 --> 01:02:16,099 Can I see that? 795 01:02:16,960 --> 01:02:17,995 Sure. 796 01:02:25,520 --> 01:02:27,078 I changed it a little. 797 01:02:29,160 --> 01:02:30,639 (It) could work. 798 01:02:37,520 --> 01:02:38,999 That could work, too. 799 01:02:44,200 --> 01:02:45,679 How about like that? 800 01:02:46,600 --> 01:02:48,431 Why don't you just try this? 801 01:02:57,040 --> 01:02:58,473 I could work on it. 802 01:02:59,360 --> 01:03:00,634 You do that. 803 01:03:01,680 --> 01:03:02,556 Moving on. 804 01:03:02,640 --> 01:03:05,473 Girls! Girls! Arms over the top before going into the arabesque. 805 01:03:05,560 --> 01:03:08,154 Boys, you've got to watch each other in the lift. 806 01:03:08,240 --> 01:03:11,550 Emily, you're out of line. Look at the diagonal. Look at it. 807 01:03:11,640 --> 01:03:13,631 Maureen, wake up. Where's your focus? 808 01:03:13,720 --> 01:03:15,762 You'll be onstage in less than a month. 809 01:03:16,012 --> 01:03:20,756 How do you expect 3,000 people to watch you raise your arm if you don't do it beautifully? 810 01:04:19,080 --> 01:04:20,294 Whadda you doing here? 811 01:04:20,320 --> 01:04:22,222 I wanted to surprise you. 812 01:04:24,680 --> 01:04:26,716 You looked amazing out there. 813 01:04:27,000 --> 01:04:29,195 - Thanks. - Your pirouettes were amazing. 814 01:04:34,080 --> 01:04:36,071 Amazing and tiring, huh? 815 01:05:01,600 --> 01:05:03,238 Friend of Cooper's? 816 01:05:03,560 --> 01:05:04,879 Kind of. 817 01:05:59,320 --> 01:06:01,675 You are in big trouble. 818 01:06:02,240 --> 01:06:03,878 She's in my ballet. 819 01:06:04,160 --> 01:06:05,354 Please. 820 01:06:06,040 --> 01:06:09,476 She's a heartbeat away from tattooing your name on her ass. 821 01:06:14,120 --> 01:06:15,792 - wanna go to my place? - Sure. 822 01:06:15,880 --> 01:06:16,949 All right. 823 01:06:18,294 --> 01:06:20,012 - See you. - See you tomorrow. 824 01:06:20,360 --> 01:06:21,679 Where are we going? 825 01:06:21,760 --> 01:06:22,749 Night. 826 01:06:23,120 --> 01:06:24,439 - Lexington? - All right. 827 01:06:26,226 --> 01:06:27,579 Good night. 828 01:06:34,459 --> 01:06:36,370 - Oops. Excuse me. - Goodness. 829 01:06:36,600 --> 01:06:38,397 No, my fault entirely. 830 01:06:38,600 --> 01:06:41,831 It's good I didn't step on one of your feet, you could sue me. 831 01:06:41,920 --> 01:06:44,912 Don't worry. They're not as valuable as they used to be. 832 01:06:45,000 --> 01:06:46,991 So, how's Jonathan's ballet coming along? 833 01:06:47,056 --> 01:06:49,934 - It's gonna be beautiful. Really lovely. - Oh, good. 834 01:06:51,120 --> 01:06:54,032 - Is Maureen feeling better? - Better than what? 835 01:06:54,360 --> 01:06:57,670 She said she felt like she was coming down with something. A bug. 836 01:06:57,760 --> 01:06:59,716 Right. That bug. 837 01:07:01,640 --> 01:07:04,552 What brings you here to our humble part of the city? 838 01:07:04,661 --> 01:07:07,841 Well, Cooper invited me to watch his rehearsal. 839 01:07:08,120 --> 01:07:10,315 He did? How nice you two have kept in touch. 840 01:07:10,441 --> 01:07:12,033 Well, just a bit. 841 01:07:12,160 --> 01:07:16,915 - You know, he's being nice to a tired old lady. - Nonsense. 842 01:07:17,162 --> 01:07:17,974 Oh. 843 01:07:18,720 --> 01:07:19,869 Have fun. 844 01:07:20,720 --> 01:07:23,473 Okay, guys. Let's take it from the bridge. 845 01:07:32,800 --> 01:07:33,994 Is that clear? 846 01:07:34,520 --> 01:07:36,112 Jody, you're right here. 847 01:07:38,320 --> 01:07:40,072 Yesterday I was stage left. 848 01:07:41,680 --> 01:07:43,352 Well, today you're stage right. 849 01:07:44,280 --> 01:07:46,396 What am I gonna be tomorrow? 850 01:07:46,760 --> 01:07:47,909 Excuse me? 851 01:07:48,640 --> 01:07:51,871 Well, I mean you keep changing your mind. It's kinda hard to keep track. 852 01:07:52,560 --> 01:07:53,913 It's not that complicated. 853 01:07:54,000 --> 01:07:56,230 I want what I say I want, when I say I want it. 854 01:07:56,311 --> 01:08:00,623 - You got a problem with that? - Yeah. Maybe I do. 855 01:08:01,960 --> 01:08:03,712 What about what I want? 856 01:08:07,480 --> 01:08:10,358 I don't give a shit what you want! You're a dancer. Period. 857 01:08:10,478 --> 01:08:14,266 You do what I want and if you're not gonna do that, then what the hell are you doing here? 858 01:08:23,080 --> 01:08:25,514 I'm afraid that's how ballets get made. 859 01:08:25,600 --> 01:08:28,194 It's all very dramatic. 860 01:08:35,760 --> 01:08:38,433 Don't look at me. I'm too embarrassed. 861 01:08:38,680 --> 01:08:42,309 You were saying how you felt. What's embarrassing about that? 862 01:08:42,760 --> 01:08:46,116 How a dancer feels doesn't matter to a choreographer. 863 01:08:47,520 --> 01:08:50,855 No, but how a woman feels 864 01:08:50,880 --> 01:08:53,314 should matter to the guy she's seeing. 865 01:08:57,760 --> 01:09:00,832 Do you think I'm an idiot for getting involved with him? 866 01:09:01,200 --> 01:09:02,235 No. 867 01:09:02,480 --> 01:09:05,199 I think he's an idiot for not treating you well. 868 01:09:07,039 --> 01:09:08,791 Come on. Let's go back. 869 01:09:09,160 --> 01:09:11,469 - I can't. - Sure you can. 870 01:09:12,040 --> 01:09:14,110 No. I'm all splotchy. 871 01:09:15,160 --> 01:09:16,479 I feel... 872 01:09:16,640 --> 01:09:17,959 So use it. 873 01:09:19,320 --> 01:09:20,196 What? 874 01:09:20,520 --> 01:09:22,875 Whatever you feel. Just dance it. 875 01:09:25,440 --> 01:09:27,396 And you're not splotchy. 876 01:09:41,360 --> 01:09:42,679 I'm sorry. 877 01:09:44,520 --> 01:09:45,635 I'm ready. 878 01:09:48,120 --> 01:09:50,429 All right. Let's take it from the top. 879 01:10:38,936 --> 01:10:40,574 Good morning, Mrs. Cummings. 880 01:10:40,640 --> 01:10:41,573 Good morning, Emily. 881 01:10:41,599 --> 01:10:43,702 Maureen, sweet, can I steal you away for a moment? 882 01:10:43,760 --> 01:10:46,228 - I've got class. - This won't take long. 883 01:10:55,080 --> 01:10:57,275 Juliette says you've been off lately. 884 01:10:57,360 --> 01:11:01,239 - You talked to Juliette about me? - She sought me out. She talked to me. 885 01:11:02,960 --> 01:11:04,552 - She did? - Yes, she did. 886 01:11:04,640 --> 01:11:08,155 She asked me if you're doing better, which means you were doing poorly. 887 01:11:08,240 --> 01:11:12,074 A bug. For God's sakes, it's not even a good lie. 888 01:11:15,920 --> 01:11:17,820 I know what's going on, Maureen. 889 01:11:18,000 --> 01:11:21,436 You should ask yourself, what's this boy doing to your dancing? 890 01:11:24,920 --> 01:11:27,639 And the ladies have to make fifth before the show starts. 891 01:11:27,720 --> 01:11:29,119 Stop! Stop! 892 01:11:32,590 --> 01:11:33,535 Maureen. 893 01:11:35,200 --> 01:11:36,952 You make it look like work. 894 01:11:37,320 --> 01:11:40,278 I need to see the movement, not the effort behind it. 895 01:11:41,600 --> 01:11:44,831 Thank you. We're out of time. We'll pick this up tomorrow. 896 01:11:45,055 --> 01:11:46,305 Emily. 897 01:11:49,960 --> 01:11:52,076 Can I see you in my office, please? 898 01:11:55,365 --> 01:11:56,490 Emily. 899 01:11:56,680 --> 01:11:58,238 What happened? 900 01:11:59,720 --> 01:12:01,233 I'm going home. 901 01:12:02,040 --> 01:12:03,758 What did he say to you? 902 01:12:05,560 --> 01:12:07,949 He told me I couldn't be in the workshop. 903 01:12:08,520 --> 01:12:12,354 He told me that he don't take enough pride in my body. He just thinks I'm too fat. 904 01:12:12,440 --> 01:12:15,910 God, I could kill that man! You're not fat! You're beautiful. 905 01:12:16,520 --> 01:12:18,556 So you're leaving for good? 906 01:12:18,680 --> 01:12:20,955 Yeah. My mom thinks it's best. 907 01:12:21,400 --> 01:12:25,279 Dancing used to make her happy and it doesn't anymore, so we've had enough. 908 01:12:25,720 --> 01:12:30,032 I want you girls to promise me you won't let anyone make you feel bad about yourself, okay? 909 01:12:31,240 --> 01:12:33,754 You're perfect the way God made you. 910 01:12:35,520 --> 01:12:37,158 We have to go, sweetie. 911 01:13:03,160 --> 01:13:04,354 Look. 912 01:13:06,440 --> 01:13:09,034 I know I'm not a doctor yet or anything... 913 01:13:09,408 --> 01:13:11,638 but I do know that what you're doing is really bad for you. 914 01:13:11,760 --> 01:13:14,274 - I wasn't feeling well. - Maureen, please. 915 01:13:15,960 --> 01:13:17,313 What do you know? 916 01:13:18,360 --> 01:13:20,920 I know that no goal is worth making yourself sick. 917 01:13:21,000 --> 01:13:24,014 Yeah? Maybe my goal is a little more demanding than yours. 918 01:13:24,647 --> 01:13:29,334 Medicine is plenty demanding, thank you, but I am not about to start hurting myself for it! 919 01:13:29,360 --> 01:13:30,759 I'm not hurting. 920 01:13:31,080 --> 01:13:34,623 I'm making decisions, sacrifices for what I want. 921 01:13:34,649 --> 01:13:36,830 Oh, like you know what you want! 922 01:13:36,920 --> 01:13:38,433 What's that supposed to mean? 923 01:13:38,579 --> 01:13:42,090 You know what? Call me crazy, but I find it hard to believe 924 01:13:42,120 --> 01:13:45,946 that a girl who is throwing up everything she eats 925 01:13:45,972 --> 01:13:49,151 is all that in tune with her wants and needs. 926 01:13:49,560 --> 01:13:53,758 You know what? I don't need this. Not from you. God. 927 01:13:54,440 --> 01:13:57,432 I'm sorry. Please, don't go running out here in the middle of the night. 928 01:13:57,520 --> 01:13:58,748 Just back off! 929 01:13:58,840 --> 01:14:00,273 Maureen, listen to me. 930 01:14:01,240 --> 01:14:03,231 Wait. Look. I don't... 931 01:14:04,840 --> 01:14:06,956 I don't wanna drive you away. 932 01:14:07,240 --> 01:14:10,994 - I just wanna help you. - I don't need any help. I'm fine. 933 01:14:11,440 --> 01:14:14,989 I, am the best goddamn dancer in the American Ballet Academy. 934 01:14:15,440 --> 01:14:17,670 Who the hell are you? Nobody. 935 01:14:59,680 --> 01:15:01,636 If you let go of your center... 936 01:15:02,120 --> 01:15:04,350 ...it will just happen, naturally. 937 01:15:16,560 --> 01:15:18,232 Now release the neck. 938 01:15:23,160 --> 01:15:24,354 Lovely. 939 01:15:25,880 --> 01:15:27,757 Do you wanna show me again? 940 01:15:30,560 --> 01:15:32,073 You wouldn't mind? 941 01:15:32,680 --> 01:15:34,113 Not in the least. 942 01:15:34,840 --> 01:15:37,832 All right, boys and girls, let's go to the opening diagonals. 943 01:15:38,720 --> 01:15:40,771 I know some of you are Hearing the orchestra for the first time 944 01:15:40,797 --> 01:15:42,294 but that doesn't mean you can stop counting. 945 01:15:42,360 --> 01:15:45,670 You're all off the music. You must remember your counts. 946 01:15:46,000 --> 01:15:47,353 Keep going. 947 01:15:49,240 --> 01:15:51,913 - Are you sure it's in here? - That's what Sergei said. 948 01:15:52,000 --> 01:15:53,797 I wanna see straight diagonals... 949 01:15:53,880 --> 01:15:55,871 Oh, my God! 950 01:15:56,520 --> 01:16:00,433 "Dancing a new work choreographed by Cooper Nielson are Jody Sawyer, 951 01:16:00,511 --> 01:16:03,469 - Charles Sims and Eric O. Jones." - Eric, check this out. 952 01:16:03,560 --> 01:16:06,677 People, please! This is a rehearsal, not a social hour! 953 01:16:10,720 --> 01:16:14,235 - I've never been in the paper before. - I know. Me neither. 954 01:16:14,400 --> 01:16:16,311 It's kind of cool, huh? 955 01:16:17,600 --> 01:16:19,238 Are you guys warmed up? 956 01:16:20,080 --> 01:16:21,274 Of course. 957 01:16:22,400 --> 01:16:24,960 Five, six, seven, eight. One... 958 01:16:25,040 --> 01:16:27,793 We don't invite press to workshop. You know that. 959 01:16:28,040 --> 01:16:29,359 I didn't invite anyone. 960 01:16:29,440 --> 01:16:33,877 Nancy says every paper has called, and all they ask about is your ballet. 961 01:16:34,440 --> 01:16:37,398 Hey, if there's interest, that's great, but other than that... 962 01:16:37,480 --> 01:16:38,515 Bullshit. 963 01:16:38,640 --> 01:16:39,868 One more time. 964 01:16:39,960 --> 01:16:43,794 What are you up to? Phoning press, kissing Joan Miller's ass. 965 01:16:44,240 --> 01:16:47,649 She hasn't shown any interest in the company since she started spending time with you. 966 01:16:47,704 --> 01:16:48,610 Well, 967 01:16:49,000 --> 01:16:52,151 What do you know? I guess I got the girl this time. 968 01:16:53,760 --> 01:16:54,749 Shit. 969 01:16:57,240 --> 01:16:58,753 You all right? 970 01:17:03,120 --> 01:17:04,394 Where is it? 971 01:17:04,960 --> 01:17:06,678 Man, I'm so sorry. 972 01:17:06,960 --> 01:17:09,520 Well, you'd better start rehearsing the understudy. 973 01:17:10,040 --> 01:17:12,918 It's Andre. He's not good enough. I can't use him. 974 01:17:13,000 --> 01:17:15,719 Well, you have to use him. Eric can't dance. 975 01:17:17,680 --> 01:17:19,079 I'm gonna do it. 976 01:17:20,000 --> 01:17:22,036 You can't do that, Cooper. 977 01:17:22,880 --> 01:17:24,677 The workshop's for students. 978 01:17:24,760 --> 01:17:28,912 If you want your students to dance my ballet tomorrow, they'll dance with me. 979 01:17:29,240 --> 01:17:30,992 Otherwise, I'm pulling it. 980 01:17:35,795 --> 01:17:36,780 Hey. 981 01:17:38,160 --> 01:17:39,309 You okay? 982 01:17:41,440 --> 01:17:43,237 Eric got injured today. 983 01:17:43,592 --> 01:17:47,315 And you know the first thing I thought when I saw him go down? 984 01:17:47,640 --> 01:17:48,595 What? 985 01:17:49,160 --> 01:17:50,832 I wished that was me. 986 01:17:51,600 --> 01:17:55,673 So, that made me think, you know, 'cause that's not a normal reaction. 987 01:17:57,280 --> 01:18:01,432 How much of what you liked about me was because I was a ballet dancer, and 988 01:18:01,618 --> 01:18:04,150 how much because I was me? 989 01:18:10,320 --> 01:18:11,230 I can't do it. 990 01:18:11,320 --> 01:18:12,445 I can't dance with him. 991 01:18:12,471 --> 01:18:14,382 Why? Because he dumped you? 992 01:18:14,440 --> 01:18:17,557 No. Because he's the best dancer in the world. 993 01:18:18,642 --> 01:18:19,384 Jody. 994 01:18:19,960 --> 01:18:22,997 Jody, You'll be fine. Just get some sleep. 995 01:18:23,080 --> 01:18:27,008 You know, with Eric, I stood a chance of showing Jonathan how wrong he is about me. 996 01:18:27,440 --> 01:18:30,876 Now, like, it's Cooper, I'm gonna look like a total amateur. 997 01:18:31,277 --> 01:18:31,894 Hey, 998 01:18:31,920 --> 01:18:33,751 Where were you? Rehearsing? 999 01:18:34,320 --> 01:18:35,150 How's Eric? 1000 01:18:35,240 --> 01:18:37,674 Well, he can't dance tomorrow. How would you be? 1001 01:18:37,880 --> 01:18:38,529 Relieved. 1002 01:18:38,630 --> 01:18:39,258 What? 1003 01:18:39,560 --> 01:18:40,315 Right! 1004 01:18:40,341 --> 01:18:43,658 They think the sun shines out of your ass, so you'd still make the company. 1005 01:18:45,080 --> 01:18:46,274 Just my luck. 1006 01:18:46,360 --> 01:18:48,191 I would kill for your luck. 1007 01:18:49,040 --> 01:18:52,510 All I've ever wanted was to be in the American Ballet Company. 1008 01:18:52,880 --> 01:18:55,075 Well, there are three places going tomorrow. 1009 01:18:55,160 --> 01:18:59,631 And if you both could just chill out and get some sleep, you could get two of them. 1010 01:19:00,600 --> 01:19:02,352 You're welcome to my place. 1011 01:19:02,520 --> 01:19:06,201 Me? No. I screwed up any chance I had back in September. 1012 01:19:06,303 --> 01:19:07,077 Eva. 1013 01:19:07,800 --> 01:19:11,156 But I started dancing long before this stupid workshop... 1014 01:19:11,560 --> 01:19:14,358 ...and I'm gonna keep on dancing long after it. 1015 01:19:14,880 --> 01:19:18,236 So tomorrow is one more day I get to dance. 1016 01:19:19,200 --> 01:19:21,919 Tomorrow's when they decide the rest of my life. 1017 01:19:22,520 --> 01:19:24,590 I'm not dancing for them anymore. 1018 01:19:25,480 --> 01:19:27,038 I'm dancing for me. 1019 01:19:28,894 --> 01:19:29,855 Can we just... 1020 01:19:30,560 --> 01:19:32,551 Let's just go to sleep. 1021 01:19:41,400 --> 01:19:44,312 Have a wonderful afternoon. It's about thanks for your support. 1022 01:19:45,400 --> 01:19:47,152 Oh, Eric, how are you? 1023 01:19:47,281 --> 01:19:50,239 Ur, It's a sprain. I have to stay off of it for six weeks. 1024 01:19:50,320 --> 01:19:52,914 Just long enough to ruin my entire career. 1025 01:19:53,600 --> 01:19:56,512 Ladies and gentlemen, this is your half-hour call. 1026 01:19:57,200 --> 01:19:59,111 - Is Miami here? - Everyone's here. 1027 01:19:59,200 --> 01:20:01,509 I'd kill to get an offer from Miami. 1028 01:20:04,560 --> 01:20:06,118 I can't wear that. 1029 01:20:11,778 --> 01:20:14,372 OMG! It's totally packed. Come here. 1030 01:20:16,640 --> 01:20:18,119 Can you believe this? 1031 01:20:20,400 --> 01:20:22,960 OMG! Okay, I'm nervous. Let's go. 1032 01:20:25,920 --> 01:20:27,148 Nicole, merde. 1033 01:20:27,360 --> 01:20:29,510 - Gillian, Lena. Merde. - Thank you for your work. 1034 01:20:29,600 --> 01:20:31,670 - This is what we worked for. - Anna, merde. 1035 01:20:31,760 --> 01:20:35,548 - Still only room for three of us in the company? - Don't even think about it. 1036 01:20:36,480 --> 01:20:37,435 All right. 1037 01:20:37,520 --> 01:20:39,556 Merde. Thank you, ladies. 1038 01:20:53,240 --> 01:20:54,832 Places! Places! 1039 01:20:58,880 --> 01:21:01,075 And curtain warmers out. Go. 1040 01:21:01,720 --> 01:21:03,153 Warm the curtain. 1041 01:21:03,320 --> 01:21:05,151 And curtain. Go. 1042 01:21:16,600 --> 01:21:18,750 How you feeling? You ready? 1043 01:21:19,880 --> 01:21:20,869 I guess so. 1044 01:21:20,960 --> 01:21:24,396 Look, those fouett閟 at the end? I really need you to be on your leg. 1045 01:21:24,426 --> 01:21:24,971 I know. 1046 01:21:25,031 --> 01:21:26,790 Because in rehearsals, it hasn't been going well. 1047 01:21:26,816 --> 01:21:27,174 I know. 1048 01:21:27,200 --> 01:21:31,193 It's at the end of the ballet and we need everything together and tight. 1049 01:21:32,040 --> 01:21:33,234 I know. 1050 01:21:35,760 --> 01:21:37,716 Sorry, of course you do. 1051 01:21:39,440 --> 01:21:41,476 (I) just want everything to be perfect. 1052 01:21:41,560 --> 01:21:43,869 Why don't you let me finish warming up? 1053 01:21:49,480 --> 01:21:51,152 You're gonna be great. 1054 01:21:58,960 --> 01:22:01,155 - See you out there? - See you. 1055 01:22:05,080 --> 01:22:06,718 Listen, forget him. 1056 01:22:07,640 --> 01:22:09,756 Just dance it like you feel it. 1057 01:22:10,080 --> 01:22:11,752 Easy as that? 1058 01:22:12,760 --> 01:22:14,398 I('ve) got to warm up. 1059 01:22:19,320 --> 01:22:21,629 They loved you. Thanks. 1060 01:22:23,240 --> 01:22:26,516 - Did you see how on I was tonight? - Yeah, totally on. 1061 01:22:35,480 --> 01:22:37,516 - Okay. Good luck. - Thanks. 1062 01:22:37,800 --> 01:22:39,438 - Good luck. - Thank you. 1063 01:23:28,720 --> 01:23:31,996 What's going on? Does Jonathan know? Where's Maureen? 1064 01:23:36,680 --> 01:23:39,592 What's Maureen? What happened to Maureen? 1065 01:23:42,720 --> 01:23:44,790 I thought Maureen had this role. 1066 01:23:53,640 --> 01:23:55,710 It says here, "Maureen Cummings." 1067 01:24:20,320 --> 01:24:21,639 Excuse me. 1068 01:24:32,640 --> 01:24:34,676 - Mom. - What's wrong? 1069 01:24:35,880 --> 01:24:37,552 - Are you sick? - No. 1070 01:24:37,720 --> 01:24:41,030 Then why the hell is that trash out there dancing your part? 1071 01:24:41,200 --> 01:24:43,873 Because I wanted her to. She's not trash. 1072 01:24:44,040 --> 01:24:47,112 I don't know, Jesus Christ! Maureen. I don't know how to respond to this. 1073 01:24:47,720 --> 01:24:49,233 You could ask me why. 1074 01:24:49,440 --> 01:24:52,034 Okay, fine. Why, in God's name? 1075 01:24:52,680 --> 01:24:54,398 I don't wanna be a ballet dancer. 1076 01:24:54,480 --> 01:24:56,198 Yes, you do. You always have. 1077 01:24:56,303 --> 01:25:00,296 No, Mom. If this were what I wanted, I wouldn't be as unhappy as I've been. 1078 01:25:00,360 --> 01:25:02,999 I'd have friends. I'd sleep well. 1079 01:25:03,295 --> 01:25:05,411 I wouldn't throw up half the things I eat. 1080 01:25:05,480 --> 01:25:07,232 You watch your weight. (Is) there something wrong with that? 1081 01:25:07,320 --> 01:25:10,357 God! Don't you hear me? I'm telling you I'm unhappy and sick. 1082 01:25:10,567 --> 01:25:13,400 I can't do this anymore. Don't you care about me? 1083 01:25:13,640 --> 01:25:17,599 Of course I care. But this is your dream. 1084 01:25:17,920 --> 01:25:20,480 Maureen, don't just throw away your dream! 1085 01:25:20,840 --> 01:25:22,353 It's your dream. 1086 01:25:22,640 --> 01:25:26,235 And it matters more to you than anything mattered to me. 1087 01:25:26,640 --> 01:25:30,189 So I did it, but I can't anymore. 1088 01:25:30,600 --> 01:25:35,116 Sweet, it's not that I don't care about your feelings. I do. 1089 01:25:35,600 --> 01:25:37,948 It's just that... You see... 1090 01:25:38,960 --> 01:25:40,154 I know. 1091 01:25:40,760 --> 01:25:44,799 I know what regret feels like and I don't want that for you. 1092 01:25:45,480 --> 01:25:48,040 I know what it's like to look back and wish. 1093 01:25:49,200 --> 01:25:51,395 That's what ballet would be for me. 1094 01:25:52,200 --> 01:25:54,953 A life of wishing that I found something I really loved 1095 01:25:55,040 --> 01:25:57,918 instead of something I just happened to do well. 1096 01:26:00,920 --> 01:26:04,230 I'm not you, Mom. I mean, you didn't have the feet. 1097 01:26:05,160 --> 01:26:06,832 I don't have the heart. 1098 01:29:20,040 --> 01:29:21,758 That was beautiful. 1099 01:29:23,240 --> 01:29:24,912 She was fantastic. 1100 01:29:25,360 --> 01:29:26,793 She was okay. 1101 01:29:27,440 --> 01:29:29,749 Well, brace yourself for what's next. 1102 01:29:39,200 --> 01:29:40,997 And one, two... 1103 01:29:41,800 --> 01:29:43,279 ...three, four... 1104 01:29:43,760 --> 01:29:45,159 ...five, six... 1105 01:29:45,760 --> 01:29:47,193 ...seven, eight. 1106 01:39:05,160 --> 01:39:07,958 - That's it! Beautiful! - Places, please. Places! 1107 01:39:08,240 --> 01:39:10,834 Places for the curtain call. Here we go! 1108 01:40:00,560 --> 01:40:01,430 Eva, I'm gonna kill you! 1109 01:40:01,456 --> 01:40:05,669 - Oh, I'm so sorry. I wanted to tell you. - What's wrong? Are you crazy? 1110 01:40:07,200 --> 01:40:10,670 There you are. Cooper, darling! You were wonderful. 1111 01:40:10,920 --> 01:40:13,150 You were beautiful. You were wonderful, too! 1112 01:40:13,240 --> 01:40:14,958 I'll have to steal him away. 1113 01:40:15,040 --> 01:40:16,871 I'm stealing you away. 1114 01:40:17,063 --> 01:40:18,024 Excuse me. 1115 01:40:18,880 --> 01:40:20,757 I have the small rehearsal room. 1116 01:40:20,840 --> 01:40:23,752 - Do you want the girls first or the boys? - Girls. 1117 01:40:25,000 --> 01:40:26,831 Will you excuse me, please? 1118 01:40:27,004 --> 01:40:29,926 - Tell me more. - I've got dancers and I've a place already scouted out. 1119 01:40:30,013 --> 01:40:30,677 We put up the student. 1120 01:40:30,760 --> 01:40:32,512 It was her idea! 1121 01:40:38,880 --> 01:40:41,155 Oh, God. What happened? 1122 01:40:42,360 --> 01:40:43,918 What did he say? 1123 01:40:52,687 --> 01:40:55,426 Mom! Oh, I'm so happy you guys are here. 1124 01:40:55,590 --> 01:40:58,627 Come on! We wanted to see what you've been up to this past year. 1125 01:40:58,920 --> 01:41:00,592 And I've got to tell you... 1126 01:41:00,880 --> 01:41:03,838 ...that was the most fantastic thing I've ever seen. 1127 01:41:04,000 --> 01:41:07,356 It was great, honey. Just wonderful. 1128 01:41:08,400 --> 01:41:10,436 You wanna know something stupid? 1129 01:41:10,520 --> 01:41:13,830 I'd actually started to believe I didn't need to hear that anymore. 1130 01:41:13,920 --> 01:41:15,558 I made it. I made it! 1131 01:41:16,600 --> 01:41:17,919 Thank you. 1132 01:41:22,080 --> 01:41:24,355 We'll see you later at the dorm. 1133 01:41:24,440 --> 01:41:27,034 Yeah, we'll see you at the dorm. 1134 01:41:27,560 --> 01:41:29,710 Excuse me. Eva Rodriguez. 1135 01:41:31,720 --> 01:41:33,631 Jonathan wants to see you. 1136 01:41:37,880 --> 01:41:40,758 What you did today was completely disrespectful. 1137 01:41:42,320 --> 01:41:43,435 I'm sorry. 1138 01:41:48,560 --> 01:41:50,232 Or actually, I'm not. 1139 01:41:50,560 --> 01:41:53,472 Because that was the best time I ever had in my life. 1140 01:41:53,800 --> 01:41:57,270 Jesus! That's a great ballet! Jonathan, you know that? 1141 01:41:58,000 --> 01:42:00,594 Thank you. And you were great in it. 1142 01:42:03,720 --> 01:42:06,712 And I'd like to have you as a member of the company... 1143 01:42:06,800 --> 01:42:08,313 if you'll join us. 1144 01:42:14,200 --> 01:42:15,269 Are you nuts? 1145 01:42:15,360 --> 01:42:18,511 I hope not, but that depends entirely on you, doesn't it? 1146 01:42:27,737 --> 01:42:28,424 Hey. 1147 01:42:28,720 --> 01:42:29,642 Guess what? 1148 01:42:30,040 --> 01:42:33,191 I just talked to Joan Miller. She loved the ballet and wants to fund my company. 1149 01:42:33,280 --> 01:42:35,292 - I'm gonna have my own company. - You're kidding? 1150 01:42:35,318 --> 01:42:35,792 No. 1151 01:42:35,920 --> 01:42:38,036 God! Congratulations. 1152 01:42:39,120 --> 01:42:42,237 Listen, you have to be in my company. 1153 01:42:42,720 --> 01:42:44,278 You'll be its star. 1154 01:42:44,640 --> 01:42:46,278 We'll be great together. 1155 01:42:48,492 --> 01:42:49,391 Jody. 1156 01:42:51,840 --> 01:42:53,512 They're ready for you. 1157 01:43:17,266 --> 01:43:17,657 Jody. 1158 01:43:18,600 --> 01:43:19,669 Wait. 1159 01:43:21,880 --> 01:43:23,472 For ten years... 1160 01:43:23,560 --> 01:43:28,076 all I've wanted was to be one of American Ballet Company's perfect ballerinas. 1161 01:43:29,320 --> 01:43:31,436 I've wanted to be you, Juliette. 1162 01:43:32,280 --> 01:43:34,032 But I'm not you. 1163 01:43:34,880 --> 01:43:37,348 And I'm not perfect. I'm just me. 1164 01:43:37,960 --> 01:43:39,518 Bad feet and all. 1165 01:43:39,600 --> 01:43:42,797 And I'm starting to think I like that even better. 1166 01:43:44,880 --> 01:43:45,915 No. 1167 01:43:46,080 --> 01:43:47,433 Please don't. 1168 01:43:48,680 --> 01:43:52,798 Because if you're not offering me a place in the company, then I don't wanna hear it. 1169 01:43:54,000 --> 01:43:55,638 And if you are... 1170 01:43:57,200 --> 01:43:59,714 ...I might not have the strength to say no. 1171 01:44:00,200 --> 01:44:04,830 And then I'd spend my best dancing years in the back of a corps, waving a rose back and forth. 1172 01:44:05,480 --> 01:44:07,152 And I'm better than that. 1173 01:44:08,200 --> 01:44:12,671 So thank you, Jonathan, for turning me into the best dancer I can be. 1174 01:44:13,080 --> 01:44:15,389 I appreciate it more than I can say, really. 1175 01:44:15,695 --> 01:44:19,085 Because the best dancer I can be is a principal 1176 01:44:19,193 --> 01:44:22,192 in Cooper Nielson's new company. 1177 01:44:38,763 --> 01:44:39,419 Eric. 1178 01:44:41,280 --> 01:44:44,795 Girl, you are too many things. I cannot believe it. 1179 01:44:44,880 --> 01:44:47,713 I know. I really think Jonathan shoulda have his head examined. 1180 01:44:47,800 --> 01:44:50,792 Oh yeah, 'cause he's taking head cases and cripples. 1181 01:44:51,320 --> 01:44:53,754 - You're in? - Yes. Bum foot and all! 1182 01:44:54,967 --> 01:44:58,725 - Maureen, you could've told me. - Sergei, I am so sorry. I really wanted to tell you. 1183 01:44:58,838 --> 01:45:01,636 It's okay. I got San Francisco, with Galina. 1184 01:45:01,662 --> 01:45:02,480 Oh. 1185 01:45:02,727 --> 01:45:04,604 - That's perfect. - That's great. Congrats, bud. 1186 01:45:04,703 --> 01:45:07,177 - Thanks. I'll catch up with you later again, OK? - Congratulations. 1187 01:45:07,203 --> 01:45:07,712 See ya. 1188 01:45:08,886 --> 01:45:09,824 Hey. 1189 01:45:12,800 --> 01:45:14,916 Everyone says you were beautiful. 1190 01:45:15,040 --> 01:45:16,678 You didn't watch? 1191 01:45:18,200 --> 01:45:19,872 Are you all right? 1192 01:45:20,520 --> 01:45:23,398 Not really. No. But I will be. 1193 01:45:25,760 --> 01:45:26,296 You will be. 1194 01:45:26,393 --> 01:45:26,995 Eric. 1195 01:45:27,400 --> 01:45:30,676 - What did you think? - You were okay, for an understudy. 1196 01:45:30,760 --> 01:45:31,988 I did what I could. 1197 01:45:32,080 --> 01:45:34,833 Congratulations. I hear you got yourself a spot here. 1198 01:45:34,920 --> 01:45:37,514 Yep. And I hear you got yourself a principal dancer. 1199 01:45:40,640 --> 01:45:42,915 - You with me? - I'm with you! 1200 01:45:46,160 --> 01:45:48,151 You're not gonna regret this. 1201 01:45:50,561 --> 01:45:51,288 Cooper. 1202 01:45:52,160 --> 01:45:55,835 You're an amazing dancer and you're a great choreographer, but... 1203 01:45:56,560 --> 01:45:59,199 as a boyfriend, you kind of suck. 1204 01:46:00,023 --> 01:46:01,633 - Hey, Jody. - Hey. 1205 01:46:02,760 --> 01:46:04,910 - So, what happened? - I got in here. 1206 01:46:05,080 --> 01:46:07,230 OMG. That's amazing! 1207 01:46:10,160 --> 01:46:12,720 - Jonathan said you're joining Cooper's company? - Yeah. 1208 01:46:13,720 --> 01:46:15,915 I'm starting out as a principal. 1209 01:46:18,720 --> 01:46:20,711 What more could a girl want? 1210 01:46:23,800 --> 01:46:26,678 A date for the party tonight, for one thing. 1211 01:46:28,880 --> 01:46:30,598 Are you asking me out? 1212 01:46:30,680 --> 01:46:31,795 Yeah. 1213 01:46:32,440 --> 01:46:33,998 Are you saying yes? 1214 01:46:34,800 --> 01:46:36,153 I guess so. 1215 01:46:36,600 --> 01:46:37,715 Yeah. 1216 01:46:46,440 --> 01:46:47,668 Come on. 1217 01:46:50,120 --> 01:46:51,519 Jody Sawyer. 1218 01:48:38,000 --> 01:48:39,991 Subtitles by SOFTITLER