1 00:00:05,783 --> 00:00:07,774 And one. 2 00:00:09,903 --> 00:00:11,336 Heel forward. 3 00:00:14,463 --> 00:00:15,578 Good. 4 00:00:16,343 --> 00:00:18,573 That's right. Shoulders down. 5 00:00:21,663 --> 00:00:22,812 And brush. 6 00:00:33,863 --> 00:00:36,616 - Do you know how many they take? - Usually no more than 12. 7 00:00:36,703 --> 00:00:39,661 - Twelve? Out of this class? - Out of the whole planet. 8 00:00:41,743 --> 00:00:43,779 In the middle. Number 15. 9 00:00:46,863 --> 00:00:49,423 Not enough turnout. Bad feet. 10 00:00:52,063 --> 00:00:54,054 But look at her. 11 00:00:59,104 --> 00:01:01,618 - Excuse me! - You're excused. 12 00:01:13,864 --> 00:01:14,899 Here we go. 13 00:01:14,984 --> 00:01:17,179 Am I a bad mother if I hope she doesn't get it? 14 00:01:17,264 --> 00:01:19,937 Don't ask me. I was against this from the start. 15 00:01:20,024 --> 00:01:21,776 - Mom! - Jody! 16 00:01:21,904 --> 00:01:23,462 Mom, I got in. 17 00:01:24,744 --> 00:01:27,941 - I made it. - Wonderful, honey. 18 00:01:28,224 --> 00:01:31,296 Can you believe it? I'm going to New York. 19 00:01:32,744 --> 00:01:34,177 What happened? 20 00:01:34,704 --> 00:01:36,183 - They didn't take you? - No. 21 00:01:36,264 --> 00:01:38,061 No? Those bastards. 22 00:01:38,144 --> 00:01:40,783 Not, "No, they didn't". No, they did. 23 00:01:40,944 --> 00:01:44,823 Do you know who went there? Everyone who matters in American ballet. 24 00:01:44,904 --> 00:01:47,099 The school feeds right into the company. 25 00:01:47,184 --> 00:01:50,460 But there's no guarantee you'll make the company, right? 26 00:01:50,584 --> 00:01:53,098 And you could still dance in college, honey. 27 00:01:53,184 --> 00:01:55,618 Indiana has a great dance program. 28 00:01:56,104 --> 00:01:58,777 This is the best thing that's ever happened to me. 29 00:01:58,864 --> 00:02:01,981 I don't think it would kill you to at least pretend to be happy. 30 00:02:02,064 --> 00:02:06,342 It's a scholarship. Everybody gets one. It's the only way they can get people to go. 31 00:02:06,424 --> 00:02:09,541 - When are you going to start? - I don't know. Maybe I won't go. 32 00:02:09,624 --> 00:02:12,457 What are you saying? What are you going to do instead? 33 00:02:12,544 --> 00:02:14,216 I could work at the new Hooters. 34 00:02:14,304 --> 00:02:16,420 - As what? - You do not have the rack. 35 00:02:16,504 --> 00:02:17,619 I'll get implants! 36 00:02:59,904 --> 00:03:01,735 - You need a hand? - No. 37 00:03:06,944 --> 00:03:09,139 - No? - I mean, no, thank you. 38 00:03:10,944 --> 00:03:11,933 Okay. 39 00:03:16,304 --> 00:03:17,293 Idiot. 40 00:03:56,625 --> 00:03:58,183 I'm Eva Rodriguez. How you doing? 41 00:03:58,265 --> 00:04:02,781 - Jody Sawyer. Fine. I'm new here. - Me, too. I took the top. 42 00:04:03,025 --> 00:04:04,458 This is good. 43 00:04:04,785 --> 00:04:06,935 - You know who I saw on my way in? - Who? 44 00:04:07,025 --> 00:04:08,538 Cooper Nielson. 45 00:04:09,065 --> 00:04:12,421 Yeah? Did he seem as cocky in person as he is on TV? 46 00:04:12,865 --> 00:04:16,778 It freaks me out that we'll be seeing people like him around all the time. 47 00:04:16,865 --> 00:04:18,378 You get used to it. 48 00:04:19,705 --> 00:04:22,503 I'm Maureen. I guess I'm living with you. 49 00:04:23,865 --> 00:04:25,776 Don't sound so excited. 50 00:04:26,945 --> 00:04:28,424 I'm Jody. 51 00:04:28,585 --> 00:04:30,940 - Nice to meet you. - This is Eva. 52 00:04:31,985 --> 00:04:33,418 What are you doing? 53 00:04:33,665 --> 00:04:35,462 I'm knitting a sweater. 54 00:04:35,865 --> 00:04:38,618 If you want to smoke, you have to go outside. 55 00:04:40,585 --> 00:04:43,736 Fine. I'll go outside. Are you coming? 56 00:04:47,465 --> 00:04:48,864 - Bye, Maureen. - Bye. 57 00:04:49,465 --> 00:04:51,421 - Erik Jones. - How you doing, Erik? 58 00:04:51,505 --> 00:04:55,214 My stage name is Erik O. Jones, after Oprah. She's my idol. 59 00:04:55,945 --> 00:04:57,936 Eva Rodriguez, after no one. 60 00:04:58,025 --> 00:04:59,936 An individual. I like it. 61 00:05:00,105 --> 00:05:01,663 I'm Jody Sawyer. 62 00:05:01,825 --> 00:05:03,736 We were going to smoke. Want to come? 63 00:05:03,825 --> 00:05:06,259 Come downstairs. It's Marlboro Country. 64 00:05:06,865 --> 00:05:09,220 - So, Serge... - Sergei, Sergei. 65 00:05:09,345 --> 00:05:10,619 Who's the babe? 66 00:05:10,825 --> 00:05:13,339 - It's my girlfriend, Galina. - Don't get him started. 67 00:05:13,425 --> 00:05:17,054 She was here all four years with me and now dances with San Francisco Ballet. 68 00:05:17,145 --> 00:05:19,375 - You've been here for four years? - Yeah. 69 00:05:19,465 --> 00:05:21,933 So you know this Maureen chick we're living with? 70 00:05:22,025 --> 00:05:24,016 You're living with Maureen? 71 00:05:24,265 --> 00:05:26,495 - Well, good luck. - Big-time bitch? 72 00:05:26,665 --> 00:05:30,180 Biggest time. And of course, she has the best technique in the school. 73 00:05:30,265 --> 00:05:32,381 She's been here since she was nine. 74 00:05:32,465 --> 00:05:34,057 Is this the right room? 75 00:05:34,945 --> 00:05:36,663 If it's not, I'm staying anyways. 76 00:05:36,745 --> 00:05:38,337 No argument here, baby. 77 00:05:38,425 --> 00:05:41,144 - You're Charlie? You're in the right place. - Excellent. 78 00:05:41,225 --> 00:05:45,423 That's Sergei, Jody, Eva, I'm Erik, and you're cute. 79 00:05:46,465 --> 00:05:48,342 - Long trip? - From Seattle. 80 00:05:49,186 --> 00:05:51,780 My girlfriend dumped me for leaving her there. 81 00:07:11,746 --> 00:07:12,781 Morning. 82 00:07:13,586 --> 00:07:16,498 Would the new students raise your hands, please? 83 00:07:18,506 --> 00:07:22,135 Which of you was the best dancer in the last class he or she took? 84 00:07:23,426 --> 00:07:24,495 Come on. 85 00:07:29,426 --> 00:07:32,145 It's a heady thing, isn't it? Being the best. 86 00:07:32,626 --> 00:07:35,459 Teachers dote on you. Other students ask for your help. 87 00:07:35,546 --> 00:07:39,505 And an aura builds and then you get accepted into ABA. 88 00:07:41,266 --> 00:07:44,258 And whether or not you admit it, you start thinking... 89 00:07:45,346 --> 00:07:49,737 ...soon you'll be doing Giselle before packed houses at Lincoln Center. 90 00:07:51,306 --> 00:07:53,740 For most of you, that will never happen. 91 00:07:54,706 --> 00:07:58,858 I say this to help you clarify your expectations for the year ahead. 92 00:07:59,746 --> 00:08:03,056 If you work harder every day than you've ever worked in your life... 93 00:08:03,146 --> 00:08:06,934 ...this school will turn you into the best dancer you can possibly be. 94 00:08:07,506 --> 00:08:11,419 That may or may not be the kind of dancer I have room for in the company. 95 00:08:12,586 --> 00:08:15,703 At best, I can take three boys and three girls. 96 00:08:16,186 --> 00:08:18,542 I'll watch you carefully over the coming months. 97 00:08:18,627 --> 00:08:22,381 But I won't make any decisions till I see how you dance in the workshop... 98 00:08:22,627 --> 00:08:24,379 ...at the end of the year. 99 00:08:25,067 --> 00:08:29,106 They won't be easy decisions to make because you're all very talented. 100 00:08:29,227 --> 00:08:31,377 You wouldn't be here if you weren't. 101 00:08:31,467 --> 00:08:34,345 Thank you for bringing your gifts to our community. 102 00:08:34,427 --> 00:08:36,736 I wish you all a very good year. 103 00:08:37,307 --> 00:08:39,980 I hope he doesn't think that was inspirational. 104 00:08:40,067 --> 00:08:41,216 One more thing. 105 00:08:41,307 --> 00:08:45,061 Next week's the company gala. We always invite advanced students to attend... 106 00:08:45,147 --> 00:08:49,106 ...and then help at the party afterwards. I expect you all to be there. 107 00:08:53,827 --> 00:08:55,863 - And you are? - Eva Rodriguez. 108 00:08:56,107 --> 00:08:58,667 So glad you could fit us into your busy schedule, Eva. 109 00:08:58,747 --> 00:09:00,180 No sweat. 110 00:09:03,307 --> 00:09:05,457 All right, ladies, we'll start with pliés. 111 00:09:06,627 --> 00:09:10,825 First position. Demi and stretch. Demi and stretch. 112 00:09:11,547 --> 00:09:14,061 Full grand plié. And return. 113 00:09:14,507 --> 00:09:16,225 Port de bras forward. 114 00:09:16,747 --> 00:09:18,339 Full port de bras back. 115 00:09:18,427 --> 00:09:21,225 The same in second, fourth and fifth positions... 116 00:09:21,347 --> 00:09:24,225 ...and then we'll rise and take a balance in fifth. 117 00:09:24,747 --> 00:09:27,215 Yes? Let's begin. Steven? 118 00:09:34,547 --> 00:09:36,538 Relax those fingers, Janie. 119 00:09:39,507 --> 00:09:41,225 Very nice, Maureen. 120 00:09:44,667 --> 00:09:47,056 Pull those ribs in. Really support. 121 00:09:51,467 --> 00:09:53,423 Nice long lines, ladies. 122 00:09:54,307 --> 00:09:56,901 Put the energy coming up over your heads. 123 00:10:01,707 --> 00:10:04,301 - What's your name, dear? - Jody Sawyer. 124 00:10:04,867 --> 00:10:07,256 You need to concentrate on your turnout. 125 00:10:08,147 --> 00:10:09,580 From the hip. 126 00:10:19,187 --> 00:10:20,984 We have a dress code here. 127 00:10:21,947 --> 00:10:24,142 Black leotard, pink tights. 128 00:10:26,827 --> 00:10:27,816 Stylish. 129 00:10:28,507 --> 00:10:29,701 No gum. 130 00:10:37,627 --> 00:10:39,458 Get your hair off your face. 131 00:10:48,628 --> 00:10:51,096 Développé écarté. 132 00:10:51,748 --> 00:10:53,943 Change to effacé. 133 00:10:54,908 --> 00:10:58,423 Plié. Tendu. Lift the leg, first arabesque. 134 00:10:58,628 --> 00:11:00,744 Maureen, will you show us, please? 135 00:11:07,028 --> 00:11:08,905 Now, look at Maureen's arms. 136 00:11:09,148 --> 00:11:12,584 They're perfectly supported from underneath, not above. 137 00:11:12,748 --> 00:11:15,899 Not wilting at her sides like dead chicken wings. 138 00:11:17,548 --> 00:11:19,186 She's so good. 139 00:11:19,348 --> 00:11:21,066 Yeah, just ask her. 140 00:11:23,028 --> 00:11:24,381 And one. 141 00:11:27,388 --> 00:11:29,618 Really extend that front leg. Yes. 142 00:11:30,188 --> 00:11:31,906 Ready, second group. 143 00:11:31,988 --> 00:11:33,706 Where did she come from? 144 00:11:33,948 --> 00:11:36,223 Softer landing, ladies, please. 145 00:11:39,228 --> 00:11:42,220 Anna, eyes off the mirror, please. Thank you. 146 00:11:45,708 --> 00:11:49,462 Watch where you're going, sweetheart. We don't carry collision insurance. 147 00:11:51,028 --> 00:11:52,939 Who let that disaster in here? 148 00:11:53,548 --> 00:11:56,267 I swear I'm better than that. I'm just really nervous. 149 00:11:56,348 --> 00:11:58,578 Don't sweat it. First day never counts. Okay? 150 00:11:58,668 --> 00:12:00,579 Everything counts here. 151 00:12:01,228 --> 00:12:02,661 One and hip. 152 00:12:04,468 --> 00:12:06,026 Fresh meat. 153 00:12:06,588 --> 00:12:07,941 In the middle. 154 00:12:08,428 --> 00:12:11,579 - And one. Good. Not bad. - Cute. Who is he? 155 00:12:12,228 --> 00:12:13,946 Charlie, from Seattle. 156 00:12:14,028 --> 00:12:15,984 We only met him yesterday. 157 00:12:16,908 --> 00:12:18,466 Is he gay or straight? 158 00:12:20,708 --> 00:12:21,982 Straight. 159 00:12:24,308 --> 00:12:26,105 Hey, you guys. Look. 160 00:12:29,668 --> 00:12:31,067 Hi, girls. 161 00:12:31,588 --> 00:12:33,067 Maureen, Anna. 162 00:12:33,388 --> 00:12:34,821 Hi, Kathleen. 163 00:12:37,108 --> 00:12:39,702 - That was Kathleen Donahue, wasn't it? - Yes. 164 00:12:39,868 --> 00:12:41,665 The Kathleen Donahue. 165 00:12:41,788 --> 00:12:44,018 Oh, my God. She's beautiful. 166 00:12:44,628 --> 00:12:47,267 Well, I think she looks kind of like a gerbil. 167 00:12:47,388 --> 00:12:48,218 What? 168 00:12:48,308 --> 00:12:49,582 She does. 169 00:12:49,828 --> 00:12:51,739 She just married Mr. Reeves, right? 170 00:12:51,828 --> 00:12:54,422 Wait a minute. She married the director? 171 00:12:54,548 --> 00:12:57,938 - Now I get it. - Yeah. This summer. It was a scandal. 172 00:12:58,068 --> 00:12:59,979 She had been with Cooper a few years. 173 00:13:00,068 --> 00:13:03,856 Then out of nowhere she tells him she's leaving him for Jonathan Reeves. 174 00:13:03,948 --> 00:13:05,666 No one even knew of their affair. 175 00:13:05,748 --> 00:13:09,741 Cooper throws a huge fit in rehearsal in front of the company. Calls her a slut. 176 00:13:09,828 --> 00:13:11,342 It was unbelievable. 177 00:13:11,509 --> 00:13:14,581 Then he drags his broken heart to London to dance for the season. 178 00:13:14,669 --> 00:13:18,662 Where rumor has it, he drinks like a fish and screws every girl in tights. 179 00:13:18,909 --> 00:13:20,945 - He's back, you know. - I know. 180 00:13:21,029 --> 00:13:22,860 I heard he hasn't spoken to anyone. 181 00:13:22,949 --> 00:13:24,348 He talked to me. 182 00:13:24,509 --> 00:13:25,419 What? 183 00:13:28,029 --> 00:13:30,497 He offered to help me with my bags. 184 00:13:34,469 --> 00:13:35,618 Bob, it's a benefit. 185 00:13:35,709 --> 00:13:38,667 If I give you an extra seat, I'm taking money from the company. 186 00:13:38,749 --> 00:13:42,139 Besides, when was the last time your paper ran anything on us? 187 00:13:42,229 --> 00:13:46,381 What the hell. Three seats at will call, only because I'm nice. 188 00:13:47,349 --> 00:13:49,180 - Hi, Mom. - Hi, sweetie. 189 00:13:49,549 --> 00:13:51,619 - Well? - Nothing to worry about. 190 00:13:51,989 --> 00:13:54,344 What's the competition? How about your roommates? 191 00:13:54,429 --> 00:13:56,659 Jody's hopeless. She'll never make it. 192 00:13:56,749 --> 00:13:59,707 - Is she the one from Boston? - No, that's Eva. 193 00:14:00,309 --> 00:14:02,664 Eva's actually good. Amazing extension. 194 00:14:02,829 --> 00:14:06,504 But her attitude stinks. Jonathan hates her already, thank God. 195 00:14:06,589 --> 00:14:09,023 So you still think it'll be you, Anna and Emily? 196 00:14:09,109 --> 00:14:12,101 Yeah. Although, have you seen Emily lately? 197 00:14:12,789 --> 00:14:14,063 Look at her. 198 00:14:14,989 --> 00:14:16,308 Hello, Emily. 199 00:14:16,589 --> 00:14:18,102 Hi, Mrs. Cummings. 200 00:14:18,629 --> 00:14:19,857 Dear. 201 00:14:20,309 --> 00:14:23,187 Her pas de deux partner's going to need a crane to lift her. 202 00:14:23,269 --> 00:14:24,224 Stop it. 203 00:18:02,630 --> 00:18:04,986 No way do people actually buy this shit. 204 00:18:05,071 --> 00:18:08,507 - It's signed by Kathleen Donahue. - It's a smelly old shoe. 205 00:18:31,191 --> 00:18:34,581 - How you been? - Can I tear you away for a minute? 206 00:18:35,591 --> 00:18:39,379 There's a widowed woman here worth $200 million, who adores you. 207 00:18:39,511 --> 00:18:42,184 - Excuse me. That was beautiful. - Let me introduce you. 208 00:18:42,271 --> 00:18:44,023 Now, why does that feel wrong? 209 00:18:44,111 --> 00:18:47,308 It's just a hello. It would be great for the company. 210 00:18:47,871 --> 00:18:51,989 Well, if it's good for the company. I mean, you know me. Team player. 211 00:18:54,831 --> 00:18:56,787 Joan Miller. Cooper Nielson. 212 00:18:56,871 --> 00:18:59,101 - Hello. - Well, this is an honor. 213 00:18:59,911 --> 00:19:02,550 I am, without a doubt, your biggest fan. 214 00:19:02,751 --> 00:19:04,104 And my loveliest. 215 00:19:05,191 --> 00:19:09,230 Now, what on earth were you doing way over there in dreary London... 216 00:19:09,311 --> 00:19:11,541 ...when everyone loves you so much here? 217 00:19:11,631 --> 00:19:16,261 Don't you listen to the gossip? I was being huffy. Scorned lover. All that. 218 00:19:17,391 --> 00:19:21,703 - God. I'm so sorry. - Not at all. It's fine. 219 00:19:22,071 --> 00:19:24,665 Joan, this is one of our advanced students... 220 00:19:26,071 --> 00:19:27,823 - Jody Sawyer. - Sorry. 221 00:19:27,951 --> 00:19:31,227 We have so many promising students. It's hard to keep them straight. 222 00:19:31,311 --> 00:19:34,462 You see? That's how taxing Jonathan's job is. 223 00:19:34,911 --> 00:19:38,586 So much is going on, he can't remember the name of a beautiful girl. 224 00:19:39,551 --> 00:19:41,542 Don't worry, Jody Sawyer. 225 00:19:42,231 --> 00:19:43,664 I don't run a company. 226 00:19:43,751 --> 00:19:45,104 I won't forget. 227 00:19:47,351 --> 00:19:48,545 Excuse me. 228 00:19:48,791 --> 00:19:53,023 I will trade you one bliss potato with caviar for one of your tiaras. 229 00:19:53,711 --> 00:19:56,350 My old one's broken and I'm desperate. 230 00:19:57,111 --> 00:19:58,908 What will you use it for? 231 00:19:59,271 --> 00:20:03,264 You know, state funerals, abdications, the usual. 232 00:20:03,991 --> 00:20:05,982 I'll see if we have your size. 233 00:20:06,071 --> 00:20:09,700 Guys, want to see something? Come on, just go with this. 234 00:20:12,631 --> 00:20:17,751 I've already told Kathleen, but what a treat, that Romeo and Juliet. 235 00:20:18,031 --> 00:20:20,670 You're the finest Romeo since Jonathan himself. 236 00:20:20,751 --> 00:20:23,504 - It's a great piece. - And you two together. 237 00:20:23,671 --> 00:20:25,423 I don't do anything. 238 00:20:26,751 --> 00:20:28,184 It's all her. 239 00:20:31,791 --> 00:20:33,191 Come on. 240 00:20:45,272 --> 00:20:47,263 Save it for the workshop, Charlie. 241 00:20:47,352 --> 00:20:49,343 - Look at him. - Get over here. 242 00:20:49,752 --> 00:20:51,663 - Let's show them. - Sure. 243 00:20:58,112 --> 00:21:00,831 - What's wrong with you? - You know exactly what you did. 244 00:21:00,912 --> 00:21:04,063 You've got no right to paw me in front of all those people. 245 00:21:04,272 --> 00:21:06,388 I wasn't pawing you. I can't even touch you? 246 00:21:06,472 --> 00:21:08,190 We're not friends anymore? 247 00:21:08,272 --> 00:21:09,705 Okay, listen. 248 00:21:09,992 --> 00:21:12,950 I think it's great you're back. You're a wonderful dancer. 249 00:21:13,032 --> 00:21:16,104 But I am just as happily married as I was before you left. 250 00:21:16,192 --> 00:21:19,423 Then how come we danced better tonight than we ever have? 251 00:21:19,512 --> 00:21:22,026 For God's sake, that was acting. 252 00:21:22,432 --> 00:21:23,785 Pretending. 253 00:21:24,272 --> 00:21:25,625 That's our job. 254 00:21:26,552 --> 00:21:28,224 I got to get back. 255 00:21:40,232 --> 00:21:43,065 - My God. - I know. 256 00:21:44,872 --> 00:21:47,784 In the grand scheme of things, it was a pretty cool night. 257 00:21:47,872 --> 00:21:51,103 Except for that slave-labor part, it didn't suck. 258 00:21:51,472 --> 00:21:53,542 Excuse me. Coming through. 259 00:21:54,432 --> 00:21:55,467 No luck? 260 00:21:55,592 --> 00:21:57,230 - What? - The tiara. 261 00:21:57,832 --> 00:21:59,788 She went off to find one in my size. 262 00:21:59,872 --> 00:22:01,066 No luck. 263 00:22:01,192 --> 00:22:03,183 I'm sure you tried your hardest. 264 00:22:03,272 --> 00:22:05,706 - Anyone want a fruit tart? - I'll take one. 265 00:22:05,872 --> 00:22:09,626 - It's practically all fat, Emily. - Hello, Emily. I'm Jim Gordon. 266 00:22:10,192 --> 00:22:11,466 You guys work here? 267 00:22:11,552 --> 00:22:14,350 No. We're students at the American Ballet Academy. 268 00:22:14,432 --> 00:22:16,070 Ballerinas. Very cool. 269 00:22:16,152 --> 00:22:19,303 Oh, my God. You got to try one of these, Maureen. 270 00:22:19,472 --> 00:22:21,463 Well, she has a name. Maureen. 271 00:22:21,632 --> 00:22:22,747 We have to go. 272 00:22:22,832 --> 00:22:23,981 Me, too. 273 00:22:24,072 --> 00:22:27,860 I'm going to call my mom. Tell her I've been wrong about New York. 274 00:22:28,032 --> 00:22:31,388 You see, Maureen No-Last-Name, all this time I've been telling her... 275 00:22:31,472 --> 00:22:35,545 ..."It's an interesting city, but devoid of any true natural beauty." 276 00:22:36,192 --> 00:22:37,989 And now that I've met you... 277 00:22:38,072 --> 00:22:40,028 ...I know that's not true. 278 00:22:40,792 --> 00:22:42,111 - Cummings. - What? 279 00:22:42,432 --> 00:22:44,662 Her last name. It's Cummings. 280 00:22:48,112 --> 00:22:51,184 Go. And one and stretch and stretch. 281 00:22:51,592 --> 00:22:53,787 Good lift. Good, Charlie. Yes. 282 00:22:53,992 --> 00:22:56,711 Stretch that front foot. Much better. Good. Go. 283 00:22:56,792 --> 00:22:59,990 Take it forward. That's it. Good. Dip and go. 284 00:23:04,753 --> 00:23:07,950 All right. I'm here. Sorry. 285 00:23:08,793 --> 00:23:10,590 I know. I'm sorry. 286 00:23:10,673 --> 00:23:14,302 And one. The arms lifted here. 287 00:23:15,273 --> 00:23:18,231 The head is here. Yes, yes. 288 00:23:19,593 --> 00:23:22,869 Lift through here, but not tucked, dear. 289 00:23:23,153 --> 00:23:24,552 Ready, Maureen? 290 00:23:27,393 --> 00:23:29,190 Beautiful rond brisé. 291 00:23:30,833 --> 00:23:32,391 Feet always stretched. 292 00:23:32,673 --> 00:23:34,823 Look at how lovely her arms are. 293 00:23:35,313 --> 00:23:37,031 Head up, Stephanie. 294 00:23:39,753 --> 00:23:41,425 Everyone, ribs in. 295 00:23:44,153 --> 00:23:46,109 Don't let your elbows droop. 296 00:23:49,593 --> 00:23:51,072 Turnout, Jody. 297 00:23:53,233 --> 00:23:54,666 From the hips, dear. 298 00:24:05,233 --> 00:24:07,872 Just skim the surface this time, ladies. 299 00:24:08,513 --> 00:24:09,707 Jody, flutter. 300 00:24:11,153 --> 00:24:12,427 Yes, Eva. 301 00:24:14,313 --> 00:24:15,541 Exactly. 302 00:24:15,753 --> 00:24:19,223 - You feel the difference? - Felt like the same old shit to me. 303 00:24:24,433 --> 00:24:27,743 Late out of that turn, Jody. You're trying too hard. 304 00:24:42,633 --> 00:24:44,112 Thank you, ladies. 305 00:24:44,393 --> 00:24:45,542 Emily. 306 00:24:47,473 --> 00:24:51,591 You should visit the nutritionist this week. She can give you some good pointers. 307 00:24:52,193 --> 00:24:54,912 Go back. Come on. Let's go. 308 00:24:56,313 --> 00:24:58,986 I need to see the girls gesture to their partners. 309 00:24:59,073 --> 00:25:01,223 "Hello, I'm waiting." 310 00:25:01,313 --> 00:25:03,702 And the boys rush over and kneel. 311 00:25:04,273 --> 00:25:05,945 "I am your slave." 312 00:25:06,393 --> 00:25:07,303 And... 313 00:25:16,553 --> 00:25:18,145 I am your slave. 314 00:25:19,673 --> 00:25:24,030 I'd believe it more if you didn't stare at your fucking reflection when you said it. 315 00:25:24,113 --> 00:25:27,709 If someone wants to hear profanity, Miss Rodriguez, they can take a subway. 316 00:25:27,794 --> 00:25:30,547 They don't need to spend $60 on a ballet ticket. 317 00:25:31,154 --> 00:25:32,951 Though she has a point. 318 00:25:33,954 --> 00:25:38,186 That foot, my dear. Let's go back. Come on. Try it again. 319 00:25:41,114 --> 00:25:44,072 You've got to work with me here, Jody. 320 00:26:16,914 --> 00:26:18,267 Lift, Anna. 321 00:26:19,194 --> 00:26:20,707 Excellent, Eva. 322 00:26:21,434 --> 00:26:23,425 Where's the turnout, Jody? 323 00:26:23,954 --> 00:26:26,991 After everything we've talked about, I'm not seeing it. 324 00:26:30,554 --> 00:26:33,751 You understand what I'm saying? Use what you have and turn out. 325 00:26:33,834 --> 00:26:35,984 Jesus! She heard you! 326 00:26:39,714 --> 00:26:40,908 Excuse me? 327 00:26:41,074 --> 00:26:45,272 She heard you. We all heard you! You don't have to speak to her like that! 328 00:26:45,354 --> 00:26:49,347 - Anyone can see she's working her ass off! - That's enough, Miss Rodriguez. 329 00:26:55,034 --> 00:26:56,592 This is my classroom. 330 00:26:56,954 --> 00:26:59,229 And I will run it as I see fit. 331 00:27:00,594 --> 00:27:03,904 If you have a problem with that, you are free to leave. 332 00:27:25,514 --> 00:27:28,506 Maureen, if you want to get calls, please do so in the dorm. 333 00:27:28,594 --> 00:27:30,710 - Don't give out this number. - I didn't. 334 00:27:30,794 --> 00:27:35,106 A Jim Gordon got it somehow and has been calling for you non-stop. 335 00:27:36,194 --> 00:27:38,833 Hi. What are you doing here? 336 00:27:40,354 --> 00:27:41,582 Nothing. 337 00:27:42,754 --> 00:27:43,584 I'm just waiting. 338 00:27:45,354 --> 00:27:50,269 I know. I wasn't myself today. I didn't get much sleep, I was really tired. 339 00:27:50,514 --> 00:27:52,391 It's not just today. 340 00:27:53,154 --> 00:27:56,431 I see you three times a week. You're not improving. 341 00:27:56,635 --> 00:27:59,513 - I can work harder. - No matter how hard you work... 342 00:28:00,315 --> 00:28:03,910 ...there are certain realities about you as a dancer that we have to face. 343 00:28:03,995 --> 00:28:07,465 We can wait the end of the year, or talk about it now... 344 00:28:08,075 --> 00:28:10,145 ...while you still have options. 345 00:28:15,155 --> 00:28:18,192 You're not very turned out. So that needs work. 346 00:28:22,155 --> 00:28:24,191 And you don't have great feet. 347 00:28:24,995 --> 00:28:27,031 And while you're very pretty... 348 00:28:29,275 --> 00:28:31,266 ...you don't have the ideal body type. 349 00:28:31,355 --> 00:28:33,266 Margot Fonteyn didn't have great feet. 350 00:28:33,355 --> 00:28:37,234 When Fonteyn was onstage, you couldn't tear your eyes away from her. 351 00:28:38,955 --> 00:28:40,468 It can't be taught. 352 00:28:43,035 --> 00:28:46,550 In four months, we'll put on a workshop in front of 3,000 people. 353 00:28:46,715 --> 00:28:50,344 It's an audition for every major ballet company in the country. 354 00:28:52,075 --> 00:28:55,147 From what I've seen, I can't cast you in that workshop. 355 00:28:55,715 --> 00:28:59,708 And if you're not onstage that day, you won't get a job anywhere. 356 00:29:01,635 --> 00:29:03,865 So, what? Are you kicking me out? 357 00:29:04,315 --> 00:29:05,350 No. 358 00:29:07,355 --> 00:29:09,630 I just want you to really think... 359 00:29:10,875 --> 00:29:13,184 ...if this is the right place for you. 360 00:29:14,875 --> 00:29:16,024 What a prick. 361 00:29:16,115 --> 00:29:17,548 He was nice about it. 362 00:29:17,635 --> 00:29:20,832 Being nice when you say something pricky is even prickier. 363 00:29:21,035 --> 00:29:22,514 What if he's right? 364 00:29:23,435 --> 00:29:24,550 What? 365 00:29:25,235 --> 00:29:28,830 Let's be honest. You're not like most of the girls here. 366 00:29:29,275 --> 00:29:31,789 Your technique is nowhere near where it should be. 367 00:29:31,875 --> 00:29:35,026 There's more to being a great dancer than perfect technique. 368 00:29:35,115 --> 00:29:38,152 - Try dancing Swan Lake without it. - Am I hearing this? 369 00:29:38,235 --> 00:29:39,907 Look, you're really smart. 370 00:29:39,995 --> 00:29:43,192 If you send your application now, you could get into a good college. 371 00:29:43,275 --> 00:29:45,994 I don't want to go to college. I want to dance. 372 00:29:46,275 --> 00:29:48,266 Well, so do a lot of people. 373 00:29:48,435 --> 00:29:51,347 Did you go to a special bitch academy or something? 374 00:29:51,435 --> 00:29:55,110 I'm just being honest. In my opinion, that's what friends do. 375 00:29:55,195 --> 00:29:58,073 I guess that explains why you have so many friends. 376 00:30:02,035 --> 00:30:04,390 If anyone asks, I'm in the library. 377 00:30:10,435 --> 00:30:11,584 Truth? 378 00:30:13,075 --> 00:30:15,714 In terms of technique, you are behind. 379 00:30:16,715 --> 00:30:19,275 But the people here know what they're looking for. 380 00:30:19,355 --> 00:30:22,393 And on the day of your audition, they saw it in you. 381 00:30:22,476 --> 00:30:25,274 And now all they see is the wrong body type. 382 00:30:26,636 --> 00:30:28,831 Why can't I have your feet? 383 00:30:31,396 --> 00:30:34,194 - Okay. Enough of this. Get up. - Why? 384 00:30:34,276 --> 00:30:37,552 Because all we ever do in this place is take class. 385 00:30:38,276 --> 00:30:40,665 And it's about time we had a little fun. 386 00:30:45,756 --> 00:30:46,871 Hi, Maureen. 387 00:30:46,956 --> 00:30:48,992 Hi, Emily. How you guys doing? 388 00:30:49,076 --> 00:30:49,952 Fine. 389 00:30:50,036 --> 00:30:51,151 Good. 390 00:30:53,876 --> 00:30:56,071 So has Maureen been really busy? 391 00:30:56,196 --> 00:30:58,664 She isn't seeing someone else, like... 392 00:30:58,876 --> 00:31:00,468 ...Cooper Nielson or someone? 393 00:31:00,556 --> 00:31:02,672 What do you know about him? 394 00:31:02,916 --> 00:31:04,634 I've been doing my ballet research. 395 00:31:04,716 --> 00:31:07,184 We're not encouraged to date company members. 396 00:31:07,276 --> 00:31:09,267 I fully support that policy. 397 00:31:09,756 --> 00:31:10,791 Look. 398 00:31:11,716 --> 00:31:15,470 All I came here to say is I go to Columbia, pre-Med. 399 00:31:16,356 --> 00:31:20,269 I have a clean record, impeccable hygiene and here's my number. 400 00:31:28,996 --> 00:31:31,191 - Go talk to him. - Come on, go. 401 00:31:33,316 --> 00:31:37,867 The thing is, I've got priorities. You only get to be a dancer for 10 years. 402 00:31:37,956 --> 00:31:41,028 Maybe 15 if you don't get injured. So, for the next decade... 403 00:31:41,116 --> 00:31:42,595 All I'm asking for is a date. 404 00:31:51,796 --> 00:31:52,706 God! 405 00:31:52,796 --> 00:31:54,627 That's why I like this guy. 406 00:31:54,716 --> 00:31:58,152 Anna's for sure, right? She's always been Jonathan's favorite. 407 00:31:58,236 --> 00:31:59,669 - Maureen, too. - Right. 408 00:31:59,756 --> 00:32:02,634 - Boring. - Boring or not, Jonathan likes her. 409 00:32:02,796 --> 00:32:04,593 That only leaves one girl spot open. 410 00:32:04,676 --> 00:32:06,394 - Emily. - I don't think so. 411 00:32:06,476 --> 00:32:11,072 - She's getting big. Jonathan hates big. - It's a little extra padding for the winter. 412 00:32:11,156 --> 00:32:14,546 You didn't get all done up like that to talk about ballet. 413 00:32:14,756 --> 00:32:15,984 Come on. 414 00:32:54,117 --> 00:32:57,189 - What does she have that I don't? - She can salsa. 415 00:32:57,397 --> 00:33:01,310 You call that salsa? Come on, Erik. We'll show them salsa. 416 00:33:03,437 --> 00:33:05,029 Get your asses up here. 417 00:33:05,117 --> 00:33:06,948 - What is that? - That's not salsa. 418 00:33:07,037 --> 00:33:09,471 - That is not salsa. - Use the technique, Charlie. 419 00:33:09,557 --> 00:33:11,195 Here we go, girl. 420 00:33:22,397 --> 00:33:24,069 Where are you from? 421 00:33:24,397 --> 00:33:25,989 - Jersey. - New Jersey? 422 00:33:26,437 --> 00:33:27,995 Me. I'm from Russia. 423 00:33:28,077 --> 00:33:29,988 Yeah? What are you doing here? 424 00:33:30,077 --> 00:33:31,829 I'm a ballet dancer. 425 00:33:39,997 --> 00:33:41,953 How do I do this exactly? 426 00:33:42,037 --> 00:33:43,470 You've never bowled before? 427 00:33:43,557 --> 00:33:44,307 No. 428 00:33:44,437 --> 00:33:46,792 Just roll it on down there. 429 00:33:58,437 --> 00:34:03,033 In Nepal, there's a jungle with an elephant walking and he steps on a thorn. 430 00:34:03,117 --> 00:34:04,630 He says, "That hurts." 431 00:34:04,717 --> 00:34:08,596 He sees a little mouse and says, "Help me get the thorn out of my foot." 432 00:34:08,677 --> 00:34:12,795 And the mouse goes, "You stepped on my uncle last week. No way." 433 00:34:12,877 --> 00:34:15,437 He goes, "Please, I'll do anything. It really hurts." 434 00:34:15,517 --> 00:34:17,747 - The mouse goes, "Anything? " - He says, "Yeah." 435 00:34:17,837 --> 00:34:19,395 So he takes out the thorn. 436 00:34:19,477 --> 00:34:23,186 The elephant feels so much better, and he says, "How can I repay you? " 437 00:34:23,277 --> 00:34:26,394 The mouse goes, "I want to have my way with you. You're sexy." 438 00:34:26,477 --> 00:34:28,945 And the elephant goes, "No." 439 00:34:29,037 --> 00:34:32,154 He goes, "You promised." And starts doing the elephant. 440 00:34:32,237 --> 00:34:36,230 The elephant says, "I'll let him finish. It's the right thing to do." 441 00:34:36,677 --> 00:34:40,590 There's three monkeys in a tree. They see this mouse hump the elephant. 442 00:34:41,397 --> 00:34:44,548 They pick up these coconuts and just start chucking them. 443 00:34:44,837 --> 00:34:48,512 They hit the elephant in the head. The elephant goes. "My God, that hurts." 444 00:34:48,597 --> 00:34:53,625 The mouse doesn't even stop. He says, "Yeah. Take it all, bitch." 445 00:34:55,117 --> 00:34:57,187 This is my kind of a mouse. 446 00:35:01,077 --> 00:35:03,511 Why can't all dancing be this fun? 447 00:35:05,757 --> 00:35:07,554 All dancing is this fun. 448 00:35:07,677 --> 00:35:09,156 Maybe for you. 449 00:35:12,917 --> 00:35:14,316 Russia? 450 00:35:14,517 --> 00:35:16,873 So, what are you doing in New York? 451 00:35:21,718 --> 00:35:22,833 Mafia. 452 00:36:15,878 --> 00:36:17,231 You got... 453 00:36:18,958 --> 00:36:20,357 I've got it. 454 00:36:27,918 --> 00:36:29,271 Would it... 455 00:36:30,118 --> 00:36:32,393 ...be presumptuous to ask to come up? 456 00:36:32,798 --> 00:36:33,913 Yeah. 457 00:36:35,038 --> 00:36:37,598 Plus, you're not allowed. Dorm rules. 458 00:36:37,838 --> 00:36:39,954 So this is good night. 459 00:36:40,838 --> 00:36:42,351 I think so. Yeah. 460 00:36:42,438 --> 00:36:43,757 But not goodbye. 461 00:36:44,358 --> 00:36:45,393 No. 462 00:36:45,478 --> 00:36:47,070 No, not goodbye. 463 00:37:00,078 --> 00:37:01,352 I have to go. 464 00:37:01,838 --> 00:37:03,157 Good night. 465 00:37:10,918 --> 00:37:13,671 Guys, let's go to another club. I want to dance. 466 00:37:13,798 --> 00:37:16,676 - All right, ma'am. Time to go. - Taxi, taxi! 467 00:37:16,958 --> 00:37:18,152 You're sweaty. 468 00:37:18,238 --> 00:37:21,389 I don't mind, because you're sweet. And so is your sweat. 469 00:37:21,558 --> 00:37:22,957 Sweet sweat. 470 00:37:23,318 --> 00:37:24,637 You are, too. 471 00:37:24,838 --> 00:37:26,749 What? Sweet or sweaty? 472 00:37:26,918 --> 00:37:28,033 Both. 473 00:37:51,879 --> 00:37:54,598 - I'm sorry. Sorry. - Come on, Jody. 474 00:37:58,399 --> 00:38:00,549 Can't do another one of these today. 475 00:38:04,599 --> 00:38:07,909 Careful with that one. You break it, you bought it. 476 00:38:08,919 --> 00:38:10,034 Okay, stop. 477 00:38:10,319 --> 00:38:11,434 Stop. 478 00:38:13,519 --> 00:38:14,747 You five, come here. 479 00:38:14,839 --> 00:38:16,067 God. 480 00:38:16,879 --> 00:38:20,667 When you show up to class unprepared to work, it's an insult. 481 00:38:21,239 --> 00:38:25,630 Not just to me. To your fellow students and to the school. 482 00:38:26,919 --> 00:38:28,352 Get out of my class. 483 00:38:29,479 --> 00:38:31,629 How many studios are there altogether? 484 00:38:31,719 --> 00:38:32,754 Eight. 485 00:38:32,839 --> 00:38:35,911 That's a lot of mirrors. 486 00:38:36,359 --> 00:38:40,272 It was worth it just to see Sergei getting it on with that old lady. 487 00:38:41,279 --> 00:38:44,954 - I had forgotten all about that. - We weren't getting it on. 488 00:38:45,039 --> 00:38:45,915 Right. 489 00:38:45,999 --> 00:38:49,469 I thought she was going to detach her jaw and swallow you whole. 490 00:38:49,559 --> 00:38:53,438 I'm just trying to imagine what the lovely Galina... 491 00:38:53,879 --> 00:38:56,552 ...would say about that. - No, you can't tell her. 492 00:38:56,639 --> 00:38:58,197 - Yes, I can. - I was lonely. 493 00:38:58,279 --> 00:39:01,954 - It didn't mean anything, guys. - I don't know, Sergei. I'm with Jody. 494 00:39:02,039 --> 00:39:05,475 A girl's got a right to know what kind of hound she's saving herself... 495 00:39:05,559 --> 00:39:07,311 How about this? 496 00:39:09,279 --> 00:39:11,235 I'm sorry! Don't! 497 00:39:15,799 --> 00:39:17,232 Stop it! 498 00:39:32,679 --> 00:39:36,558 So there's this jungle and all these wild animals, lions and tigers. 499 00:39:36,919 --> 00:39:39,479 There's this elephant and he steps on this thorn. 500 00:39:39,559 --> 00:39:42,710 It makes sense for Charlie to partner you in the pas de deux class. 501 00:39:42,799 --> 00:39:44,232 He's very good. 502 00:39:44,319 --> 00:39:46,753 It's a waste for him to be partnering Jody. 503 00:39:46,839 --> 00:39:48,431 It's fine. So anyway... 504 00:39:48,519 --> 00:39:51,829 ...the thorn really hurts. - I'm talking about something important. 505 00:39:51,919 --> 00:39:55,150 - It's not that important. - Not that important? 506 00:39:56,199 --> 00:39:59,509 Having a bad pas de deux partner is like having a bad tennis partner. 507 00:39:59,599 --> 00:40:02,067 I wouldn't know. I've never played tennis. 508 00:40:04,719 --> 00:40:07,279 What's wrong with you? Did you just start your period? 509 00:40:07,359 --> 00:40:09,031 No. God. 510 00:40:09,480 --> 00:40:11,516 Well, you're acting strangely. 511 00:40:11,800 --> 00:40:13,313 I'm trying to tell a joke. 512 00:40:13,400 --> 00:40:16,392 I'm trying to have an important conversation about your future. 513 00:40:16,600 --> 00:40:18,830 Charlie brings out the best in his partner. 514 00:40:18,920 --> 00:40:22,959 That'll make a difference when it comes to cast the student workshop. 515 00:40:23,200 --> 00:40:25,668 I won't have a hard time getting a good part, Mom. 516 00:40:25,760 --> 00:40:28,194 You can't afford to be cavalier, Maureen. 517 00:40:28,280 --> 00:40:31,955 Your entire career hangs on what you get to dance in the workshop. 518 00:40:33,440 --> 00:40:35,032 I know all this. 519 00:40:36,760 --> 00:40:39,672 Please don't turn into a sullen teenager on me now. 520 00:40:39,800 --> 00:40:41,597 You've come this far. 521 00:40:42,160 --> 00:40:44,037 I thought we were home free. 522 00:40:45,400 --> 00:40:46,674 Anyway... 523 00:40:47,160 --> 00:40:51,073 ...I have a meeting with Jonathan today. I'll mention the idea of you and Charlie. 524 00:40:51,960 --> 00:40:56,476 What happens is the elephant goes, "Ow" and the mouse goes, "Take it all, bitch! " 525 00:41:03,440 --> 00:41:05,078 You're threatened by me. 526 00:41:08,480 --> 00:41:10,198 I'm threatened by no one. 527 00:41:10,600 --> 00:41:13,672 Yeah, you are. You're afraid of opening the Times... 528 00:41:13,760 --> 00:41:17,753 ...and reading that at last, someone is making interesting dances for ABC. 529 00:41:17,960 --> 00:41:19,518 I'm not an idiot. 530 00:41:19,920 --> 00:41:23,595 If you prove to be a great choreographer, I'll be begging you to make dances. 531 00:41:23,680 --> 00:41:25,955 But for now, I can only choreograph workshop. 532 00:41:26,040 --> 00:41:27,519 That's my decision. 533 00:41:28,400 --> 00:41:31,597 You're still hanging onto all that personal shit. 534 00:41:32,720 --> 00:41:34,870 I don't need to hang onto anything. 535 00:41:36,240 --> 00:41:37,593 I got the girl. 536 00:41:45,280 --> 00:41:47,430 Hi. Do you have a 5:30 class? 537 00:41:47,520 --> 00:41:49,829 - What kind would you like? - Anything but ballet. 538 00:42:20,360 --> 00:42:21,873 All right, everybody! 539 00:42:22,360 --> 00:42:23,759 Let's do it! 540 00:42:31,320 --> 00:42:32,673 Spread out! 541 00:42:33,520 --> 00:42:35,875 Let's start with the usual warm-up. 542 00:42:36,761 --> 00:42:38,911 And, five, six, seven, eight! 543 00:42:39,001 --> 00:42:40,832 Head down. And back. 544 00:42:43,641 --> 00:42:45,836 Right, center, left, center. 545 00:42:47,601 --> 00:42:49,034 Right shoulder. 546 00:42:51,961 --> 00:42:53,474 Left shoulder. 547 00:42:56,601 --> 00:42:59,035 You made it! All right. 548 00:43:01,721 --> 00:43:03,120 Alternate. 549 00:43:04,961 --> 00:43:06,235 And second! 550 00:43:08,121 --> 00:43:09,554 That's it. Roll it. 551 00:43:10,521 --> 00:43:12,557 Roll those hips. 552 00:43:13,281 --> 00:43:14,953 Come on. Mix it. 553 00:43:20,601 --> 00:43:22,910 Get ready to get down and contract. 554 00:43:23,201 --> 00:43:24,953 Down and... 555 00:43:25,081 --> 00:43:27,549 ...contract. And down. 556 00:43:29,001 --> 00:43:30,275 And get it up. 557 00:43:30,361 --> 00:43:32,352 Lots of action over here! 558 00:43:40,241 --> 00:43:41,799 Push it out. 559 00:43:41,921 --> 00:43:43,320 Come on, hold it. 560 00:43:43,481 --> 00:43:47,872 All right. Stretch out. Up! Kick it up! And up! 561 00:43:52,201 --> 00:43:53,395 Okay. Other side. 562 00:43:53,481 --> 00:43:54,516 Up! 563 00:43:55,081 --> 00:43:57,515 And up. You've got it. 564 00:43:58,041 --> 00:43:59,360 All right. 565 00:44:00,881 --> 00:44:04,237 All right. You're going to get up. And I want you to bow. 566 00:44:04,681 --> 00:44:06,080 And stretch. 567 00:44:13,761 --> 00:44:17,993 I want to take it from the top. Full out. Just forget about the steps. 568 00:44:18,081 --> 00:44:20,311 Just dance the shit out of it. 569 00:44:27,041 --> 00:44:30,351 And one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight. 570 00:44:35,401 --> 00:44:38,632 Five, six, seven, eight. One, two, three, four. 571 00:44:42,881 --> 00:44:44,314 Hit it, boys. 572 00:45:36,762 --> 00:45:39,799 Yeah. All right. That was great! 573 00:45:40,042 --> 00:45:42,351 All right, girls. Come on. 574 00:46:42,082 --> 00:46:43,071 Go! 575 00:46:47,762 --> 00:46:49,400 Yes! Go for it. 576 00:46:52,362 --> 00:46:53,715 Go for it! 577 00:46:58,202 --> 00:46:59,271 All right! 578 00:46:59,562 --> 00:47:01,712 Get you, Mr. Choreographer. 579 00:47:02,162 --> 00:47:03,641 It's only for a workshop. 580 00:47:03,722 --> 00:47:07,874 Just make sure you take chances, because you suck when you play it safe. 581 00:47:08,042 --> 00:47:10,317 Thanks. That's sweet. Really. 582 00:47:10,442 --> 00:47:12,478 - Thank you. - You're welcome. 583 00:47:14,322 --> 00:47:15,721 Great class. 584 00:47:17,842 --> 00:47:18,877 Thanks. See you. 585 00:47:19,922 --> 00:47:21,321 Jody Sawyer. 586 00:47:21,842 --> 00:47:24,402 See? Told you I'd remember your name. 587 00:47:24,762 --> 00:47:26,514 What are you doing way down here? 588 00:47:26,602 --> 00:47:30,231 I know I'm not supposed to take class at other places. 589 00:47:31,323 --> 00:47:33,632 Like I care. You looked great up there. 590 00:47:33,723 --> 00:47:34,792 Thanks. 591 00:47:36,003 --> 00:47:39,996 It's just that class. How come I can't dance like that in my ABA classes? 592 00:47:40,323 --> 00:47:43,121 Because ABA has a great big stick up its ass? 593 00:47:43,763 --> 00:47:45,674 - Have you had dinner yet? - Yeah. 594 00:47:46,523 --> 00:47:47,751 Dessert? 595 00:47:49,563 --> 00:47:51,758 - Hop on. We'll go for a ride. - Okay. 596 00:48:15,683 --> 00:48:17,799 I could've sworn I had some cookies. 597 00:48:17,883 --> 00:48:22,001 It's okay. I'm in enough trouble with my body as it is. 598 00:48:22,763 --> 00:48:24,799 Where are you getting that from? Jonathan? 599 00:48:24,883 --> 00:48:28,876 Yeah. Plus, my feet suck. I'm poorly trained. 600 00:48:29,243 --> 00:48:32,155 And I can never be a dancer, ever. 601 00:48:33,403 --> 00:48:35,121 Jonathan's a moron. 602 00:48:36,403 --> 00:48:38,792 I couldn't take my eyes off you tonight. 603 00:48:41,243 --> 00:48:42,835 Best I could do. 604 00:48:44,603 --> 00:48:45,797 Cheers. 605 00:48:52,523 --> 00:48:54,036 I meant it, you know. 606 00:48:54,643 --> 00:48:57,601 I noticed your dancing before I recognized your face. 607 00:49:00,243 --> 00:49:02,916 I have to admit I recognized your face first. 608 00:50:20,004 --> 00:50:21,562 You want anything? 609 00:50:21,764 --> 00:50:23,994 - Water? Some more wine? - No. 610 00:50:25,564 --> 00:50:27,680 I can keep looking for those cookies. 611 00:50:27,764 --> 00:50:29,117 I'm fine. 612 00:50:39,404 --> 00:50:41,042 Cooper, it's Jonathan. 613 00:50:41,164 --> 00:50:44,156 We'll be at girl's class at 10:00 a.m. Monday morning... 614 00:50:44,244 --> 00:50:46,235 ... to finalize workshop casting. 615 00:50:46,484 --> 00:50:47,599 Be there. 616 00:50:49,644 --> 00:50:52,681 Chassé, relevé. Chassé, tendu. 617 00:50:53,084 --> 00:50:54,199 Plié. 618 00:50:55,844 --> 00:51:00,395 Anna, I asked for a double pirouette there. Not a triple. Again, please. 619 00:51:01,164 --> 00:51:03,519 Faster spotting, ladies. Steven. 620 00:51:07,084 --> 00:51:09,723 It's a chassé, not a tombé, Pasquale. 621 00:51:16,684 --> 00:51:18,800 I want a clean double. 622 00:51:19,084 --> 00:51:23,839 Sorry. I thought there was room for three. Wouldn't it be better if we all did a triple? 623 00:51:26,324 --> 00:51:28,997 A double. End of discussion. 624 00:51:30,244 --> 00:51:31,677 You want to use her? 625 00:51:33,804 --> 00:51:36,238 That's much better, Nicole. Yes. 626 00:51:40,084 --> 00:51:42,154 Really give it size, ladies. 627 00:51:42,364 --> 00:51:44,514 Don't flap the wrists, Emily. 628 00:51:48,244 --> 00:51:50,200 Beautiful, Aesha. 629 00:51:53,444 --> 00:51:55,275 All right, ladies. Maureen. 630 00:51:55,364 --> 00:51:57,195 Good jumps, good elevation. 631 00:51:57,404 --> 00:52:00,476 But you'll really fly more if it's from the heart. 632 00:52:02,604 --> 00:52:06,563 Who cares what she thinks anyway? Juliette Simone, please. 633 00:52:06,644 --> 00:52:10,842 It's Julie Simon, she's from Perth Amboy and her father managed a Wal-Mart. 634 00:52:10,924 --> 00:52:14,360 Just don't let it get to you. It doesn't mean a thing. 635 00:52:15,164 --> 00:52:18,634 Just in case you guys were wondering, casting's going up at 1:00 p.m. 636 00:52:43,805 --> 00:52:48,276 Daddy? I got the lead in Italian Symphony. That's Gelsey Kirkland's old part. 637 00:52:48,525 --> 00:52:51,961 Maureen's the lead in Jonathan's ballet, but that has way more people. 638 00:52:52,045 --> 00:52:54,479 Well deserved, sweetie. Aren't you pleased? 639 00:52:56,925 --> 00:52:59,723 Miss Thing, you're doing a piece with the two of us. 640 00:52:59,805 --> 00:53:01,796 - A totally new ballet. - A world premiere. 641 00:53:01,885 --> 00:53:03,716 - Made on us. - Who's choreographing? 642 00:53:04,685 --> 00:53:07,483 We can always find some more rehearsal time later. 643 00:53:09,125 --> 00:53:10,114 Hi. 644 00:53:10,565 --> 00:53:12,157 This is for you. 645 00:53:12,925 --> 00:53:13,801 Thanks. 646 00:53:13,885 --> 00:53:17,958 I just want you to know how much it means to me to be in your ballet. 647 00:53:18,365 --> 00:53:20,003 I won't let you down. 648 00:53:20,325 --> 00:53:23,397 Well, you were the best for the part. Simple as that. 649 00:53:25,285 --> 00:53:27,321 It's some dessert. So... 650 00:53:31,325 --> 00:53:33,714 ...you'll have some on-hand next time. 651 00:53:37,005 --> 00:53:38,074 Bye. 652 00:53:43,565 --> 00:53:44,520 What? 653 00:53:44,605 --> 00:53:46,163 I didn't say anything. 654 00:53:46,285 --> 00:53:47,274 Take these. 655 00:53:47,365 --> 00:53:51,199 Nonsense. You heard her. They're for next time. 656 00:53:57,685 --> 00:53:59,198 Congratulations. 657 00:53:59,285 --> 00:54:00,877 Cooper's ballet. 658 00:54:01,085 --> 00:54:02,996 Yeah. Kind of amazing. 659 00:54:03,805 --> 00:54:05,397 It should be good. 660 00:54:05,885 --> 00:54:07,034 I guess. 661 00:54:07,325 --> 00:54:11,113 Jody says he has theories about making ballet for the people. 662 00:54:11,205 --> 00:54:13,958 I do ballet because it has nothing to do with the people. 663 00:54:14,045 --> 00:54:16,843 Give me tiaras and boys in tights any day. 664 00:54:22,405 --> 00:54:25,124 I hear you're in the corps in Jonathan's ballet. 665 00:54:25,485 --> 00:54:26,474 Yes. 666 00:54:26,845 --> 00:54:29,678 Just goes to show, don't piss off the boss. 667 00:54:30,525 --> 00:54:33,085 No one will see me and I'll never get a job. 668 00:54:36,005 --> 00:54:37,324 I'm sorry. 669 00:54:38,365 --> 00:54:40,481 Big deal. I don't care. 670 00:54:41,125 --> 00:54:42,001 Yeah. 671 00:54:42,325 --> 00:54:43,724 I know. 672 00:54:58,206 --> 00:55:00,003 It sucks, doesn't it? 673 00:55:00,806 --> 00:55:01,921 What? 674 00:55:02,766 --> 00:55:04,119 Not caring. 675 00:55:06,046 --> 00:55:07,525 Kind of, yeah. 676 00:55:13,646 --> 00:55:17,525 Five, six, seven, eight. 677 00:55:19,926 --> 00:55:21,678 All eyes are on you. 678 00:55:22,606 --> 00:55:24,836 Your eyes are only on Maureen. 679 00:55:25,406 --> 00:55:27,124 Present your chest. 680 00:55:28,326 --> 00:55:29,839 Walk gallantly. 681 00:55:30,366 --> 00:55:31,515 Breathe. 682 00:55:31,846 --> 00:55:34,838 The man's a fossil. He should be in a museum. 683 00:55:35,006 --> 00:55:37,315 Do you have a question, Miss Rodriguez? 684 00:55:37,486 --> 00:55:39,442 Yeah. What is it about? 685 00:55:40,006 --> 00:55:42,156 The music. 686 00:55:43,006 --> 00:55:46,681 It's an expression of harmony that isn't of this world. 687 00:55:48,766 --> 00:55:51,155 Sergei, chest up. 688 00:55:53,446 --> 00:55:55,164 That's it. 689 00:55:55,286 --> 00:55:56,605 Soft hand. 690 00:55:57,406 --> 00:55:59,317 Soft hand, Maureen. That's it. 691 00:56:01,686 --> 00:56:04,883 I want this as real as it can be. It's a triangle. 692 00:56:04,966 --> 00:56:07,799 She's a ballerina, and she's in love with you, Erik. 693 00:56:07,886 --> 00:56:11,515 And Charlie's the other guy. He's the director of a ballet company. 694 00:56:11,646 --> 00:56:14,797 Okay. Let's fool around with the steps. See what we got. 695 00:56:22,166 --> 00:56:24,760 Okay. Step, touch, step, touch. 696 00:56:24,846 --> 00:56:26,677 Pas de bourrée. Double pirouette. 697 00:56:26,766 --> 00:56:28,996 All right, you keep doing that. You watch this. 698 00:56:29,086 --> 00:56:31,441 Do the double pirouette, down to the knee... 699 00:56:31,526 --> 00:56:33,801 ...then give me your left arm. 700 00:56:33,966 --> 00:56:39,916 I'll slide you over here. And then, lift you up like this. 701 00:56:42,486 --> 00:56:43,635 That'll work. 702 00:56:46,726 --> 00:56:49,001 Eva! 703 00:56:55,886 --> 00:56:58,241 You don't like him very much, do you? 704 00:57:00,206 --> 00:57:01,844 I don't blame you. 705 00:57:03,566 --> 00:57:05,158 He's impossible. 706 00:57:06,646 --> 00:57:09,922 Headstrong, egotistical, unforgiving. 707 00:57:11,446 --> 00:57:13,243 Arrogant as all hell. 708 00:57:15,926 --> 00:57:19,761 You'll be hard-pressed to find any choreographer or company director... 709 00:57:19,927 --> 00:57:21,565 ...who isn't like that. 710 00:57:22,727 --> 00:57:24,638 The unwise dancers blame them. 711 00:57:26,327 --> 00:57:28,397 "He didn't like me." "She was unfair." 712 00:57:28,487 --> 00:57:30,523 "I should've had that part." 713 00:57:31,487 --> 00:57:34,001 The smart ones know where to look... 714 00:57:34,527 --> 00:57:36,199 ...when things get rough. 715 00:57:36,727 --> 00:57:38,240 It isn't there. 716 00:57:44,087 --> 00:57:45,236 It's here. 717 00:57:47,367 --> 00:57:49,562 No matter what happened in class... 718 00:57:50,047 --> 00:57:53,164 ...in performance, last week, five minutes ago... 719 00:57:54,447 --> 00:57:56,483 ...if you come back here... 720 00:57:57,567 --> 00:57:59,000 ...you'll be home. 721 00:58:04,327 --> 00:58:06,079 So how was your rehearsal? 722 00:58:06,167 --> 00:58:08,078 It was all right. You know. 723 00:58:08,247 --> 00:58:11,364 - And the king of ballet? - Jonathan's fine. 724 00:58:11,767 --> 00:58:15,157 But Juliette Simone, what a nosy bitch! 725 00:58:15,287 --> 00:58:17,926 She thinks she knows everything about everyone. 726 00:58:19,367 --> 00:58:21,198 And where are you guys going? 727 00:58:21,287 --> 00:58:24,245 It's Erik's birthday, so we're going to take him out. 728 00:58:25,087 --> 00:58:26,600 Well, have fun. 729 00:58:28,247 --> 00:58:29,805 Do you want to come? 730 00:58:30,647 --> 00:58:33,320 Jim was going to swing by. Can he come, too? 731 00:58:33,407 --> 00:58:36,126 Sure. Bring your mom as well. Okay? 732 00:59:20,087 --> 00:59:22,555 I got a little something here for you. 733 00:59:23,167 --> 00:59:25,806 What? What is this? 734 00:59:26,887 --> 00:59:30,766 You shouldn't be eating doughnuts. They're bad for you. 735 00:59:31,407 --> 00:59:35,161 Okay. I don't want to miss this shot. Come on. Erik, in front. 736 00:59:44,887 --> 00:59:46,640 You never stop, do you? 737 00:59:46,888 --> 00:59:48,480 They still hate my body. 738 00:59:48,568 --> 00:59:51,719 You're way too hard on yourself. You looked great in rehearsal. 739 00:59:51,808 --> 00:59:55,198 - That ballet is so not ABC. - You don't like it? 740 00:59:55,368 --> 00:59:59,077 Who cares what I like? The workshop's about what Jonathan likes. 741 00:59:59,328 --> 01:00:02,559 Is getting into the company really all that matters to you? 742 01:00:03,208 --> 01:00:06,359 It's so different for you. They love you. 743 01:00:06,448 --> 01:00:09,679 They practically printed your name in the programs already. 744 01:00:10,008 --> 01:00:12,568 You need to take some time away from all this. 745 01:00:12,888 --> 01:00:15,118 That is the last thing that I need. 746 01:00:15,408 --> 01:00:17,364 We could go out sometime. 747 01:00:20,688 --> 01:00:21,916 Like a date? 748 01:00:22,168 --> 01:00:23,886 Yeah. Like a date. 749 01:00:25,448 --> 01:00:29,043 That's really sweet, but I'm kind of seeing someone. 750 01:00:29,728 --> 01:00:31,446 Sorry. I didn't realize. 751 01:00:31,528 --> 01:00:35,043 No. It's just that it's new and I don't want to make a big thing of it. 752 01:00:35,128 --> 01:00:37,722 Sure, yeah. No big thing. 753 01:00:42,648 --> 01:00:47,563 You haven't seen my girlfriend, have you? Tall, thin, legs for days? 754 01:00:48,048 --> 01:00:50,278 Yeah. I pushed her overboard. 755 01:01:05,408 --> 01:01:06,602 You okay? 756 01:01:07,248 --> 01:01:09,318 Fine. Just motion sickness. 757 01:01:09,408 --> 01:01:11,444 - You want some water? - No, it passed. 758 01:01:11,528 --> 01:01:13,519 - Sure? - Yeah. 759 01:01:14,528 --> 01:01:15,802 No, Erik! 760 01:01:17,328 --> 01:01:18,841 This is about sex. 761 01:01:19,568 --> 01:01:22,321 I want you to feel it. Let me show you. 762 01:01:29,128 --> 01:01:33,201 See where I am? I'm right up against her. My hips are right up against her. 763 01:01:33,328 --> 01:01:36,001 - You got it? - Yeah. I got it. 764 01:01:37,728 --> 01:01:41,084 What do you think about this for the end of the pas de trois? 765 01:01:46,528 --> 01:01:47,802 Can I see that? 766 01:01:48,608 --> 01:01:49,643 Sure. 767 01:01:57,168 --> 01:01:58,726 I changed it a little. 768 01:02:00,808 --> 01:02:02,287 It could work. 769 01:02:09,168 --> 01:02:10,647 That could work, too. 770 01:02:15,849 --> 01:02:17,328 How about like that? 771 01:02:18,249 --> 01:02:20,080 Why don't you just try this? 772 01:02:28,689 --> 01:02:30,122 I could work on it. 773 01:02:31,009 --> 01:02:32,283 You do that. 774 01:02:33,329 --> 01:02:34,205 Moving on. 775 01:02:34,289 --> 01:02:37,122 Girls! Arms over the top before going into the arabesque. 776 01:02:37,209 --> 01:02:39,803 Boys, you've got to watch each other in the lift. 777 01:02:39,889 --> 01:02:43,199 Emily, you're out of line. Look at the diagonal. Look at it. 778 01:02:43,289 --> 01:02:45,280 Maureen, wake up. Where's your focus? 779 01:02:45,369 --> 01:02:47,644 You'll be onstage in less than a month. 780 01:02:47,729 --> 01:02:52,405 Why would 3,000 people watch you raise your arm if it's not beautiful? 781 01:03:50,729 --> 01:03:53,846 - What are you doing here? - I wanted to surprise you. 782 01:03:56,329 --> 01:03:58,365 You looked amazing out there. 783 01:03:58,649 --> 01:04:00,844 - Thanks. - Your pirouettes were amazing. 784 01:04:05,729 --> 01:04:07,720 Amazing and tiring. 785 01:04:33,249 --> 01:04:34,887 Friend of Cooper's? 786 01:04:35,209 --> 01:04:36,528 Kind of. 787 01:05:30,970 --> 01:05:33,325 You are in big trouble. 788 01:05:33,890 --> 01:05:35,528 She's in my ballet. 789 01:05:35,810 --> 01:05:37,004 Please. 790 01:05:37,690 --> 01:05:41,126 She's a heartbeat away from tattooing your name on her ass. 791 01:05:45,770 --> 01:05:47,442 - Want to go to my place? - Sure. 792 01:05:47,530 --> 01:05:48,599 All right. 793 01:05:49,890 --> 01:05:51,608 - See you. - See you tomorrow. 794 01:05:52,010 --> 01:05:53,329 Where are we going? 795 01:05:53,410 --> 01:05:54,399 Night. 796 01:05:54,770 --> 01:05:56,089 Lexington? 797 01:05:57,970 --> 01:05:59,323 Good night. 798 01:06:06,250 --> 01:06:08,161 - Excuse me. - Goodness. 799 01:06:08,250 --> 01:06:10,047 No, my fault entirely. 800 01:06:10,250 --> 01:06:13,481 It's good I didn't step on one of your feet, you could sue me. 801 01:06:13,570 --> 01:06:16,562 Don't worry. They're not as valuable as they used to be. 802 01:06:16,650 --> 01:06:18,641 How's Jonathan's ballet coming along? 803 01:06:18,730 --> 01:06:21,608 - It's going to be beautiful. Really lovely. - Good. 804 01:06:22,770 --> 01:06:25,682 - Is Maureen feeling better? - Better than what? 805 01:06:26,010 --> 01:06:29,320 She said she felt like she was coming down with something. A bug. 806 01:06:29,410 --> 01:06:31,366 Right. That bug. 807 01:06:33,290 --> 01:06:36,202 What brings you here to our humble part of the city? 808 01:06:36,970 --> 01:06:39,484 Cooper invited me to watch his rehearsal. 809 01:06:39,770 --> 01:06:42,238 He did? How nice you two have kept in touch. 810 01:06:42,330 --> 01:06:43,683 Just a bit. 811 01:06:43,810 --> 01:06:48,565 - He's being nice to a tired old lady. - Nonsense. 812 01:06:50,370 --> 01:06:51,519 Have fun. 813 01:06:52,370 --> 01:06:55,123 Okay, guys. Let's take it from the bridge. 814 01:07:04,450 --> 01:07:05,644 Is that clear? 815 01:07:06,170 --> 01:07:07,763 Jody, you're here. 816 01:07:09,971 --> 01:07:11,723 Yesterday I was stage left. 817 01:07:13,331 --> 01:07:15,003 Today you're stage right. 818 01:07:15,931 --> 01:07:18,047 What am I going to be tomorrow? 819 01:07:18,411 --> 01:07:19,560 Excuse me? 820 01:07:20,291 --> 01:07:23,522 You keep changing your mind. It's hard to keep track. 821 01:07:24,211 --> 01:07:25,564 It's not that complicated. 822 01:07:25,651 --> 01:07:27,881 I want what I say I want, when I say I want it. 823 01:07:27,971 --> 01:07:32,283 - You got a problem with that? - Yeah. Maybe I do. 824 01:07:33,611 --> 01:07:35,363 What about what I want? 825 01:07:39,131 --> 01:07:42,009 I don't give a shit what you want! You're a dancer. Period. 826 01:07:42,091 --> 01:07:45,879 You do what I want and if you're not, then why are you here? 827 01:07:54,731 --> 01:07:57,165 I'm afraid that's how ballets get made. 828 01:07:57,251 --> 01:07:59,845 It's all very dramatic. 829 01:08:07,411 --> 01:08:10,084 Don't look at me. I'm too embarrassed. 830 01:08:10,331 --> 01:08:13,960 You were saying how you felt. What's embarrassing about that? 831 01:08:14,411 --> 01:08:17,767 How a dancer feels doesn't matter to a choreographer. 832 01:08:19,171 --> 01:08:22,243 No, but how a woman feels... 833 01:08:22,531 --> 01:08:24,965 ...should matter to the guy she's seeing. 834 01:08:29,411 --> 01:08:32,483 Do you think I'm an idiot for getting involved with him? 835 01:08:32,851 --> 01:08:33,886 No. 836 01:08:34,131 --> 01:08:36,850 I think he's an idiot for not treating you well. 837 01:08:38,691 --> 01:08:40,443 Come on. Let's go back. 838 01:08:40,811 --> 01:08:43,120 - I can't. - Sure you can. 839 01:08:43,691 --> 01:08:45,761 No. I'm all splotchy. 840 01:08:46,811 --> 01:08:48,130 I feel... 841 01:08:48,291 --> 01:08:49,610 So use it. 842 01:08:50,971 --> 01:08:51,847 What? 843 01:08:52,171 --> 01:08:54,526 Whatever you feel. Just dance it. 844 01:08:57,091 --> 01:08:59,047 And you're not splotchy. 845 01:09:13,011 --> 01:09:14,330 I'm sorry. 846 01:09:16,171 --> 01:09:17,286 I'm ready. 847 01:09:19,771 --> 01:09:22,080 All right. Let's take it from the top. 848 01:10:10,572 --> 01:10:12,210 Good morning, Mrs. Cummings. 849 01:10:12,292 --> 01:10:15,329 Good morning, Emily. Maureen, can I see you for a moment? 850 01:10:15,412 --> 01:10:17,880 - I've got class. - This won't take long. 851 01:10:26,732 --> 01:10:28,927 Juliette says you've been off lately. 852 01:10:29,012 --> 01:10:32,891 - You talked to Juliette about me? - She sought me out. She talked to me. 853 01:10:34,612 --> 01:10:36,204 - She did? - Yes, she did. 854 01:10:36,292 --> 01:10:39,807 She asked if you're doing better, which means you were doing poorly. 855 01:10:39,892 --> 01:10:43,726 A bug. For God's sakes, it's not even a good lie. 856 01:10:47,572 --> 01:10:49,563 I know what's going on, Maureen. 857 01:10:49,652 --> 01:10:53,088 You should ask yourself, what's this boy doing to your dancing? 858 01:10:56,572 --> 01:10:59,291 And the ladies have to make fifth before the show starts. 859 01:10:59,372 --> 01:11:00,771 Stop! Stop! 860 01:11:06,852 --> 01:11:08,604 You make it look like work. 861 01:11:08,972 --> 01:11:11,930 I need to see the movement, not the effort behind it. 862 01:11:13,252 --> 01:11:16,483 Thank you. We're out of time. We'll pick this up tomorrow. 863 01:11:21,612 --> 01:11:23,728 Can I see you in my office, please? 864 01:11:28,332 --> 01:11:29,890 What happened? 865 01:11:31,372 --> 01:11:32,885 I'm going home. 866 01:11:33,692 --> 01:11:35,410 What did he say to you? 867 01:11:37,212 --> 01:11:39,601 He told me I couldn't be in the workshop. 868 01:11:40,172 --> 01:11:44,006 He said I don't enough take pride in my body. He thinks I'm too fat. 869 01:11:44,092 --> 01:11:47,562 I could kill that man. You're not fat! You're beautiful. 870 01:11:48,172 --> 01:11:50,208 So you're leaving for good? 871 01:11:50,332 --> 01:11:52,607 Yeah. My mom thinks it's best. 872 01:11:53,052 --> 01:11:56,931 Dancing used to make her happy and it doesn't anymore, so that's enough. 873 01:11:57,372 --> 01:12:01,684 Promise me you won't let anyone make you feel bad about yourself, okay? 874 01:12:02,893 --> 01:12:05,407 You're perfect the way God made you. 875 01:12:07,173 --> 01:12:08,811 We have to go, sweetie. 876 01:12:34,813 --> 01:12:36,007 Look. 877 01:12:38,093 --> 01:12:40,687 I know I'm not a doctor yet or anything... 878 01:12:41,093 --> 01:12:43,323 ...but what you're doing is bad for you. 879 01:12:43,413 --> 01:12:45,927 - I wasn't feeling well. - Please. 880 01:12:47,613 --> 01:12:48,966 What do you know? 881 01:12:50,013 --> 01:12:52,573 I know that no goal is worth making yourself sick. 882 01:12:52,653 --> 01:12:56,009 Yeah? Maybe my goal is a little more demanding than yours. 883 01:12:56,293 --> 01:13:00,923 Medicine is plenty demanding, but I am not going to hurt myself for it! 884 01:13:01,013 --> 01:13:02,412 I'm not hurting. 885 01:13:02,733 --> 01:13:06,203 I'm making decisions, sacrifices for what I want. 886 01:13:06,333 --> 01:13:08,483 Like you know what you want! 887 01:13:08,573 --> 01:13:10,086 What's that supposed to mean? 888 01:13:10,173 --> 01:13:13,688 You know what? Call me crazy, but I find it hard to believe... 889 01:13:13,773 --> 01:13:17,561 ...that a girl who is throwing up everything she eats... 890 01:13:17,653 --> 01:13:20,804 ...is all that in tune with her wants and needs. 891 01:13:21,213 --> 01:13:25,411 You know what? I don't need this. Not from you. God. 892 01:13:26,093 --> 01:13:29,085 I'm sorry. Please don't run out in the middle of the night. 893 01:13:29,173 --> 01:13:30,401 Just back off! 894 01:13:30,493 --> 01:13:31,926 Listen to me. 895 01:13:32,893 --> 01:13:34,884 Wait. Look. I don't... 896 01:13:36,493 --> 01:13:38,609 I don't want to drive you away. 897 01:13:38,893 --> 01:13:42,647 - I just want to help you. - I don't need any help. I'm fine. 898 01:13:43,133 --> 01:13:46,682 I am the best goddamn dancer in the American Ballet Academy. 899 01:13:47,093 --> 01:13:49,323 Who the hell are you? Nobody. 900 01:14:31,334 --> 01:14:33,290 If you let go of your center... 901 01:14:33,774 --> 01:14:36,004 ...it will just happen, naturally. 902 01:14:48,214 --> 01:14:49,886 Now release the neck. 903 01:14:54,814 --> 01:14:56,008 Lovely. 904 01:14:57,534 --> 01:14:59,411 Do you want to show me again? 905 01:15:02,214 --> 01:15:03,727 You wouldn't mind? 906 01:15:04,334 --> 01:15:05,767 Not in the least. 907 01:15:06,494 --> 01:15:09,486 All right, boys and girls, let's go to the opening diagonals. 908 01:15:10,374 --> 01:15:13,923 Hearing the orchestra for the first time doesn't mean you can stop counting. 909 01:15:14,014 --> 01:15:17,324 You're all off the music. You must remember your counts. 910 01:15:17,654 --> 01:15:19,007 Keep going. 911 01:15:20,894 --> 01:15:23,567 - Are you sure it's in here? - That's what Sergei said. 912 01:15:23,654 --> 01:15:25,451 I want to see straight diagonals... 913 01:15:25,534 --> 01:15:27,525 Oh, my God! 914 01:15:28,174 --> 01:15:32,087 "Dancing a new work choreographed by Cooper Nielson are Jody Sawyer... 915 01:15:32,174 --> 01:15:35,132 - ''...Charles Sims and Erik O. Jones." - Erik, check this out. 916 01:15:35,214 --> 01:15:38,331 Please. This is a rehearsal, not a social hour! 917 01:15:42,374 --> 01:15:45,889 - I've never been in the paper before. - I know. Me neither. 918 01:15:46,054 --> 01:15:47,965 It's kind of cool. 919 01:15:49,254 --> 01:15:50,892 Are you guys warmed up? 920 01:15:51,734 --> 01:15:52,928 Of course. 921 01:15:54,054 --> 01:15:56,614 Five, six, seven, eight. One... 922 01:15:56,694 --> 01:15:59,447 We don't invite press to workshop. You know that. 923 01:15:59,694 --> 01:16:01,013 I didn't invite anyone. 924 01:16:01,094 --> 01:16:05,531 Nancy says every paper has called, and all they ask about is your ballet. 925 01:16:06,094 --> 01:16:09,052 If there's interest, that's great, but other than that... 926 01:16:09,134 --> 01:16:10,169 Bullshit. 927 01:16:10,294 --> 01:16:11,522 One more time. 928 01:16:11,614 --> 01:16:15,448 What are you up to? Phoning press, kissing Joan Miller's ass. 929 01:16:15,894 --> 01:16:19,489 She's shown no interest in the company since spending time with you. 930 01:16:20,654 --> 01:16:23,805 What do you know? I guess I got the girl this time. 931 01:16:25,414 --> 01:16:26,403 Shit. 932 01:16:28,894 --> 01:16:30,407 You all right? 933 01:16:34,774 --> 01:16:36,048 Where is it? 934 01:16:36,614 --> 01:16:38,332 Man, I'm so sorry. 935 01:16:38,614 --> 01:16:41,174 You'd better start rehearsing the understudy. 936 01:16:41,694 --> 01:16:44,572 It's Andre. He's not good enough. I can't use him. 937 01:16:44,654 --> 01:16:47,373 You have to use him. Erik can't dance. 938 01:16:49,334 --> 01:16:50,733 I'm going to do it. 939 01:16:51,654 --> 01:16:53,690 You can't do that, Cooper. 940 01:16:54,534 --> 01:16:56,332 The workshop's for students. 941 01:16:56,415 --> 01:17:00,567 If you want your students to dance my ballet, they'll dance with me. 942 01:17:00,895 --> 01:17:02,647 Otherwise, I'm pulling it. 943 01:17:09,815 --> 01:17:10,964 You okay? 944 01:17:13,095 --> 01:17:14,892 Erik got injured today. 945 01:17:15,375 --> 01:17:18,970 And you know the first thing I thought when I saw him go down? 946 01:17:19,295 --> 01:17:20,250 What? 947 01:17:20,815 --> 01:17:22,487 I wished that was me. 948 01:17:23,255 --> 01:17:27,328 That made me think, because that's not a normal reaction. 949 01:17:28,935 --> 01:17:33,087 How much of what you liked about me was because I was a ballet dancer... 950 01:17:33,575 --> 01:17:35,805 ...and how much because I was me? 951 01:17:41,975 --> 01:17:42,885 I can't do it. 952 01:17:42,975 --> 01:17:46,012 - I can't dance with him. - Why? Because he dumped you? 953 01:17:46,095 --> 01:17:49,212 No. Because he's the best dancer in the world. 954 01:17:51,615 --> 01:17:54,652 You'll be fine. Just get some sleep. 955 01:17:54,735 --> 01:17:58,967 With Erik, I had a chance to show Jonathan how wrong he is about me. 956 01:17:59,095 --> 01:18:02,531 Now, because of Cooper, I'm going to look like a total amateur. 957 01:18:03,575 --> 01:18:05,406 Where were you? Rehearsing? 958 01:18:05,975 --> 01:18:06,805 How's Erik? 959 01:18:06,895 --> 01:18:09,329 He can't dance tomorrow. How would you be? 960 01:18:09,535 --> 01:18:10,888 - Relieved. - What? 961 01:18:11,215 --> 01:18:15,288 They think the sun shines out of your ass, so you'd still make the company. 962 01:18:16,735 --> 01:18:17,929 Just my luck. 963 01:18:18,015 --> 01:18:19,846 I would kill for your luck. 964 01:18:20,695 --> 01:18:24,165 All I've ever wanted was to be in the American Ballet Company. 965 01:18:24,535 --> 01:18:26,730 There are three places going tomorrow. 966 01:18:26,815 --> 01:18:31,286 If you both chill out and get some sleep, you could get two of them. 967 01:18:32,255 --> 01:18:34,007 You're welcome to my place. 968 01:18:34,175 --> 01:18:38,646 Me? No. I screwed up any chance I had back in September. 969 01:18:39,455 --> 01:18:42,811 But I started dancing long before this stupid workshop... 970 01:18:43,215 --> 01:18:46,013 ...and I'm going to keep on dancing long after it. 971 01:18:46,535 --> 01:18:49,891 So tomorrow is one more day I get to dance. 972 01:18:50,855 --> 01:18:53,574 Tomorrow's when they decide the rest of my life. 973 01:18:54,175 --> 01:18:56,245 I'm not dancing for them anymore. 974 01:18:57,135 --> 01:18:58,693 I'm dancing for me. 975 01:19:02,215 --> 01:19:04,206 Let's just go to sleep. 976 01:19:13,055 --> 01:19:15,967 Have a wonderful afternoon. Thanks for your support. 977 01:19:17,055 --> 01:19:18,807 Erik, how are you? 978 01:19:18,895 --> 01:19:21,853 It's a sprain. I have to stay off it for six weeks. 979 01:19:21,975 --> 01:19:24,570 Just long enough to ruin my entire career. 980 01:19:25,256 --> 01:19:28,168 Ladies and gentlemen, this is your half-hour call. 981 01:19:28,856 --> 01:19:30,767 - Is Miami here? - Everyone's here. 982 01:19:30,856 --> 01:19:33,165 I'd kill to get an offer from Miami. 983 01:19:36,216 --> 01:19:37,774 I can't wear that. 984 01:19:43,536 --> 01:19:46,130 My God. It's totally packed. Come here. 985 01:19:48,296 --> 01:19:49,775 Can you believe this? 986 01:19:52,056 --> 01:19:54,616 Okay, I'm nervous. Let's go. 987 01:19:57,576 --> 01:19:58,804 Nicole, merde. 988 01:19:59,016 --> 01:20:01,166 - Gillian, Lena. Merde. - Thanks for the work. 989 01:20:01,256 --> 01:20:03,326 - This is what we worked for. - Anna, merde. 990 01:20:03,416 --> 01:20:07,204 - Still only room for three in the company? - Don't even think about it. 991 01:20:08,136 --> 01:20:09,091 All right. 992 01:20:09,176 --> 01:20:11,212 Merde. Thank you, ladies. 993 01:20:24,896 --> 01:20:26,488 Places! 994 01:20:30,536 --> 01:20:32,731 And curtain warmers out. Go. 995 01:20:33,376 --> 01:20:34,809 Warm the curtain. 996 01:20:34,976 --> 01:20:36,807 And curtain. Go. 997 01:20:48,256 --> 01:20:50,406 How you feeling? You ready? 998 01:20:51,536 --> 01:20:52,525 I guess so. 999 01:20:52,616 --> 01:20:56,052 Look, those fouettés at the end? I really need you to be on your leg. 1000 01:20:56,136 --> 01:20:58,775 Because in rehearsals, it hasn't been going well. 1001 01:20:58,856 --> 01:21:02,849 It's the end of the ballet and we need everything together and tight. 1002 01:21:03,696 --> 01:21:04,890 I know. 1003 01:21:07,416 --> 01:21:09,372 Sorry, of course you do. 1004 01:21:11,096 --> 01:21:13,132 I just want everything to be perfect. 1005 01:21:13,216 --> 01:21:15,525 Why don't you let me finish warming up? 1006 01:21:21,136 --> 01:21:22,808 You're going to be great. 1007 01:21:30,616 --> 01:21:32,811 - See you out there? - See you. 1008 01:21:36,736 --> 01:21:38,374 Listen, forget him. 1009 01:21:39,296 --> 01:21:41,412 Just dance it like you feel it. 1010 01:21:41,736 --> 01:21:43,408 Easy as that? 1011 01:21:44,416 --> 01:21:46,054 I've got to warm up. 1012 01:21:50,977 --> 01:21:53,286 They loved you. Thanks. 1013 01:21:54,897 --> 01:21:58,173 - Did you see how on I was tonight? - Yeah, totally on. 1014 01:22:07,137 --> 01:22:09,173 - Okay. Good luck. - Thanks. 1015 01:22:09,457 --> 01:22:11,095 - Good luck. - Thank you. 1016 01:23:00,377 --> 01:23:03,653 What's going on? Does Jonathan know? Where's Maureen? 1017 01:23:08,337 --> 01:23:11,249 What happened to Maureen? 1018 01:23:14,377 --> 01:23:16,447 I thought Maureen had this role. 1019 01:23:25,297 --> 01:23:27,367 It says here, "Maureen Cummings." 1020 01:23:51,977 --> 01:23:53,296 Excuse me. 1021 01:24:04,297 --> 01:24:06,333 - Mom. - What's wrong? 1022 01:24:07,537 --> 01:24:09,209 - Are you sick? - No. 1023 01:24:09,377 --> 01:24:12,687 Then why the hell is that trash out there dancing your part? 1024 01:24:12,857 --> 01:24:15,530 Because I wanted her to. She's not trash. 1025 01:24:15,697 --> 01:24:18,770 I don't know how to respond to this. 1026 01:24:19,378 --> 01:24:20,891 You could ask me why. 1027 01:24:21,098 --> 01:24:23,692 Okay, fine. Why, in God's name? 1028 01:24:24,338 --> 01:24:26,056 I don't want to be a ballet dancer. 1029 01:24:26,138 --> 01:24:27,856 Yes, you do. You always have. 1030 01:24:27,938 --> 01:24:31,931 No, Mom. If this were what I wanted, I wouldn't be as unhappy as I've been. 1031 01:24:32,018 --> 01:24:34,657 I'd have friends. I'd sleep well. 1032 01:24:34,938 --> 01:24:37,054 I wouldn't throw up half the things I eat. 1033 01:24:37,138 --> 01:24:38,890 You watch your weight. So what? 1034 01:24:38,978 --> 01:24:42,015 Don't you hear me? I'm telling you I'm unhappy and sick. 1035 01:24:42,218 --> 01:24:45,051 I can't do this anymore. Don't you care? 1036 01:24:45,298 --> 01:24:49,257 Of course I care. But this is your dream. 1037 01:24:49,578 --> 01:24:52,138 Don't just throw away your dream! 1038 01:24:52,498 --> 01:24:54,011 It's your dream. 1039 01:24:54,298 --> 01:24:57,893 And it matters more to you than anything mattered to me. 1040 01:24:58,298 --> 01:25:01,847 So I did it, but I can't anymore. 1041 01:25:02,258 --> 01:25:06,774 It's not that I don't care about your feelings. I do. 1042 01:25:07,258 --> 01:25:09,647 It's just that... 1043 01:25:10,618 --> 01:25:11,812 ...I know... 1044 01:25:12,418 --> 01:25:16,457 ...what regret feels like and I don't want that for you. 1045 01:25:17,138 --> 01:25:19,698 I know what it's like to look back and wish. 1046 01:25:20,858 --> 01:25:23,053 That's what ballet would be for me. 1047 01:25:23,858 --> 01:25:26,611 A life of wishing that I found something I really loved... 1048 01:25:26,698 --> 01:25:29,576 ...instead of something I just happened to do well. 1049 01:25:32,578 --> 01:25:35,888 I'm not you, Mom. You didn't have the feet. 1050 01:25:36,818 --> 01:25:38,490 I don't have the heart. 1051 01:28:51,699 --> 01:28:53,417 That was beautiful. 1052 01:28:54,899 --> 01:28:56,571 She was fantastic. 1053 01:28:57,019 --> 01:28:58,452 She was okay. 1054 01:28:59,099 --> 01:29:01,408 Brace yourself for what's next. 1055 01:29:10,859 --> 01:29:12,657 And one, two... 1056 01:29:13,460 --> 01:29:14,939 ...three, four... 1057 01:29:15,420 --> 01:29:16,819 ...five, six... 1058 01:29:17,420 --> 01:29:18,853 ...seven, eight. 1059 01:38:36,823 --> 01:38:39,621 - I loved it. Beautiful. - Places, please. Places. 1060 01:38:39,903 --> 01:38:42,497 Places for the curtain call. Here we go! 1061 01:39:32,224 --> 01:39:33,623 I'm going to kill you. 1062 01:39:33,704 --> 01:39:37,333 - What's wrong? Are you crazy? - I wanted to tell you. I'm sorry. 1063 01:39:38,864 --> 01:39:42,334 There you are. Cooper, you were wonderful. 1064 01:39:42,584 --> 01:39:44,814 You were beautiful. You were wonderful, too. 1065 01:39:44,904 --> 01:39:46,622 I'll have to steal him away. 1066 01:39:46,704 --> 01:39:48,535 I'm stealing you away. 1067 01:39:50,544 --> 01:39:52,421 I have the small rehearsal room. 1068 01:39:52,504 --> 01:39:55,416 - Do you want the girls first or the boys? - Girls. 1069 01:39:56,664 --> 01:39:58,495 Will you excuse me, please? 1070 01:39:58,584 --> 01:40:01,735 - Tell me more. - I've got dancers and a place scouted out. 1071 01:40:02,424 --> 01:40:04,176 It was her idea! 1072 01:40:10,544 --> 01:40:12,819 Oh, God. What happened? 1073 01:40:14,024 --> 01:40:15,582 What did he say? 1074 01:40:24,344 --> 01:40:26,938 Mom! I'm so happy you guys are here. 1075 01:40:27,224 --> 01:40:30,261 We wanted to see what you've been up to this past year. 1076 01:40:30,584 --> 01:40:32,256 And I've got to tell you... 1077 01:40:32,544 --> 01:40:35,502 ...that was the most fantastic thing I've ever seen. 1078 01:40:35,664 --> 01:40:39,020 It was great, honey. Just wonderful. 1079 01:40:40,064 --> 01:40:42,100 You want to know something stupid? 1080 01:40:42,184 --> 01:40:45,494 I'd actually started to believe I didn't need to hear that anymore. 1081 01:40:45,584 --> 01:40:47,222 I made it. I made it! 1082 01:40:48,264 --> 01:40:49,583 Thank you. 1083 01:40:53,744 --> 01:40:56,019 We'll see you later at the dorm. 1084 01:40:56,104 --> 01:40:58,698 Yeah, we'll see you at the dorm. 1085 01:40:59,224 --> 01:41:01,374 Excuse me. Eva Rodriguez. 1086 01:41:03,384 --> 01:41:05,295 Jonathan wants to see you. 1087 01:41:09,544 --> 01:41:12,422 What you did today was completely disrespectful. 1088 01:41:13,984 --> 01:41:15,099 I'm sorry. 1089 01:41:20,224 --> 01:41:21,896 Or actually, I'm not. 1090 01:41:22,224 --> 01:41:25,136 Because that was the best time I ever had in my life. 1091 01:41:25,464 --> 01:41:28,935 Jesus! That's a great ballet! You know that? 1092 01:41:29,665 --> 01:41:32,259 Thank you. And you were great in it. 1093 01:41:35,385 --> 01:41:38,377 And I'd like to have you as a member of the company... 1094 01:41:38,465 --> 01:41:39,978 ...if you'll join us. 1095 01:41:45,865 --> 01:41:46,934 Are you nuts? 1096 01:41:47,025 --> 01:41:50,176 I hope not, but that depends entirely on you, doesn't it? 1097 01:42:00,385 --> 01:42:01,613 Guess what? 1098 01:42:01,705 --> 01:42:04,856 Joan Miller loved the ballet and wants to fund my company. 1099 01:42:04,945 --> 01:42:07,505 - I'm going to have my own company. - You're kidding? 1100 01:42:07,585 --> 01:42:09,701 Congratulations. 1101 01:42:10,785 --> 01:42:13,902 Listen, you have to be in my company. 1102 01:42:14,385 --> 01:42:15,943 You'll be its star. 1103 01:42:16,305 --> 01:42:17,943 We'll be great together. 1104 01:42:23,505 --> 01:42:25,177 They're ready for you. 1105 01:42:50,265 --> 01:42:51,334 Wait. 1106 01:42:53,545 --> 01:42:55,137 For ten years... 1107 01:42:55,225 --> 01:42:59,741 ...all I've wanted was to be one of ABC's perfect ballerinas. 1108 01:43:00,985 --> 01:43:03,101 I've wanted to be you, Juliette. 1109 01:43:03,945 --> 01:43:05,697 But I'm not you. 1110 01:43:06,545 --> 01:43:09,013 And I'm not perfect. I'm just me. 1111 01:43:09,625 --> 01:43:11,183 Bad feet and all. 1112 01:43:11,265 --> 01:43:14,462 And I'm starting to think I like that even better. 1113 01:43:16,545 --> 01:43:17,580 No. 1114 01:43:17,745 --> 01:43:19,098 Please don't. 1115 01:43:20,345 --> 01:43:24,463 If you're not offering me a place in the company, I don't want to hear it. 1116 01:43:25,665 --> 01:43:27,303 And if you are... 1117 01:43:28,865 --> 01:43:31,379 ...I might not have the strength to say no. 1118 01:43:31,865 --> 01:43:36,495 And then I'd spend my best dancing years in the back of a corps, waving a rose. 1119 01:43:37,145 --> 01:43:38,817 And I'm better than that. 1120 01:43:39,865 --> 01:43:44,336 So thank you, for turning me into the best dancer I can be. 1121 01:43:44,745 --> 01:43:47,054 I appreciate it more than I can say. 1122 01:43:47,345 --> 01:43:50,735 Because the best dancer I can be is a principal... 1123 01:43:50,865 --> 01:43:53,857 ...in Cooper Nielson's new company. 1124 01:44:12,946 --> 01:44:16,461 Girl, you are too many things. I cannot believe it. 1125 01:44:16,546 --> 01:44:19,379 I know. I think Jonathan should have his head examined. 1126 01:44:19,466 --> 01:44:22,458 Yeah, because he's taking head cases and cripples. 1127 01:44:22,986 --> 01:44:25,420 - You're in? - Yes. Bum foot and all! 1128 01:44:27,186 --> 01:44:30,383 - You could've told me. - I am so sorry. I wanted to tell you. 1129 01:44:30,466 --> 01:44:33,936 I got San Francisco, with Galina. 1130 01:44:34,386 --> 01:44:36,263 - That's perfect. - Congrats, bud. 1131 01:44:36,346 --> 01:44:39,497 - Thanks. I'll catch up with you later. - Congratulations. 1132 01:44:44,466 --> 01:44:46,582 Everyone says you were beautiful. 1133 01:44:46,706 --> 01:44:48,344 You didn't watch? 1134 01:44:49,866 --> 01:44:51,538 Are you all right? 1135 01:44:52,186 --> 01:44:55,064 Not really. No. But I will be. 1136 01:44:57,426 --> 01:44:58,745 You will be. 1137 01:44:59,066 --> 01:45:02,342 - What did you think? - You were okay, for an understudy. 1138 01:45:02,426 --> 01:45:03,654 I did what I could. 1139 01:45:03,746 --> 01:45:06,499 Congratulations. I hear you got yourself a spot here. 1140 01:45:06,586 --> 01:45:09,180 And I hear you got yourself a principal dancer. 1141 01:45:12,306 --> 01:45:14,581 - Are you with me? - I'm with you. 1142 01:45:17,826 --> 01:45:19,817 You're not going to regret this. 1143 01:45:23,826 --> 01:45:27,501 You're an amazing dancer and you're a great choreographer, but... 1144 01:45:28,226 --> 01:45:30,865 ...as a boyfriend, you kind of suck. 1145 01:45:34,426 --> 01:45:36,576 - So, what happened? - I got in here. 1146 01:45:36,746 --> 01:45:38,896 That's amazing. 1147 01:45:41,826 --> 01:45:44,386 - You're joining Cooper's company? - Yes. 1148 01:45:45,386 --> 01:45:47,581 I'm starting out as a principal. 1149 01:45:50,386 --> 01:45:52,377 What more could a girl want? 1150 01:45:55,466 --> 01:45:58,344 A date for the party tonight, for one thing. 1151 01:46:00,546 --> 01:46:02,264 Are you asking me out? 1152 01:46:02,346 --> 01:46:03,461 Yeah. 1153 01:46:04,106 --> 01:46:05,664 Are you saying yes? 1154 01:46:06,466 --> 01:46:07,819 I guess so. 1155 01:46:08,266 --> 01:46:09,381 Yeah. 1156 01:46:18,106 --> 01:46:19,334 Come on. 1157 01:46:21,787 --> 01:46:23,185 Jody Sawyer. 1158 01:48:09,666 --> 01:48:11,657 Subtitles by SOFTITLER