(OOTW)
"Girls come on, let's go !" Abby says as we walk in for pyramid
"Holly's busy." Abby states
"Yeah she is." Christi reply
"Well, we went to Starbound we proved that you are national champions once again. It's much much much more fun to win ladies. Alright now let's talk about this week we are headed" Abby says
The door opens, I thinking it's one of the dance teacher.
Jill walks in and my jaw drop.
I put my hand over my mouth and look at Nia in shock.
"Hi everyone." Jill says
"Abby can I talk to you ?" Jill asks
"Jill, you know what i'm right in the middle of the pyramid you know how this works." Abby says
"I do know how this works I made a mistake going to Candy Apples. You guys know that." Jill says
"It was a mistake and I would really like for you to find spot for Kendall on this team like you did once before." Jill adds
Maddie and I look at each other and smile because of the drama happening.
"Jill I don't have time for this today." Abby says
"I understand that." Jill says
"I have solos, I have a group we have a competition this weekend." Abby says
"I wanna be there with you I think Kendall could fit right in this group she did it once before she can do it again." Jill says
"You are off your rocker."Abby says, I chuckle silently
"All I want is for what's best for Kendall." Jill says
"Hey ! I wanted what's best for Kendall and you didn't give me time to do that." Abby says
"I know, I made a mistake." Jill says
"Are you going to turn my child away knowing she's has talent and she belongs in this group." Jill says
"I'm in the middle of a rehearsal !" Abby says
"Right you know what rehearse ." Jill says
"You know what Abby, here you hold your picture, she deserves to be on that pyramid." Jill says
Jill brings Kendall in.
Kendall goes between Chloe and Kenzie.
I hug her along with some other girls
"Girls ! Girls ! This is not about friends if you want to see Kendall, invite her to your house. This is my business." Abby says
"Can you find it in your heart to allow her to be apart of this team ?" Jill starts again
"Jill !" Abby says
"Jill I will be willing to talk to you a later date." Abby says
"Okay." Jill says
"Now we are going to Starpower in Lancaster not very far but a big competition lots of people from New Jersey and the New York area will be in attendance" Abby says
"Moving onto the pyramid on the bottom of the pyramid Mackenzie, when things are done in a contagious and you do it first and then Paige then Nia when you do it so fast you make Paige and Nia look like they're off like they are the ones who are wrong."
"Next Nia, the aerial walkover got you into trouble don't let it happen again you need to slow down."
"Paige, you really didn't do anything wrong but you're apart of the trio so you have to take responsibility for it."
"Chloe, Chloe it was good but you get into those categories with a eleven and twelve year olds and you never get up there where I think you belong."
"Next I have Brooke, Brooke you did a great job your technique looks clean from where I was sitting I thought your facial expressions were wonderful I thought you were outstanding."
"Next Maddie, I want you to dance at higher level. I want you to dance 11-12 instead of 9-10." Abby says
Maddie nods.
"And on top of the pyramid Naïla, you went out there in nine till twelve and you won at nine years old."
Naïla
Maddie Brooke
Chloe Paige Nia Mackenzie
"First solo is going to Naïla, you'll be doing a solo called Poker Face."
"Maddie you'll be doing a solo this week entitled I Can't Find The Words."
"Paige you also have a solo this weekend you're music is entitled Crème De La Crème." Abby says
"Nia you have a solo this weekend the music is entitled Working Girl." Abby says
"I also have a duet with Chloe and..." Abby says
"Naïla." Abby says, we hug each other
It's for the sure the ballet duet we learned months ago.
"Ladies we will be performing a group routine about a vampire so I will be bringing a boy." Abby says
We cheer.
"So moms you are dismissed we have a lot of work to do." Abby says
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Four days to competition
"Hey Nick come in." Abby says We all run to hug him.
"Nick you know why you're here ?" Abby asks him
"To lift." Nick reply
"Yes, to lift." Abby says
"5,6. Run Maddie you're going this way." Abby says
Nick lift me, spin me around and put me on the floor.
"Tap ball change, glissade." Abby says
"Alright Kendall time has come you're finished for the night I have a lot of thinking to do." Kendall go to her mom.
Kendall goes upstairs.
I look at the mom jail and Kendall's crying.
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Solo rehearsal
"You have a jazz solo this week, I don't want you to only win with lyrical and contemporary, I want more." Abby says
"Enter with fast chaine turns." Abby says to me
"And then do a side aerial." Abby says
I learn the dance, it's really fun ! It have a round off back tuck and a back layout.
"Awesome, let's do it again." Abby says
I do the dance again. We do that till the end of the hour.
"Okay go in studio C Peter is waiting for you to do the duet." Abby says
I nod and go into studio C.
"Hi Naï." Peter says
"Hello." I say
I stand next to Chloe.
"Let's do the duet girls. Wait...do you remember it ?" He ask
"Pretty much." We say in unison
"Okay let's get going." He says
"Coupé, coupé." He says as we dance
We go through the dance and get minimal corrections.
We do the number till the end of the hour.
We go at group rehearsal.
We all the girls.
"Naïla, Chloe join in." Abby says
"And you're stepping in and finishing infront and you're really running and finishing the turn." Abby says
Gia walks in with a phone in her hand
"Yes ?" Abby says
"Someone on the phone for you I think it's important." Gia says
"Hello ?" Abby says on the phone
She has the phone on speaker so we all can hear
"Hi ! my name is Jill i'm the casting director for Drop Dead Diva." Jill says, I look at Nia
"Hi how are you ?" Abby asks
"I'm good but I just wanted to let you know that after watching all the auditions for the role of Young Deb and Zoe we have decided that we are going to go with Maddie and Naïla." Jill says
I hug Maddie, we got the roles !
"She had a great reading and her dancing is beautiful we just thought that she was great and we decided to go with them." the director says
Abby hugs us.
"Alright super thank you so much." Abby says
"Okay thank you have a good day talk to you later bye bye." the director says
"Bye bye." Abby says
Abby squeals.
"Are you exited ?" Abby asks hugging us
We nod and smile.
"Go tell your moms you got the job." Abby says
We open the door and go upstairs.
"Good job girls ! " Melissa says
"Thank you." I reply
"I'm so proud Naï ! Congratulation Maddie." Mom says
"Thank you." Maddie reply
"You're exited ?" Mom asks me, I nod
"You're exited ?" Melissa asks Maddie, she shrug
"Well i'm excited for you." Melissa says
"Thanks." Maddie mumbles
"I'm sure all of your team members are excited too for both of you." Mom says
"Thank you." Maddie says
"I'm proud of you honey go back into class." Melissa says to Mads
"Yeah you should go too, Naï." Mom says
"Good job." Kelly says
"Congratulations." Christi says
"Thank you." Maddie and I say
"Christi and Kelly seem mad." Maddie says to me as we walk back to studio A
"Yeah I know kind off made me uncomfortable." I say
"Me too." Maddie agrees
We push the door of studio A.
Nia and Brooke hug me.
"Okay, Maddie, Naï let's go right into it." Abby says
We nod and we rehearse.
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I go to the den when I finish the last class of the day which is tap and go in the den where I see Maddie.
"What class did you had ?" I ask her
"A private with Abby." Maddie reply
"Oh ok." I say
"By the way, Abby asked us to bring our crowns in two days." Maddie says
"Why ?" I ask
"She said we will see." Maddie says
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Three days to competition
"Okay go." Abby says as our music starts, we start the dance
"Bite her !" Abby says and Nick picks me up
"Let him bite you it's okay if you're late." Abby says
"Boom ! he's really holding onto that arm."
"Girls just make sure when you are over there." Abby says
Jill and Kendall walks in.
"Abby I'm gonna send her in rehearsal I wasn't sure what time it was so she's here go ahead baby." Jill says
"You're interrupting rehearsal, it's inappropriate. I want you out the door go. it's ridiculous." Abby says to Jill, Jill leaves
"You need some control over your mother, yes ?" Abby ask
Abby talks to Kendall a little more and she starts to cry.
"Try to pick it up get in line this is ridiculous." Abby says to Kendall
"Get out of the way Kendall !" Abby shout
We finish the dance and sit against the mirror.
"Take your belly out of here, go to tap." Abby says to Mackenzie
"I'm gonna cut some people." Abby says
"What do you thing Gianna ?" Abby asks Gia
"I think I will do it smaller." Gia says
"Smaller ?" Abby asks
Gia nods.
"I just feel like Nick part is getting lost 'cause there's like so much chaos going on." Abby says
We all do the group dance by ourselves.
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One day to competition
Solo rehearsal
"Contestant number blank, Poker Face." Abby says
We rehearse the number.
"I need to see that big beaming smile, same big smile I need to see if you win." Abby says
I nod.
"Beaming, happy." Abby says smiling
"Front aerial, go." Abby says
"I need the girls to come in, I need everybody to come in but I need you and Maddie to get your crowns and get them on that table." Abby says
Oh I forgot 'bout that.
"I forgot, I'm sorry." I say
"It's okay, Maddie have hers." Abby says
I go call everyone.
"This is a piece of metal this is a piece of metal and two combs and some rhinestones this does not make you a winner." Abby says as she holds one of Maddie crown
"These are recent's ?" Abby asks and she pulls out more crowns and sets them on the table
"Is this Petite Miss Dance and that was a toughie." Abby says holding one of Maddie crown
"Starbound oh that's pretty." Abby says, holding one of my crown
Melissa comes downstairs. I turn to her.
"Girls I just want to tell you, I don't want you to think doing that Maddie doing this to make you feel bad..They were instructed to do this I see your faces and I feel really bad." Melissa says
"I'm sick of hearing it and you're taking her successes and you're squashing them down ! She have a right to jump up and scream and yell and be excited ! It's ridiculous ! If you want a crown work for it !." Abby yells
The girls get dismissed for Chloe and I to rehearse our duet.
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Competition day
We go in the dressing room and I get ready for my solo.
I do some turns when I see Kendall is crying.
"What's wrong." Abby ask Kendall
"My stomach hurts." Kendall cries
"Why are you always crying ? Your stomach hurts let's get some medicine, don't cry about it." Abby says
They talk a little bit more.
Nia practice her solo and start crying.
"You're okay ?" I ask
"Stop. Stop." Mom says
"What's wrong ?" Abby asks
"I forgot my number." Nia says
"No, that is not true. Get that out of your head. You know the dance, you did the dance several times. Suck it up, put your game face on, you know the dance." Mom says to Nia
"Take a deep breath." Abby says to Nia
We go backstage.
"Judges next act 138 please welcome to the Starpower stage, Maddie, I Can't Find The Words."
She did good !
"You did good." I say
"Thanks." She reply
"Judges next act 140. Please welcome to the stage, Naïla, Poker Face."
I wanna hold 'em like they do in Texas, please
Fold 'em, let 'em hit me, raise it, baby, stay with me (I love it)
Love game intuition, play the cards with spades to start
And after he's been hooked, I'll play the one that's on his heart
Oh, whoa, oh, oh
Oh, oh-oh
I'll get him hot, show him what I got
Oh, whoa, oh, oh
Oh, oh-oh
I'll get him hot, show him what I got
Can't read my, can't read my
No, he can't read my poker face
(She's got me like nobody)
Can't read my, can't read my
No, he can't read my poker face
(She's got me like nobody)
P-p-p-poker face, f-f-fu*k her face (mum-mum-mum-mah)
P-p-p-poker face, f-f-fu*k her face (mum-mum-mum-mah)
I wanna roll with him, a hard pair we will be
A little gamblin' is fun when you're with me (I love it)
Russian roulette is not the same without a gun
And baby, when it's love, if it's not rough, it isn't fun (fun)
Oh, whoa, oh, oh
Oh, oh-oh
I'll get him hot, show him what I got
Oh, whoa, oh, oh
Oh, oh-oh
I'll get him hot, show him what I got
Can't read my, can't read my
No, he can't read my poker face
(She's got me like nobody)
Can't read my, can't read my
No, he can't read my poker face
(She's got me like nobody)
P-p-p-poker face, f-f-fu*k her face (mum-mum-mum-mah)
P-p-p-poker face, f-f-fu*k her face (mum-mum-mum-mah)
(Mum-mum-mum-mah)
(Mum-mum-mum-mah)
I won't tell you that I love you, kiss or hug you
'Cause I'm bluffin' with my muffin
I'm not lyin', I'm just stunnin' with my love-glue-gunnin'
Just like a chick in the casino
Take your bank before I pay you out
I promise this, promise this
Check this hand 'cause I'm marvelous
Can't read my, can't read my
No, he can't read my poker face
(She's got me like nobody)
Can't read my, can't read my
No, he can't read my poker face
(She's got me like nobody)
Can't read my, can't read my
No, he can't read my poker face
(She's got me like nobody)
Can't read my, can't read my
No, he can't read my poker face
(She's got me like nobody)
Can't read my, can't read my
No, he can't read my poker face
(She's got me like nobody)
Can't read my, can't read my
No, he can't read my poker face
(She's got me like nobody)
P-p-p-poker face, p-p-poker face
P-p-p-poker face, f-f-fu*k her face (she's got me like nobody)
P-p-p-poker face, f-f-fu*k her face (mum-mum-mum-mah)
P-p-p-poker face, f-f-fu*k her face (mum-mum-mum-mah)
P-p-p-poker face, f-f-fu*k her face (mum-mum-mum-mah)
P-p-p-poker face, f-f-fu*k her face (mum-mum-mum-mah)
Poker Face - Lady Gaga
I go offstage. I did pretty good.
I hug Maddie.
"You did awesome ! The layout was wow." Maddie says
"Thanks Mads." I say
"Welcome Paige performing Crème de la crème."
Paige goes offstage.
"You did phenomenal." I say to Paige
"Yeah you did awesome." Maddie says
"Thanks girls." Paige says
"You got this." I say to Nia
"Welcome Working Girl, Nia."
She forgot but made it up. She got a standing ovation !
Nia gets off and hug me.
"You did so good !" I say
"Thanks." Nia says
Solo awards
"Ninth place regional champion and the fierce attitude special award goes to Nia number 109." the announcer says
Nia gets up to get her award and we all clap for her.
They announces 8th and 7th place.
"Sixth place regional champion Paige number 139a" the announcer says
Paige gets up to get her award and we clap for her
"This is amazing only 3 tenths of a point separated first from second, second place regional champion Naïla number 140."
I got up to take my plaque and I get my award.
Second.
"And now ladies and gentlemen by only 2 tenths of a point you're highest scoring 9-11 soloist here in Lancaster Pennsylvania will be...Maddie number 138." the announcer says
Maddie gets up to take her plaque, I hug her.
"Way to go congratulations name your studio." The announcer says
"Abby Lee Dance Company" Maddie says
We go back to the dressing room.
"Woohoo, congratulations !" Abby says as she walks in the room
"We need to get Chloe and Naïla ready for the duet." Abby says
Mom help me do my hair and I put on my costume.
"It is your ballet solo costume but in blue." I tell Chloe
"Exactly." she replies
A lady comes in the room.
"I need number 234." She says
"Naïla, Chloe go." Abby says
"Good luck." Maddie says to us as we leave the room holding hands
We go backstage.
"You'll do awesome." Chloe says to me
"You too." I say
"Welcome to the Starpower stage in our duet/trio category, Naïla and Chloe, Ondine."
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We get offstage and hug each other.
"You did so good." I say to her
"Thank you, you too." She says
"Thanks." I say
We get back to the dressing room where we meet the girls and the moms.
"You both were amazing !" Christi says
"It was breathtaking." Mom says
"Thank you." Chloe and I say
Abby walks in.
"Woohoo, two fabulous ballerinas we had out there." Abby says
Chloe and I hug her.
"Fabulous." Abby says
"Thank you." Chloe and I say
We get our hair ready for the group.
"Can I have a bow ? Or no we're not doing that yet." Christi asks
"No no no infact Kendall who gave you the bow in your hair ?" Abby asks
"Melissa said here are the bows for everybody I picked on up and put it in her hair !" Jill says
This isn't going to end well.
"Okay well news flash Melissa doesn't own the studio." Abby says
"You have to accuse me of stealing a..2 dollar bow ! Are you kidding me ?" Jill defends
"You talk about manners with the kids all the time. That is rude for you to say in front of my child that I would steal a fuc*ing bow." Jill says
"Every single one of these kids have their hair done and nobody has a bow in their hair. You wasted whole lot of my time I don't have time for it !" Abby yells
"Let's see Paige, Brooke and Nick." Abby says
"I wanna see your standing back tuck." Abby says to Brooke
Brooke do one, it was good.
"Oh easy." Melissa says when she lands it
"I'll do mine too, ready." Paige says
"No, this is cement under this carpeting." Abby says
"Can I do it ?" Paige says
"Paige will you not do it ?" Melissa says
"Just one time, come on." Paige says
"Well do it let's go. I wanna eat my lunch." Kelly says
Paige falls when she do her back tuck. Everyone cringes.
Paige go sit down on a chair. We go next to her.
"I know how you feel don't worry." I say
"But I didn't broke my foot, did I ?" Paige asks
"Maybe." I reply
"Can you curl your toes ?" Abby asks
Paige shakes her head.
"Did you come down this way or digging it." Abby asks
"Digging it." Paige says
"Okay well dont tape her, you're not in the dance you got to get the foot checked." Abby says
"Alright we have Paige out by default with an injury, Nia you are not in the number today don't make a big deal out of it you did a great job with your solo I couldn't be prouder." Abby says
"Kendall you are not in the dance." Abby says
"Abby I'm just curious do you enjoy watching this right here does that make you happy ?" Jill says
"Jill of anybody should dance it should be Nia." Christi says
"This is between us." Jill says to Christi
"Okay let me see Brooke, Naïla, Maddie, Chloe and Nick" Abby says
We go over the dance together.
"You need to look comfortable with him some of the lifts still look awkward." Abby says to us
Abby chooses us, we put on the costume and go backstage.
We do our shake.
"Please welcome to the Starpower stage, Twilight."
I think the group was great.
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Duet and group awards
"Let's do our top five overall of our junior duet/trio."
I take Chloe hand and squeeze it.
They announces fifth to second place.
"And our first first overall junior duet/trio number 238, Ondine."
Chloe and I jump and go take our plaque.
"Congratulations, remember us the name of your studio." The announcer says
"Abby Lee dance company." Chloe and I say
"Here's our top five junior duet/trio take a bow." The announcer says
We take a bow and sit down.
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"In our 9-11 small group your top score champion today will be....Twilight." the announcer says
We stand up screaming.
"Congratulations girls and guy, what's the name of the studio ?" the announcer says
"Abby Lee dance company" Nick says, we take bow
We go back in the dressing room.
"Woohoo." The moms says as we walk in
"Congratulations." Abby says walking in the room
"I think I've proved I was right." Abby says
"Jill nothing to say ? No last remark ?" Abby asks Jill
"Not really." Jill says
They start to argue, I don't even know what's going on.
We pack up and leave.