Dance Rivals (2024) Movie Script
1
[dance music intro]
WOMAN: Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ah-ah
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh
[clock alarm beeping]
- Good morning.
- Morning.
Go put your shoes on. You don't
wanna be late for the bus.
Mom, are you gonna make it to
the dance competition tonight?
Of course.
Honey, you are amazing.
And I can't wait to see that
solo you've been working on.
Okay. Well, it starts
at 7:00, okay? Don't forget.
- Okay. I love you.
- I love you.
Bring in the mail
for me, please.
Okay. I got you.
[sighs]
[footsteps approaching]
- What exactly is all this?
- Just a little data entry.
So glad I don't have
to do this anymore.
Amanda, what exactly do you do?
My job?
My job's to make sure
everybody's happy.
[scoffs] Not everyone.
I'm so excited for this.
Me, too.
Look. There's the judges.
Okay. Let's zip that up.
- How do I look?
- You look perfect.
Did mom come?
I haven't seen her.
Uh, you know, I didn't.
Why don't you go check?
[audience chattering]
I didn't see mom
anywhere out there.
Don't worry, okay?
She said she'd make it.
- Let's do this.
- Yep, yep.
- Okay.
- [applause]
And we have some serious
young and talented dancers
for you here tonight.
[classical music playing]
[applause]
[hip-hop playing]
Ah, yeah
Ah, yeah
Ah, yeah
Oh, I'm glad I caught you
before you got away.
I need you to make
a presentation on a new product.
Just as long as I get it tonight
for a board meeting
tomorrow morning.
Oh, I have a, um...
Never mind.
[exhales]
Can you see Mom?
Uh, no, I don't see her.
Maybe she's in the back.
- Well, I hope she made it.
- Yeah.
- Hey, you did a good job, Ker.
- And you, too. You killed it.
Well, thank you.
You were even better than Alex.
[both laughing]
[applause]
EMCEE: Hey, so how did
our judges like that, huh?
And now, for the moment
you have all been waiting for,
please help me
welcome Lex Farley,
the dancing queen!
[applause]
[dance music intro]
WOMAN: Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ah-ah
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh
EMCEE: All right! Let's
give it up for Lex Farley! Yeah!
[applause]
- You did so good.
- Thank you.
Uh, I guess Mom
couldn't make it.
Yeah.
Hey, can you text her
and tell her we're headed home?
I just have
to change real quick.
- Yeah.
- Okay. [laughs]
Hey, Lex.
Hey.
That was awesome.
Thanks.
I'ma...I'ma go now.
But I'll see you
at dance tomorrow?
Yeah. Sure. Good night.
Good night, dancing queen?
Yeah. I don't know
what that was.
I'd never...
Sure.
It fits, though.
- You went like this.
- Yeah.
Yeah. Was that
your favorite part?
Yeah. And then also
when you went like that.
Yeah? What did I do?
I went like what?
You went like that.
I don't know if that's
what I did, Kerri. Don't fall.
And Jessica was like,
"Ugh, I hate your dancing."
And I was like,
"Ugh, I hate your dress."
You really said that to her?
Hey, guys.
- Mom!
- How was the competition?
It was awesome.
Why didn't you come?
Oh, honey, Isaac gave me
this huge project
and said I had
to finish it tonight.
I'm sorry, Lex.
Lex!
- [door opens, closes]
- We looked for you all night.
[sighs] I know,
and I'm so sorry, honey.
- Hey, Rachel.
- Oh! Isaac, you scared me.
Listen, I'm almost done
with the report. I--
Rachel, I didn't come here
to ask for the report.
I came here to give you this.
What's this?
I'm really sorry.
I have to let you go.
[sniffles]
- Okay, so what's this one?
- California.
- Nice. Okay. And this one?
- Texas.
There you go. And this one?
- Florida.
- There you go.
You're getting it. You're
getting it. What about this one?
-Hey, guys.
-Oklahoma.
Oklahoma. You always forget
that one. You remembered it.
KERRI: And then
there's Nebraska.
LEX: Mm-hmm.
It looks really pretty.
Thanks.
Oh, Mom, guess what happened
at dance class today.
- What?
- The teacher told Lex
that she's gonna get a solo
in the next competition, too.
Ker, stop. It's not
that big of a deal.
That is amazing.
That doesn't surprise me.
- You work so hard.
- Thanks, Mom.
So, there's something
I wanted to tell you guys.
[sighs]
You know how it's been
really hard ever since...
- Yeah.
- And it's just, you know,
been us for a really long time.
And you know that I have
always, always been thinking
about giving you guys
a better life.
So I really need you
to understand.
Um, understand what?
I need you both
to understand.
And please don't--
don't hate me.
I can't afford to keep you guys
in dance anymore.
Why not?
Because we're short on money.
It kills me that I have
to take it away from you guys.
And I am so sorry, but I have
tried every other angle.
There's nothing else I can do.
Mom, it's okay. It's okay.
We understand. It's fine.
We understand, Mom.
Thank you, honey.
I've tried everything.
I don't know what else to do.
Um, I have an idea.
What?
What if I start homeschooling?
I'll have more time. I can get
a part-time job, help out.
I can pay
to get Kerri back in at least.
No. That is not your job.
You need to stay in school
and just be a kid, okay?
I am already hunting for jobs,
and I'm gonna get one.
Everything is gonna
be fine, okay, Lex?
Everything
is going to be fine.
It's gonna work out.
It always does, doesn't it?
Okay.
Okay, then.
Who wants pizza tonight?
Me.
Sounds good.
You finish up that homework
and I'll go order it, okay?
LEX: Okay. Sounds good.
Okay, we gotta ace this test.
Let's get back to it.
Okay.
Five, six, seven, eight.
Hit. Hit. More face.
Sharper. You got it.
Sharper.
Lex, you are gonna be an
amazing dancer when you grow up.
You're already better than me.
Do you know that?
Left foot, right foot,
left foot, right foot,
left foot.
[Lex giggling]
[crickets chirping]
-Um, there?
-Right there.
Okay, okay.
-Yeah. Do it. Do it.
-Yeah.
Oh, we have
to create the whole...
You know what?
You put that one.
You want them
to disappear, right?
Yeah.
- Yeah. Isn't that funny?
- Yeah.
- Isn't that cool?
- Wait, why did you put that...
- I don't know
- ...with that.
- Hey, guys.
- Hey, Mom.
- But what's the wrong spot?
- You're good.
So I gotta tell you something.
You might be
a little excited about it.
I got a new job.
- [gasps]
- Mom, congratulations.
It's a really good opportunity.
Really good.
But it's in Los Angeles.
I know. It's not ideal,
but it's a really good job.
I mean, it pays double
of what I'm getting
paid now for two jobs.
And best of all, I can
get you guys back in dance.
- I'm excited.
- Yes.
If I don't take this job,
I can't afford to pay
the bills here anymore.
The last thing we need
is to be homeless.
Yeah. Trust me. I get it.
We've just been moving
our whole lives.
This started to feel
like home, you know?
But, hey,
that doesn't matter.
You got a job.
I'm really happy for you, Mom.
Congratulations.
I'm excited.
You are? Oh, good.
Oh, good.
LEX: Shouldn't you be in bed?
KERRI: I'm scared.
- Of what?
- Going to L.A.
I'll have to leave my friends
and the dance team.
I know.
Mom's trying her best, okay?
It's hard on her, too.
Will you come tuck me in?
Of course I will. Come on.
I really am excited for you.
I was just...
being selfish earlier.
But I'm really proud of you.
And I love you.
Thank you.
[woman on P.A.] Good afternoon,
ladies and gentlemen.
Bus 5550 to Palm Springs
is now...
Hello, West Coast
Oh, it's nothing like it
The whole entire drive
to the 405
405
Wind in my head, don't care
I'm reaching for the sky
Here goes the film
One night I'll give it a try
Unpacked my life
This girl has arrived
Girl has arrived
Box after box
I keep on going through 'em
My brand-new life
Still getting used to it
I can't control
My body moves to it
It's in my soul
I'm gonna fight
Listen
It started with a dream
I captured
every time machine
Can't go backwards
Living in the now
Make my mama proud
It's time to turn
the music up loud, loud, loud
The lights are bright
Here we go again
This is my time
I will show them
Get up and dance
L.A., here I come
Oh, you're not asleep yet.
No, I'm not sleepy.
Wow, it looks so cool in here.
I love what you did.
Yeah?
Yes. Look at your room.
Look at our house.
Look at us.
LEX: Yeah.
[sighs] I know it's still hard.
Mom, please, don't.
Lex, what is it
that you really want?
It's so hard
to see you this way.
I really want
to start homeschooling.
I just don't want to have to go
through it all again, you know,
being the new girl
and trying to fit in.
And then make new friends
and finally meet people
that I like
only to say goodbye
to them in a year.
[sighs] I know, babe.
I'm so sorry about that.
I just want to finish school
and move on to college.
You know what?
Let me think about it.
- Really?
- Yeah.
Let me think about it.
- Good night.
- Good night. Thank you.
I'm home!
LEX: Hey. How was
your first day at school?
Oh, it was awesome.
We played games. And guess what.
What?
We even watched a movie.
A movie?
That sounds like a pretty cool
first day at school, huh?
So, how was the lunch?
Oh, it was amazing.
It was nothing
like the old cardboard pizza
at my last school.
- That was nasty.
- That's what you always said.
So don't you think you
should come to my school?
Well, technically, I wouldn't
be going to your school.
Why not?
'Cause we're not
in the same grade, Ker.
Oh, yeah. I forgot my school
only goes to seventh grade.
Yeah. But I think
I'm really gonna like
this homeschooling thing.
It'll give me some free time
to get a part-time job
and help out, you know?
- Oh, yeah.
- Okay.
You need to do some homework,
and I need to run to the store
and grab a few things. Okay?
Okay.
I'll see you in a minute, okay?
- See you in a minute.
- [both] Love you!
- Jinx!
- Jinx!
Is there something on my face?
No. No, you look, uh...
- Look what?
- Yeah. Nothing.
There's nothing on your face.
You're good. Um...
- You're funny.
- Thanks.
You new around here?
Uh, how'd you know?
Kind of lived here
my whole life.
I know, like, everybody
around here.
Everybody?
- I don't think I know you.
- Oh, okay.
Yeah, we just moved here
from Detroit.
- Oh, Detroit, really?
- Yeah.
I was in Detroit.
It's okay.
Um...Um...
And that'll be, uh, $14 even.
Okay. Um...
Uh, yeah. There you go.
Uh, thank you.
Yeah.
Hey, you forgot
your dollar. Huh?
[panting]
He was so hot.
- RACHEL: Morning.
- Morning.
Lex, where's the milk?
Didn't you go
to the grocery store yesterday?
Oh. Shoot, Mom.
You know, Ker loves her cereal
in the morning,
so she probably used the rest.
Why don't I go to the store
and, you know, get some more
for tomorrow.
No, no, no, no.
I'll just use one of these.
No, Mom, Mom. No, no, it's fine.
Look, it's my bad.
I should have gotten a whole
gallon anyway, so listen...
- Okay. See you later.
- Oh, okay. Be careful.
Lex, your breakfast!
[groans] Lex!
Guys, I can't wait
for the dance competition.
It's gonna be so much fun.
The winner gets $10,000.
That's crazy. I would shop
for, like, a week.
After school, we have to
practice harder if we wanna win.
Excuse me.
I'm Kerri, and I heard
you guys were talking,
and I just wanted to tell you
that I'm a dancer, too.
Oh, that's cool.
We love dancing.
You should come join sometime.
Um, you don't really look
like a dancer.
Actually, you know what?
Meet us in the gym during lunch
break and show us what you got.
If we like it, we will consider
letting you join our team.
But if not, it's gonna be
really embarrassing for you.
Fine. I'm not scared.
Cool. Don't chicken out.
[muttering]
You looking for someone?
Uh, no.
Um...Hey, what happened
to the other guy?
The other guy?
- You mean Travis?
- Yeah. Travis.
Uh, was he the one
working yesterday morning?
Yeah, he's the only
young guy that works here
besides me, of course, so...
Okay.
Is everything okay? Did you have
an unpleasant experience?
'Cause I can get you
a feedback card.
No, no, no. No, no.
My experience was so great.
He's--He's amazing.
At his job.
Yeah, he's, uh,
really great at, um,
bagging groceries.
So I came back here to tell you
that you've got a good one
on your hands there, so...
Yeah. Um, yeah,
I love this stuff.
So I better get--
Have a good day. Thank you.
Okay.
Okay, noted.
Oh, you showed up.
I thought you would be scared.
At least you get
a point for that.
So, ready to show us
what you got?
- Yep.
- Cool.
[dance music playing]
[music stops]
That was amazing.
More like fabulous.
You're a really
great dancer, Kerri.
- You can dance, girl.
- Thank you.
So does that mean I'm in now?
Of course. You're in.
Thank you so much.
The bad news. We won't be going
to the dance competition, so...
- Why not?
- Because we don't have
a dance instructor anymore.
She quit this morning.
And we can't practice
by ourselves.
We need someone to teach us
some new dance moves.
Guys, my sister's
an amazing dancer.
She taught me
everything I know,
and I'm sure she can teach us
for the competition.
That would be so cool, Kerri.
And also, tell her that our moms
would pay her
the exact same amount
they were paying
our other instructor.
Okay, I'll talk to her about it.
Cross your fingers.
-Fingers crossed.
-Good luck, Kerri.
- No, Ker.
- Please.
- No.
- Please.
No. I'm too busy.
- Seriously?
- Yeah.
Mom, please tell her. Please.
No, mom, please don't.
Lex, you would be
an amazing dance coach.
You're always
teaching Kerri anyway.
- KERRI: See?
- But I don't want to do it.
I don't want
to be just a babysitter.
I told you guys,
I want to get a part-time job.
Excuse me. We're not babies.
- Sorry.
- Did I tell you it pays money?
Oh! Well, in that case,
it's a great opportunity.
You love dance.
I think you'll enjoy it
more than you realize.
I'm not gonna force you,
but think about it.
Okay, I'll think about it.
She's thinking about it.
Oh, my God.
Oh, my God.
You're thinking about it.
And I can move. I can dance.
Yeah. There it is.
- I got it.
- Wow.
What is that?
So, is it yes or no?
I have to think about it.
Let me think about it.
Give her a little time
to think about it.
Okay, Mom. Just one night.
- Oh, okay. You have one night.
- Putting a time limit.
- You have one night.
- 12 hours.
- 12 hours.
- KERRI: 12 hours.
- Putting a time limit on it.
- Mm-hmm.
All right, I'll do it.
- [gasps] Really?
- Yeah.
Come here. [laughs]
Thank you so much.
Yeah, of course.
But listen.
Not every night, okay?
Just a few nights a week.
Okay. I can't wait
to tell the girls.
- They're gonna be so excited.
- Yeah?
[sighs] Okay.
Five, six,
five, six, seven, eight.
Hit. Hit. Up.
Nice. Point your feet.
Don't forget.
Hit, hit, hit, hit.
Swivel. Up.
Beautiful. Okay, keep going.
Hit, hit, hit, hit.
Swivel out. Up.
Strut, strut, out.
Jump. Nice.
Girls, is this your
favorite dance you've ever done?
- GIRLS: Yeah.
- Yeah?
Are you just saying that
'cause I just asked?
- No!
- No?
- It's fun?
- GIRLS: Yeah!
What's your favorite part?
- This part.
- Yeah.
Vogue? Yeah.
That's a good part.
You choreographed
the best dance.
Thanks, Ker.
I think so.
You're such a great dancer.
- Oh, thank you.
- Yeah.
We're so glad you
decided to teach us.
Yeah. We're gonna win.
Well, if that's the case,
we better get back to work.
Let's do it.
Push it.
You're almost there.
Push. Oh, nice! Okay.
Pull it in. And pose.
Good job, girls.
You killed it that time.
You did it.
Why do I have to dance
on Saturday
when none
of the other girls have to?
You said you wanted to.
Well, that was before I knew
that I had to wake up so early.
Okay, come on.
- [dance music playing]
- What we did last night.
Ready? Remember it? Ready?
Five, six, seven, eight.
Step, touch.
Touch. Touch.
Smile. Come on.
Hit. Hit.
Make sure you're stepping.
Touch.
Step, touch.
There you go. Yeah.
Ready? Hit the next move.
Five, six, seven, eight.
Roll. Roll.
Roll. Down. Hit.
Hit. Hit. Hit.
Yeah. Don't speed up.
Look at me.
- You want this, right?
- Yeah.
You've got to hit it harder.
- Okay.
- Okay. But I believe in you.
You've got to hit it harder.
Okay. Five, six, seven, eight.
So then she was like, "I'm
a way better dancer than you."
And I was like,
"Um, no, you're not."
So that's when I had
to set the bitch straight.
- So, who won?
- She did.
Typical, Skyla.
Well, I thought
I could beat her.
I didn't know she was
this great dancer.
[hip-hop beat playing]
Who's this bitch?
I don't know.
[sighs] She's really good.
Come on, girls.
Let's go say hi.
Hey.
Uh, hey.
They told us this was our room,
but if it's yours, no big deal.
I mean,
we can head out, it's--
Oh, no, we just
wanted to say hi.
We've never seen you
here before. You're really good.
Oh, thanks.
What's your name?
Oh, I'm Lex,
and this is my sister, Kerri.
Hey.
So, um, if you don't mind,
can we watch?
Watch me?
Yeah. Just want to see
what you got.
Maybe I can learn
a thing or two.
Uh, yeah. Sure, I guess.
Awesome.
We'll just be over here,
out of your way.
Okay, cool. Okay.
No matter what, keep moving.
Six, seven, eight.
Hit. Hit. Hit.
Good. Hit the roll. Roll. Hit.
Sky, are you crazy?
Why? What's wrong
with watching her dance?
She is awesome, isn't she?
Yeah, she is.
You guys are so good.
- Thanks.
- Thank you.
We should be friends.
Friends?
Oh, that'd be awesome.
Lex doesn't have any friends.
Well, I mean, she doesn't
have any friends here.
She had lots of friends
before we moved. You know.
Nice save, Ker.
You should come
to our dance rehearsal tonight.
We can introduce you
to our crew.
Oh, that'd be awesome.
Right, Lex?
Yeah. Right.
We'll be in the studio
6:00 to 7:00.
Cool. See you then.
Oh, my gosh.
Can you believe that?
- What?
- They loved your dancing.
Okay, you didn't get
enough rehearsal. Let's go.
Oh, here. Uh, you wanted
some peanut butter, right?
- Sure.
- Okay, I'm run inside
and go get some.
Just stay here.
Peanut butter?
I don't even want peanut butter.
Oh! I'm so sorry.
I'm suck a klutz.
It was all my fault. I...
Nope. It's all good.
It's all good.
- You got it?
- Yeah, yeah. We're cool.
- Don't worry.
- Okay.
Detroit.
Yeah. That's me.
Welcome back.
Thank you.
It's nice to see you again.
Are you sure?
After the...cracker?
Yeah, yeah. I mean,
well, they're just crackers.
Yeah.
A little beat up now,
but it'll be okay.
- Take care of 'em.
- Okay.
Yeah.
I gotta go. Um...
Uh, hey,
I still owe you a dollar.
Yeah, keep it. You're good.
- Where's the peanut butter?
- Well, they were all out.
They're never out
of peanut butter--
- This time they were.
- KERRI: Wait, what?
I can't make it
to next week's competition.
[sighs] I can't do it,
not with this new job.
I wish I could come.
Me, too.
I'm still gonna
keep trying, okay?
- I'll try for the next one.
- Okay.
Oh, yeah. Guess what happened
at dance today.
- What?
- Some girls told Lex
how much they loved
her dancing.
Oh, that's nice.
Is that true, Lex?
Yeah, but
they complimented Ker, too.
But they complimented you
the most.
That was very sweet
of whoever it was.
You guys, I love dance
and everything,
but I really want to focus
on school and get a job.
Honey, I don't want you
to have to worry about a job.
You just keep dancing and make
good grades for college, okay?
We're doing okay right now.
Mom's right.
You shouldn't give up dancing.
It's your passion.
You love it.
Okay, I'll keep dancing.
Six, seven, eight.
[smooth dance music playing]
Lex. Oh, my gosh.
Glad you can make it.
Time for introductions.
Lex, you've already met
Jordan and Carly.
This is Travis
and this is Aaron.
Nice to meet you.
Skyla says you're really good.
Is that true?
Well, I don't...
Just one way to find out.
- Show us what you got.
- Come on, Lex.
Show us what you did yesterday.
I'll play you a beat.
[hip hop intro]
He like 'em cold-cold,
He like that small 'tude
Fightin' for the spotlight
Kung-fu
He like 'em cold-cold,
He like that small 'tude
Fightin' for the spotlight
Kung-fu
Lotta money promised
But they been new
Stack one, stack two
Got me feelin' loose
Got freestyle flair
Come and gimme more
Only bad girls
On the dance floor
All them rich guys were sus
Make them spend them bucks
He like thick thighs,
what's up
Come and test your luck
Come and test your luck
Come and test your luck...
Okay. Yeah, yeah.
Hey, Skyla, can, uh--
can she--Can she join the group?
Of course she can.
That's why we invited her.
- So...
- Of course she'll join.
Yay!
Five, six, seven, eight.
SKLYA: So, how long
have you been dancing?
I don't know. I guess
as long as I can remember.
Wow. That's a long time.
So, just because
you're a great dancer
doesn't mean
you're better than me.
This team revolves around me.
What's wrong?
Why aren't you saying anything?
Man, this is great.
I'm so excited for it.
Skyla, come here.
Anyways, hope you get
what I'm trying to say.
See you later.
- Hey, what's up?
- Hey.
Yeah. Don't worry about her.
She's kind of, you know--
She's doing her own thing.
She pays for everything.
But, you know, we got you.
Don't worry about it.
Just have fun and do your thing.
- Awesome.
- You ready?
- Cool. Sick.
- All right, let's go.
Let's go. [laughs]
[crickets chirping]
- TRAVIS: Hey. [laughs]
- Hey. [laughs]
I'm not following you
or anything.
My house is this way, too,
so I'm just walking.
Okay. 'Cause I didn't
take you for a stalker.
- Stalker?
- Yeah, it's a little creepy.
- Wow.
- Mm-hmm.
- Okay.
- No, it's fine.
We can walk together.
Cool.
I was thinking about that dance
that we were working on.
- Yeah?
- Yeah.
Do you remember
that part where I, like,
kind of come up
to your left side?
Yeah.
I was just kind of imagining,
like, when I came up,
what if I grabbed your hand.
And then...we come here.
And we go up,
And then I go...
Then you bring your hands down.
And then...
Five, six,
five, six, seven, eight.
[dance music playing]
Mmm...
Leaving you
Fighting me
Leaving you
Fighting me
What's the price
Can't let it by
Give me life
What's the price
Leaving tonight
Leaving is hard...
Can I tell you something?
Just felt really
all alone recently...
TRAVIS: I'm still here.
And I'll always be here
for you. Okay?
Promise.
Family.
Five, six, seven, eight.
Nice, girls!
You killed it. Okay.
You guys nervous
for the competition?
No way. I'm so excited.
Not gonna lie.
I am a little nervous.
Well, don't be.
You guys look fantastic.
Okay, you all need to go home
and get plenty of rest tonight.
I will meet you all
at the auditorium tomorrow.
I'm really excited,
and I'm so proud of you guys.
Okay, group hug
and then we can all go home.
- You guys got this, okay?
- Okay.
- I feel it.
- [all laughing]
Now, we have a lot of talent
in the building tonight,
but only one
can be crowned the winner
of today's
StarTime competition.
[dance music playing]
[tempo slows down]
Like a delicate rose
So graceful and fine
Each battle so brittle
in this heart of mine
And my fear is a storm
raging deep in my soul
If I let myself love,
will I lose all control?
Like the dove,
it's just so scared to fly...
[applause]
I know you're a little nervous,
but take a deep breath.
What do we say
when we're a little nervous?
- Keep moving.
- Keep moving.
You got it, Ker.
I love you.
Own this stage, stage, stage
You better get off, we own
this stage, stage, stage
You better get off, we own
this stage, stage, stage
You better get off, we own
this stage, stage, stage
You better get off, we own
this stage, stage, stage
You better get off, we own
this stage, stage, stage
You better get off, we own
this stage, stage, stage
You better get off, we own
this stage, stage, stage
You better get off, we own
this stage, stage, stage
Stage, stage, stage, stage,
stage, stage, stage, stage
Stage, stage, stage, stage,
stage, stage, stage, stage
Stage, stage, stage, stage,
stage, stage, stage, stage
You better get off
We own this
[applause]
Whoo! Go, Ker!
EMCEE: Oh, my God!
Was that not
the most amazing performance
you've ever seen
in your entire life?
Amazing. Incredible.
And the winner of this year's
StarTime dance competition
and winner
of the $10,000 prize is...
The Rock Angel!
[applause]
Oh, Ker!
That was so good. You did it.
- I did?
- Yeah.
Yeah, you did it.
I am so proud of both of you.
I wish I could have made it.
- It was all Lex anyways.
- Oh, no, it was all you.
You took the stage
and killed it.
I'm glad you decided
to teach the girls.
They won that competition
because of your support.
That's something to be proud of.
I see you brought Travis.
Y'all were cute.
Stop it, okay? He just wanted
to watch you dance.
I bet he did.
- Ker.
- Lex.
No, it's nothing, okay?
He's just a friend.
- And Ker's just being silly.
- Oh, really? Just a friend?
Ah...
Come on, Lex. You can tell us.
We're team Lex here.
No, I swear it's nothing.
I know. Why don't we have
this Travis boy over for dinner?
And then I can meet him.
Oh, absolutely not.
Why not? It would be nice.
And I can see who you're
getting so worked up about.
No, that is not happening. Okay,
I'm going to bed. Good night.
I guess she won't
be needing these.
Huh?
I can't believe
they let you guys wear that
- to school today.
- I know.
I was totally getting
some looks from Mrs. Aldean,
but Coach Harris was
checking me out like a perv.
- That's gross.
- I think I'm gonna try this on.
- That's cute.
- Super cute.
I need a new dress. My dad's
making me go to this lame party.
- I hate when parents do that.
- Tell me about it.
TRAVIS: Blaze.
Yeah. What? What?
- Dog.
- What's good?
Dude, when did you
get back in town?
- A few days ago, man.
- What? Oh, my...
Came back to the place
I said I'd never come back to.
Well, you're
always gonna do that.
- Man, it's been a minute.
- It has been.
- Wow. How are you? Good?
- Good, man.
You gotta swing
through the studio.
Yeah, I wanna hear
some new mixes.
Oh, yeah. I got you.
How's things going with Skyla?
You should
definitely buy that.
Makes my ass look good.
- Your ass always looks good.
- [laughs]
Sssss. All right,
so there's this new girl.
Yeah, dude, she's like...
Dog, that's a problem.
What's her name?
- Lex.
- Lex.
Okay, okay. I see you.
Yeah, dude. Nah, dude.
Just breathe. Chill. Chill.
She's wearing,
like, big-ass pants.
I just--I don't like Lex.
Why?
Because she's clearly
just trying to get
her claws into Travis,
and this is my team.
- She needs to answer to me.
- Yeah, facts.
So...wait.
Do you like Travis?
Wow, Jordan.
You're such a genius.
- Shut up.
- Since when?
Why?
I don't know.
Like, a few months, I guess.
I don't really know
how he feels anymore
ever since she came along
and started messing things up
with her Detroit happiness.
So, does he know
that you like him?
No.
I tried to tell him,
but it just--
I just couldn't find
the right time.
Skyla, obviously
that's your fault.
I can't believe
that bitch stole your dude.
- JORDAN: Okay.
- Thank you.
Nobody stole anyone.
He doesn't even know
that she likes him
and neither does Lex.
Why don't you just
tell him how you feel?
You know what? That's actually
a great idea, Jordan.
- Of course it is.
- For people who like to beg.
Yeah, make him beg.
You're way too pretty to beg.
- What if that doesn't happen?
- Then I guess we'll see.
Skyla, seriously? You're
being ridiculous right now.
Ridiculous?
Trust me.
I know what I'm doing.
[medium tempo playing]
You pushed me.
No, I didn't.
Don't lie. You pushed me.
I would never do that.
You know what, Lex?
You have been jealous of me
ever since the day
I let you on my team.
Okay, that's insane.
Okay? Stop it, all right?
This is ridiculous.
Come on, Skyla.
She wouldn't do that.
She pushed me
and you know it.
She didn't push you.
You tripped.
Okay, we literally all saw you.
You know what, Travis?
I can't believe you.
You are such a traitor.
A traitor? Really?
You completely let her
ruin what we had.
Remember the promise
you made me?
You said
that no matter what,
you would always be there
for me, like family.
What happened
to that promise, Travis?
Nothing happened
to that promise, Skyla.
Okay?
That doesn't mean I can't
be friends with other people.
[crickets chirping]
Here.
Travis, I'm home. It's--
Just take it. I should have
gave you to you a lot sooner.
Well, thanks.
Sorry about all that.
No, it's--it's not
that big of a deal.
It's fine.
Yeah, I know, but, I mean,
it's not really your drama
to be dealing with.
Look, it's obvious
Skyla has feelings for you.
I just didn't see it coming.
I probably should
have seen it coming.
I mean, we've been friends
for a long time.
I get it.
She's been through a lot.
I can only imagine.
There's only so much
I can do, you know?
Yeah.
Look, I get it.
I should probably go inside.
It's getting late and I have
lots of school to do, so...
Yeah. Yeah,
I should probably go too.
Okay. Yeah.
See you tomorrow?
- Yeah.
- Okay.
TRAVIS: All right.
- Good night.
- Yeah, good night.
Ker, what are you doing?
So embarrassing.
[both laughing]
Damn.
Where are they at?
Who's in charge here?
Uh, Skyla.
Well, it's not Skyla anymore.
She called.
She says she's moving out
and not responsible anymore.
So somebody here has
to pay the rent.
You gotta pay by the end of
the month or you gotta get out.
It's gotta be cleaned as well.
And decide something quick
because I got a list of dancers
waiting for this space.
All right.
Thanks, dude.
Looks like Skyla bailed on us.
Should I call her?
I'll go call Aaron.
Yo, Aaron.
What's good? Where you at?
What?
What are you talking about?
Wait, wait.
Dude, are you kidding me?
Nah. Nah, I just thought
we were tighter than that.
But it's cool.
Well, no practice tonight.
Carly and Aaron are
with Skyla, so...
Not shocked about that.
Well, I'm not surprised
by Carly, but...Aaron?
Supposed to be,
like, my best friend.
Anyway, uh...
I can still walk you home.
If you want to, of course.
Yeah. I'd like that.
Hey, thanks
for walking me home.
I mean, it'd kind of make me
a jerk if I didn't, wouldn't it?
Yeah, actually.
A really big jerk.
- A really big jerk. All right.
- A little bit.
- Can I ask you a question?
- Yeah, sure. What?
Do you...
like me?
You know, like,
like me, like me?
That's stupid.
- Are we dancing now? Yeah?
- Yeah. Yeah.
- Do I like you?
- Yeah.
- Maybe a little bit.
- Just a little?
- Just a little bit.
- [laughs]
No. Yeah.
I think you're
a super cool chick.
And...
I don't know. There's just--
There's something
about you that--
that just makes me feel
like I can just...be me.
I just want you to know...
that if you
ever need anything...
I'll be here for you.
Always.
It's getting--
It's getting late. I should go.
Wait. What--
Did I--Did I say something?
No. No. I just...
I'll just talk to you later.
[sobbing]
MAN'S VOICE: I promise.
I will always
be there for you.
Yes, Daddy.
Hey. I promise.
Give me a hug. Come here.
[sniffles]
[sentimental music]
[sniffles]
Okay, listen. you gotta--
Olivia, you're not even...
Oh, my God.
Stop. Stop. Stop.
It's an absolute mess.
So just--just call it
a night. Go home.
[phone buzzes]
[sighing]
[knocking]
Yes?
- Hi.
- Hi.
Uh, you must be Lex's mom.
I'm Travis.
Lex and I,
we--we dance together.
Oh, yes.
Yes. Hi, Travis.
- Hi.
- Come on in.
Okay. Yeah.
Sorry for the mess.
We're still getting situated.
Oh, no worries. I get it.
So go ahead
and wait right here,
and I'll tell Lex
that you're here.
Lex, there's a really cute boy
out here wanting to see you.
Uh...
I don't want to see him.
Can you just...
tell him I can't right now?
Lex, don't be like that.
He's waiting for you.
Mom, please. I really
don't want to talk to him.
Can you just say I'm
not feeling well or something?
Okay.
Travis, I'm so sorry. She's
not feeling well right now.
Oh, yeah, no, it's okay.
Uh, can you just
give her a message for me?
Yeah, of course.
There's this, uh--
It's this big competition
called the Rock Your Dance
competition.
- Okay.
- Huge prize
and a scholarship
for everybody that wins.
I was just wanting to see
if she would be on board
for something
like that, but...
Okay. Well,
I'll make sure to tell her.
Okay. Yeah, Lex is just...
Yeah, she's just
an amazing dancer, so...
That's very sweet of you.
- She is.
- Yeah.
I'll make sure to let her know.
Okay. Thank you.
You're welcome.
It was really nice
to meet you.
Oh, it was nice to meet you,
too, Travis.
Yeah. I hope Lex starts
to feel better soon.
- Yeah. Yeah, me, too.
- Yeah.
Well, yeah.
Well, you have
a great day, okay?
- Yeah, you, too. [slips]
- Oh! Are you all right?
- Yeah. Yeah, I'm fine.
- Okay.
- All right. Bye.
- Bye.
Lex, that was unacceptable.
Why didn't you go out there
and talk to that sweet boy?
'Cause I didn't want to, Mom.
Why?
I just didn't want to.
It's up to me
who I want to talk to.
Okay.
You're not acting like yourself.
Tell me what's wrong.
Nothing's wrong, Mom.
I'm fine.
Just forget about it, okay?
Do you know why he came by?
How would I know?
I didn't invite him over.
There's this big dance
competition,
and he wants you and the team
to sign up.
Sounds really exciting
and a lot of fun.
It's everything you've
ever dreamed about, right?
You want to make
new friends and...
Honey, what's wrong?
What's going on
in that beautiful head of yours?
I know you got a lot going on.
Moving you around all the time.
It's my fault. I'm sorry.
No. It's not your fault, Mom.
I'm just a wreck.
I didn't mean
to take it out on you.
- Lex.
- What?
So, Daddy's got
to tell you something, okay?
Okay.
I, um, gonna have to go away
for a little bit.
Okay.
- And, uh--
- Daddy, I love you.
It's, uh--
It's grown-up stuff, okay?
I don't think, uh--I don't
think you'd understand, but...
I think--I think I have
daddy issues and trust issues.
God, I never wanted
to be that girl.
Ten years in waiting.
I'm not holding
my breath anymore either.
Let me tell you,
it's a character flaw in him,
not in you.
You're a very strong
young lady.
And we have each other.
I know we do.
And honestly, I could care less
if he ever comes back.
I just need you.
You got me.
There's something
I have to do.
[exhilarating music]
I'm so sorry.
- For what? What?
- For a lot of things.
No, you don't have to--
No, seriously,
just...accept it.
Okay.
Yeah. Let's do it.
Do what? What--
The Rock Your Dance
competition.
Okay. Let's do it.
Yeah.
I mean,
that was a little quick.
Yeah. We just--We need
to find a few more dancers.
Well, lucky
I already have an idea.
BLAZE: Hey, hey.
Hey, Lex, this is Blaze.
He used to be our DJ,
but he moved away for a minute.
This guy's got
some crazy mixes.
What's good?
Come on, dude.
Just show what you got.
I got you.
[hip-hop beat playing]
[scratching]
Oh, that's sick.
Yeah, you know I'm lit.
Hey, you know,
Sky hit me up the other day.
Could not deal with
the attitude, so I told her no.
But hope she's not
as bad as her.
Oh, trust me.
I'm nothing like Skyla.
Dude, Lex is much easier
to deal with than Skyla.
And a lot better
of a dancer, too, but...
She's a lot better-looking, too.
Come on, for real? Just...
All right. We just need
two more dancers.
So, you got anybody?
I think I'll have
someone y'all like.
- Yeah?
- Yeah.
Let's go. Come on.
Shoot him a call.
- Yeah.
- Let's get him in here.
Yo, Max.
Yeah, it's me, Blaze.
I got somebody looking for you.
No, not like that, bro.
Like a dance scene.
Why would somebody
be looking for you?
Yeah? All right, bet.
Meet me in the studio later.
All right.
- He's in.
- TRAVIS: Hey!
Yo, this is my boy Max.
- Max.
- Hey.
Let's see what you got.
[smooth hip-hop beat]
- Wow. That was awesome.
- Thanks.
- Yeah. Welcome to the team.
- For real?
Yo, you killed it.
- One down, one to go.
- Let's go.
[chattering, laughing]
- What is that?
- Dang!
Ohhh!
We got
that money, money...
[rap song continues]
What's that?
Let's go check it out.
[hip-hop beat]
- She's the one.
- She's the one.
She's most definitely the one.
- You gotta join our team.
- What?
We have a dance team,
and we need just one more person
for the Rock Your Dance
competition.
Are you for real?
I literally love the Rock
Your Dance competition.
I've dreamt of dancing
in it for forever.
- That's awesome.
- I'm so excited.
- Sick. Can I see your phone?
- Yeah. Here.
Here's my number.
We're rehearsing later.
Just text me,
and I will send you the address.
Yeah, keep it bumping.
Oh, he--he means music.
Yeah, he's our DJ.
Wow. You guys have
your own DJ?
That's dope.
He's cute for a DJ.
Yeah, I like her.
She's good.
Wait. For a DJ?
What's that supposed to mean?
Hey, shut up. Come on.
- Is that a bad thing?
- No. No. No.
All right, guys.
So we all agree
that we need to make some money
for the studio time
and now the entry fee for
the Rock Your Dance competition.
All right?
Well, let's get to work.
Lex, you said you had something.
Yeah. I was working
on some stuff last night
and I think I came up with
something you're gonna like.
Hip, up. Hip, up.
Throw it back.
Hit, hit, hit.
And then bring it back down.
And then up one more time.
And then throw it back.
What the hell, you guys?
What are you waiting for?
That's pretty
simple stuff, Skyla.
I mean, we can
hit harder than that.
Angel, if you want
to be on my team,
I need you
to shut up and listen.
Angel's right.
We can do way better.
I'm not paying for time
to hear bad ideas,
so you need
to get this right.
We need to focus.
Otherwise,
you can kiss the competition
and your pretty scholarships
goodbye.
Let's run it again
from the top.
Five, six,
five, six, seven eight--
Mom!
- I'm so happy you made it.
- I told you I would.
Lex, the girls
and I have been talking,
and we want
to cover your fees
for the Rock Your Dance
competition.
No way.
Girls, that's so sweet.
I don't know what to say,
but thank you.
Thank you so much.
Mom, I thought
we were just having pizza.
We are.
And I also invited a friend
of mine from work, George.
He's gonna come
with his daughter.
What party?
I thought it was just us.
It'll be fun, right?
More people, more fun.
I gotta hurry up 'cause they're
gonna be here any minute.
- [doorbell rings]
- Oh, they're here.
Okay. I didn't have time
to get ready.
- Do I look okay?
- Seriously?
Okay.
George. Oh, hi.
Oh, this is your daughter.
You are so beautiful.
Come on in.
These are my daughters,
Lex and Kerri.
Nice to meet you, ladies.
This is my daughter, Skyla.
- Lex, I got you something.
- RACHEL: Isn't that sweet?
And they also brought a cake.
Honey, where are your manners?
Say thank you.
Yeah. Thank you.
[Rachel sighs]
Dad, can we leave?
I feel suffocated
by this tiny room.
GEORGE: Skyla.
Can we just go?
I don't want to be here.
And I'm not...
going to celebrate
her birthday.
Mom.
I'm sorry.
Dad, let's go.
- Rachel, I'm sorry, but--
- Are you coming or not?
Skyla!
I, uh...
So sorry, Lex.
Little birdie told me
you'd be out here.
- My mom?
- Maybe.
Happy belated
birthday to Lex
You're sitting over here
Looking a little sad
You need to get something
off your chest
Wow.
Happy birthday to Lex
You is the best
Thank you.
My dad used to...
take me to a park like this one
all the time when I was little.
It's one of the last
few memories I have of him.
So every now and then, I...
try to find
the nearest one and...
hold on to that memory
for as long as I can.
Is that weird?
Mm-mmm.
It's been a crazy year.
No pressure.
I'd be as far or close
as you need me to be.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
My mind's there
And it's in the air
And I'm self-aware
'Cause my body's got
a million-dollar mind
And it's spent on perfume,
in this room
I'm not going immune
In the crowd
Big moments
I'm a May queen
In the month of June
And a fool
You know the rules
'Cause you just get tired
if you don't rest up, too
Ooh...
Three, two, one,
catch me
Catch me if I fall
Take it to new levels,
no holes
Can't fathom the surprise
That's reflectin'
off my eyes
Don't wait for it
Too long
But we'll be here,
stay till dawn
Can't fathom the surprise
That's reflectin'
off my eyes
Catch me,
Catch me if I fall
Had to...
[sighs]
Listen up, people.
We're not in this competition
for fun.
I need us to beat Lex
and Travis, no matter what.
That means we gotta work harder
and we gotta dance better.
Do you understand me?
I mean, we're working
as hard as we can.
Right.
What more can we do?
Whatever. Let's just
do it again from the top.
Five, six, seven, eight.
I'm really excited for tomorrow.
We've gotta win this thing.
I mean, that money
would be nice and all,
but I'm honestly really
excited about that scholarship.
That would be sick.
I looked up the school.
They do have
a sick DJ music program.
- Yeah?
- Kind of jealous
I can't afford
a school like that.
Makes me wish
I was on the team.
Jordan, what about you?
Um, I haven't really
thought about it.
I guess I just love dancing
and being on this team
with you guys.
Aw, that's sweet.
- Lucky, what about you?
- Girl, I just...
I'd just love to win.
That's all it is.
And I love you guys
for giving me that chance.
Has anyone heard from Max?
There's no way he's gonna
be late on our last rehearsal.
Nah. I mean,
I haven't heard from him.
Honestly, I don't know,
but we've got to get started,
so he can just jump in
when he gets here, I guess.
- I guess so.
- Let's get started.
So, I guess this is
what that was all about.
Yeah, I have to apologize again
for all that.
Probably the most
embarrassing moment in my life.
It's okay.
I actually felt worse for you
than I did for me or even Lex.
She was pretty hard
on you, George.
Yeah.
- But we're working through it.
- Yeah.
I really want to thank you
for your understanding.
- Where is he?
- I have no idea.
He's not answering my calls.
He just texted me,
said he's about to walk in.
It's all about
the friction
Cold-hearted
with addiction
Sorry, guys.
It pays to be on this team.
Looks like Team Synergy
doesn't have enough dancers.
That sucks for you.
You're gonna have to forfeit.
Don't ever mess with me.
- You've gotta be kidding me.
- So we have to drop out?
[sighs]
The rules require
five dancers, so...
I have an idea.
Let me do it.
- Do what?
- Dance.
For real. I've been watching
this routine for two weeks.
I could do it in my sleep.
And besides,
you guys worked way too hard
just to let it go.
We can do this.
I mean, it's like
our best choice at the moment.
It's our only choice.
- All right, let's do it.
- Got it.
What's up, y'all?
Wow.
Tonight's finna be spicy, y'all,
'cause we got some hot teams
coming at you
with some dope performances.
And the winning team
will be winning a $25,000 prize
and a full-ride scholarship to
the Segway School of the Arts.
It's a good school, baby.
It's bougie, honey. All right?
You guys ready for this?
Let's do it.
So, I'm gonna get
out of y'all way
'cause I feel like
y'all are ready to turn up.
So without further ado,
please welcome Purple Passion.
I know I didn't have
to run away
I know
I never meant
to leave my mind astray
Now I know
Can't believe
I didn't notice you
I didn't see a storm
was coming through it all
I wish that I could chase
the clouds away
Away
You're what I want
You're in my sight
I want just who you are
And I am the reason
Why I'm here without you
[applause]
Skylights, let's go!
[dance music intro]
Sip champagne
with a baddie
Might just pour less
in the addy
No service on the boat
Don't @ me
No time
Gotta catch my plane
Pull up on the scene
Turn heads, I'm a queen
Glacier on my wrist
don't lay
Pull up on the scene
Turn heads, I'm a queen
Glacier on my wrist
don't lay
Dripping, coming through,
This the wave
Pull up with
the whoo on the way
Do what I do
Do what I do
Do what I do
They wanna do what I do
I'm at the top
Got it on lock
I won it all in this lifetime
Check the timeline
I'm big time
My life is amazing
Gots the links in the cuff
Saw my homegirl pull up
We bass,
we boom, we...
[applause]
EMCEE: Team Synergy!
[hip-hop playing]
We gettin', we gettin'
We gettin' back on top
We gettin', we gettin'
We gettin' back on top
We gettin', we gettin'
We gettin' back on top
We gettin', we gettin'
We gettin' back on top
We gettin', we gettin',
We gettin' back on top
Top, top
Back on top, top, top, top
Back on top
Top, top, top
Back on top, top, top,
top, top
Hold your breath
Ain't no rest
Going right to the top
Top, top, top
We gettin' back on top
We gettin' back on top
Top, top, top
- Back on top
- Back on top, top, top, top
Back on top, top, top, top
Back on top
Top, top, top
Back on top, top, top
Top, top, top
[applause]
Whoo!
Damn, kid,
you was bumpin' out there.
Right?
Yeah!
EMCEE: All right, everybody.
We have two teams
moving into our final round.
And those teams are...
Team Skylights
and Team Synergy!
Congratulations
to our finalists.
They are backstage right now,
rehearsing for our team battle.
[applause]
We will see you soon.
We got this.
Yeah, we do.
[applause]
EMCEE: Skylights,
let's get it!
We got the rock
Now they watching
I like them boots
that Givenchy
EMCEE: Team Synergy!
Shimmer, shimmer
Glimmer, winner
I eat beats like this
for dinner
You can say
when we're out killing
You was there
from the beginning
Shimmer, shimmer
Glimmer, winner
Triple threat...
[cheers and applause]
All right, ladies and gentlemen,
both teams were amazing.
But, unfortunately,
there can only be one winner.
And that winner is...
Team Synergy!
[cheers and applause]
Congratulations, you guys.
You have just won $25,000
and a scholarship to
the Segway School of the Arts.
[squealing, laughing]
Yeah!
[cheering]
We gettin' back on top
We gettin', we gettin'
You know we ain't gonna stop
We gettin' back on top
We gettin', we gettin'
We gettin' back on top
Hold your breath
Ain't no rest
Going right to the top
We gettin' back on top
We gettin', we gettin'
You know we ain't gonna stop
We gettin' back on top
We gettin', we gettin'
We gettin' back on top
Hold your breath
Ain't no rest
Going right to the top
No stopping
Till I'm back and then
We're only
gonna tell you once
We're ready
for the title win
We pressing, all our work
our life for this
Don't sweat it...
We cracking out for this
No pressure, we feel it
This is our chance to win
Don't fight us, we get it
Just give us space to breathe
The clock is ticking
The competition will be...
- Show
- [clapping in rhythm]
Show
It's showtime
You know it's a priority.
Showtime
Showtime
Showtime
Showtime
[dance music intro]
WOMAN: Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ah-ah
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh
[clock alarm beeping]
- Good morning.
- Morning.
Go put your shoes on. You don't
wanna be late for the bus.
Mom, are you gonna make it to
the dance competition tonight?
Of course.
Honey, you are amazing.
And I can't wait to see that
solo you've been working on.
Okay. Well, it starts
at 7:00, okay? Don't forget.
- Okay. I love you.
- I love you.
Bring in the mail
for me, please.
Okay. I got you.
[sighs]
[footsteps approaching]
- What exactly is all this?
- Just a little data entry.
So glad I don't have
to do this anymore.
Amanda, what exactly do you do?
My job?
My job's to make sure
everybody's happy.
[scoffs] Not everyone.
I'm so excited for this.
Me, too.
Look. There's the judges.
Okay. Let's zip that up.
- How do I look?
- You look perfect.
Did mom come?
I haven't seen her.
Uh, you know, I didn't.
Why don't you go check?
[audience chattering]
I didn't see mom
anywhere out there.
Don't worry, okay?
She said she'd make it.
- Let's do this.
- Yep, yep.
- Okay.
- [applause]
And we have some serious
young and talented dancers
for you here tonight.
[classical music playing]
[applause]
[hip-hop playing]
Ah, yeah
Ah, yeah
Ah, yeah
Oh, I'm glad I caught you
before you got away.
I need you to make
a presentation on a new product.
Just as long as I get it tonight
for a board meeting
tomorrow morning.
Oh, I have a, um...
Never mind.
[exhales]
Can you see Mom?
Uh, no, I don't see her.
Maybe she's in the back.
- Well, I hope she made it.
- Yeah.
- Hey, you did a good job, Ker.
- And you, too. You killed it.
Well, thank you.
You were even better than Alex.
[both laughing]
[applause]
EMCEE: Hey, so how did
our judges like that, huh?
And now, for the moment
you have all been waiting for,
please help me
welcome Lex Farley,
the dancing queen!
[applause]
[dance music intro]
WOMAN: Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ah-ah
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh
EMCEE: All right! Let's
give it up for Lex Farley! Yeah!
[applause]
- You did so good.
- Thank you.
Uh, I guess Mom
couldn't make it.
Yeah.
Hey, can you text her
and tell her we're headed home?
I just have
to change real quick.
- Yeah.
- Okay. [laughs]
Hey, Lex.
Hey.
That was awesome.
Thanks.
I'ma...I'ma go now.
But I'll see you
at dance tomorrow?
Yeah. Sure. Good night.
Good night, dancing queen?
Yeah. I don't know
what that was.
I'd never...
Sure.
It fits, though.
- You went like this.
- Yeah.
Yeah. Was that
your favorite part?
Yeah. And then also
when you went like that.
Yeah? What did I do?
I went like what?
You went like that.
I don't know if that's
what I did, Kerri. Don't fall.
And Jessica was like,
"Ugh, I hate your dancing."
And I was like,
"Ugh, I hate your dress."
You really said that to her?
Hey, guys.
- Mom!
- How was the competition?
It was awesome.
Why didn't you come?
Oh, honey, Isaac gave me
this huge project
and said I had
to finish it tonight.
I'm sorry, Lex.
Lex!
- [door opens, closes]
- We looked for you all night.
[sighs] I know,
and I'm so sorry, honey.
- Hey, Rachel.
- Oh! Isaac, you scared me.
Listen, I'm almost done
with the report. I--
Rachel, I didn't come here
to ask for the report.
I came here to give you this.
What's this?
I'm really sorry.
I have to let you go.
[sniffles]
- Okay, so what's this one?
- California.
- Nice. Okay. And this one?
- Texas.
There you go. And this one?
- Florida.
- There you go.
You're getting it. You're
getting it. What about this one?
-Hey, guys.
-Oklahoma.
Oklahoma. You always forget
that one. You remembered it.
KERRI: And then
there's Nebraska.
LEX: Mm-hmm.
It looks really pretty.
Thanks.
Oh, Mom, guess what happened
at dance class today.
- What?
- The teacher told Lex
that she's gonna get a solo
in the next competition, too.
Ker, stop. It's not
that big of a deal.
That is amazing.
That doesn't surprise me.
- You work so hard.
- Thanks, Mom.
So, there's something
I wanted to tell you guys.
[sighs]
You know how it's been
really hard ever since...
- Yeah.
- And it's just, you know,
been us for a really long time.
And you know that I have
always, always been thinking
about giving you guys
a better life.
So I really need you
to understand.
Um, understand what?
I need you both
to understand.
And please don't--
don't hate me.
I can't afford to keep you guys
in dance anymore.
Why not?
Because we're short on money.
It kills me that I have
to take it away from you guys.
And I am so sorry, but I have
tried every other angle.
There's nothing else I can do.
Mom, it's okay. It's okay.
We understand. It's fine.
We understand, Mom.
Thank you, honey.
I've tried everything.
I don't know what else to do.
Um, I have an idea.
What?
What if I start homeschooling?
I'll have more time. I can get
a part-time job, help out.
I can pay
to get Kerri back in at least.
No. That is not your job.
You need to stay in school
and just be a kid, okay?
I am already hunting for jobs,
and I'm gonna get one.
Everything is gonna
be fine, okay, Lex?
Everything
is going to be fine.
It's gonna work out.
It always does, doesn't it?
Okay.
Okay, then.
Who wants pizza tonight?
Me.
Sounds good.
You finish up that homework
and I'll go order it, okay?
LEX: Okay. Sounds good.
Okay, we gotta ace this test.
Let's get back to it.
Okay.
Five, six, seven, eight.
Hit. Hit. More face.
Sharper. You got it.
Sharper.
Lex, you are gonna be an
amazing dancer when you grow up.
You're already better than me.
Do you know that?
Left foot, right foot,
left foot, right foot,
left foot.
[Lex giggling]
[crickets chirping]
-Um, there?
-Right there.
Okay, okay.
-Yeah. Do it. Do it.
-Yeah.
Oh, we have
to create the whole...
You know what?
You put that one.
You want them
to disappear, right?
Yeah.
- Yeah. Isn't that funny?
- Yeah.
- Isn't that cool?
- Wait, why did you put that...
- I don't know
- ...with that.
- Hey, guys.
- Hey, Mom.
- But what's the wrong spot?
- You're good.
So I gotta tell you something.
You might be
a little excited about it.
I got a new job.
- [gasps]
- Mom, congratulations.
It's a really good opportunity.
Really good.
But it's in Los Angeles.
I know. It's not ideal,
but it's a really good job.
I mean, it pays double
of what I'm getting
paid now for two jobs.
And best of all, I can
get you guys back in dance.
- I'm excited.
- Yes.
If I don't take this job,
I can't afford to pay
the bills here anymore.
The last thing we need
is to be homeless.
Yeah. Trust me. I get it.
We've just been moving
our whole lives.
This started to feel
like home, you know?
But, hey,
that doesn't matter.
You got a job.
I'm really happy for you, Mom.
Congratulations.
I'm excited.
You are? Oh, good.
Oh, good.
LEX: Shouldn't you be in bed?
KERRI: I'm scared.
- Of what?
- Going to L.A.
I'll have to leave my friends
and the dance team.
I know.
Mom's trying her best, okay?
It's hard on her, too.
Will you come tuck me in?
Of course I will. Come on.
I really am excited for you.
I was just...
being selfish earlier.
But I'm really proud of you.
And I love you.
Thank you.
[woman on P.A.] Good afternoon,
ladies and gentlemen.
Bus 5550 to Palm Springs
is now...
Hello, West Coast
Oh, it's nothing like it
The whole entire drive
to the 405
405
Wind in my head, don't care
I'm reaching for the sky
Here goes the film
One night I'll give it a try
Unpacked my life
This girl has arrived
Girl has arrived
Box after box
I keep on going through 'em
My brand-new life
Still getting used to it
I can't control
My body moves to it
It's in my soul
I'm gonna fight
Listen
It started with a dream
I captured
every time machine
Can't go backwards
Living in the now
Make my mama proud
It's time to turn
the music up loud, loud, loud
The lights are bright
Here we go again
This is my time
I will show them
Get up and dance
L.A., here I come
Oh, you're not asleep yet.
No, I'm not sleepy.
Wow, it looks so cool in here.
I love what you did.
Yeah?
Yes. Look at your room.
Look at our house.
Look at us.
LEX: Yeah.
[sighs] I know it's still hard.
Mom, please, don't.
Lex, what is it
that you really want?
It's so hard
to see you this way.
I really want
to start homeschooling.
I just don't want to have to go
through it all again, you know,
being the new girl
and trying to fit in.
And then make new friends
and finally meet people
that I like
only to say goodbye
to them in a year.
[sighs] I know, babe.
I'm so sorry about that.
I just want to finish school
and move on to college.
You know what?
Let me think about it.
- Really?
- Yeah.
Let me think about it.
- Good night.
- Good night. Thank you.
I'm home!
LEX: Hey. How was
your first day at school?
Oh, it was awesome.
We played games. And guess what.
What?
We even watched a movie.
A movie?
That sounds like a pretty cool
first day at school, huh?
So, how was the lunch?
Oh, it was amazing.
It was nothing
like the old cardboard pizza
at my last school.
- That was nasty.
- That's what you always said.
So don't you think you
should come to my school?
Well, technically, I wouldn't
be going to your school.
Why not?
'Cause we're not
in the same grade, Ker.
Oh, yeah. I forgot my school
only goes to seventh grade.
Yeah. But I think
I'm really gonna like
this homeschooling thing.
It'll give me some free time
to get a part-time job
and help out, you know?
- Oh, yeah.
- Okay.
You need to do some homework,
and I need to run to the store
and grab a few things. Okay?
Okay.
I'll see you in a minute, okay?
- See you in a minute.
- [both] Love you!
- Jinx!
- Jinx!
Is there something on my face?
No. No, you look, uh...
- Look what?
- Yeah. Nothing.
There's nothing on your face.
You're good. Um...
- You're funny.
- Thanks.
You new around here?
Uh, how'd you know?
Kind of lived here
my whole life.
I know, like, everybody
around here.
Everybody?
- I don't think I know you.
- Oh, okay.
Yeah, we just moved here
from Detroit.
- Oh, Detroit, really?
- Yeah.
I was in Detroit.
It's okay.
Um...Um...
And that'll be, uh, $14 even.
Okay. Um...
Uh, yeah. There you go.
Uh, thank you.
Yeah.
Hey, you forgot
your dollar. Huh?
[panting]
He was so hot.
- RACHEL: Morning.
- Morning.
Lex, where's the milk?
Didn't you go
to the grocery store yesterday?
Oh. Shoot, Mom.
You know, Ker loves her cereal
in the morning,
so she probably used the rest.
Why don't I go to the store
and, you know, get some more
for tomorrow.
No, no, no, no.
I'll just use one of these.
No, Mom, Mom. No, no, it's fine.
Look, it's my bad.
I should have gotten a whole
gallon anyway, so listen...
- Okay. See you later.
- Oh, okay. Be careful.
Lex, your breakfast!
[groans] Lex!
Guys, I can't wait
for the dance competition.
It's gonna be so much fun.
The winner gets $10,000.
That's crazy. I would shop
for, like, a week.
After school, we have to
practice harder if we wanna win.
Excuse me.
I'm Kerri, and I heard
you guys were talking,
and I just wanted to tell you
that I'm a dancer, too.
Oh, that's cool.
We love dancing.
You should come join sometime.
Um, you don't really look
like a dancer.
Actually, you know what?
Meet us in the gym during lunch
break and show us what you got.
If we like it, we will consider
letting you join our team.
But if not, it's gonna be
really embarrassing for you.
Fine. I'm not scared.
Cool. Don't chicken out.
[muttering]
You looking for someone?
Uh, no.
Um...Hey, what happened
to the other guy?
The other guy?
- You mean Travis?
- Yeah. Travis.
Uh, was he the one
working yesterday morning?
Yeah, he's the only
young guy that works here
besides me, of course, so...
Okay.
Is everything okay? Did you have
an unpleasant experience?
'Cause I can get you
a feedback card.
No, no, no. No, no.
My experience was so great.
He's--He's amazing.
At his job.
Yeah, he's, uh,
really great at, um,
bagging groceries.
So I came back here to tell you
that you've got a good one
on your hands there, so...
Yeah. Um, yeah,
I love this stuff.
So I better get--
Have a good day. Thank you.
Okay.
Okay, noted.
Oh, you showed up.
I thought you would be scared.
At least you get
a point for that.
So, ready to show us
what you got?
- Yep.
- Cool.
[dance music playing]
[music stops]
That was amazing.
More like fabulous.
You're a really
great dancer, Kerri.
- You can dance, girl.
- Thank you.
So does that mean I'm in now?
Of course. You're in.
Thank you so much.
The bad news. We won't be going
to the dance competition, so...
- Why not?
- Because we don't have
a dance instructor anymore.
She quit this morning.
And we can't practice
by ourselves.
We need someone to teach us
some new dance moves.
Guys, my sister's
an amazing dancer.
She taught me
everything I know,
and I'm sure she can teach us
for the competition.
That would be so cool, Kerri.
And also, tell her that our moms
would pay her
the exact same amount
they were paying
our other instructor.
Okay, I'll talk to her about it.
Cross your fingers.
-Fingers crossed.
-Good luck, Kerri.
- No, Ker.
- Please.
- No.
- Please.
No. I'm too busy.
- Seriously?
- Yeah.
Mom, please tell her. Please.
No, mom, please don't.
Lex, you would be
an amazing dance coach.
You're always
teaching Kerri anyway.
- KERRI: See?
- But I don't want to do it.
I don't want
to be just a babysitter.
I told you guys,
I want to get a part-time job.
Excuse me. We're not babies.
- Sorry.
- Did I tell you it pays money?
Oh! Well, in that case,
it's a great opportunity.
You love dance.
I think you'll enjoy it
more than you realize.
I'm not gonna force you,
but think about it.
Okay, I'll think about it.
She's thinking about it.
Oh, my God.
Oh, my God.
You're thinking about it.
And I can move. I can dance.
Yeah. There it is.
- I got it.
- Wow.
What is that?
So, is it yes or no?
I have to think about it.
Let me think about it.
Give her a little time
to think about it.
Okay, Mom. Just one night.
- Oh, okay. You have one night.
- Putting a time limit.
- You have one night.
- 12 hours.
- 12 hours.
- KERRI: 12 hours.
- Putting a time limit on it.
- Mm-hmm.
All right, I'll do it.
- [gasps] Really?
- Yeah.
Come here. [laughs]
Thank you so much.
Yeah, of course.
But listen.
Not every night, okay?
Just a few nights a week.
Okay. I can't wait
to tell the girls.
- They're gonna be so excited.
- Yeah?
[sighs] Okay.
Five, six,
five, six, seven, eight.
Hit. Hit. Up.
Nice. Point your feet.
Don't forget.
Hit, hit, hit, hit.
Swivel. Up.
Beautiful. Okay, keep going.
Hit, hit, hit, hit.
Swivel out. Up.
Strut, strut, out.
Jump. Nice.
Girls, is this your
favorite dance you've ever done?
- GIRLS: Yeah.
- Yeah?
Are you just saying that
'cause I just asked?
- No!
- No?
- It's fun?
- GIRLS: Yeah!
What's your favorite part?
- This part.
- Yeah.
Vogue? Yeah.
That's a good part.
You choreographed
the best dance.
Thanks, Ker.
I think so.
You're such a great dancer.
- Oh, thank you.
- Yeah.
We're so glad you
decided to teach us.
Yeah. We're gonna win.
Well, if that's the case,
we better get back to work.
Let's do it.
Push it.
You're almost there.
Push. Oh, nice! Okay.
Pull it in. And pose.
Good job, girls.
You killed it that time.
You did it.
Why do I have to dance
on Saturday
when none
of the other girls have to?
You said you wanted to.
Well, that was before I knew
that I had to wake up so early.
Okay, come on.
- [dance music playing]
- What we did last night.
Ready? Remember it? Ready?
Five, six, seven, eight.
Step, touch.
Touch. Touch.
Smile. Come on.
Hit. Hit.
Make sure you're stepping.
Touch.
Step, touch.
There you go. Yeah.
Ready? Hit the next move.
Five, six, seven, eight.
Roll. Roll.
Roll. Down. Hit.
Hit. Hit. Hit.
Yeah. Don't speed up.
Look at me.
- You want this, right?
- Yeah.
You've got to hit it harder.
- Okay.
- Okay. But I believe in you.
You've got to hit it harder.
Okay. Five, six, seven, eight.
So then she was like, "I'm
a way better dancer than you."
And I was like,
"Um, no, you're not."
So that's when I had
to set the bitch straight.
- So, who won?
- She did.
Typical, Skyla.
Well, I thought
I could beat her.
I didn't know she was
this great dancer.
[hip-hop beat playing]
Who's this bitch?
I don't know.
[sighs] She's really good.
Come on, girls.
Let's go say hi.
Hey.
Uh, hey.
They told us this was our room,
but if it's yours, no big deal.
I mean,
we can head out, it's--
Oh, no, we just
wanted to say hi.
We've never seen you
here before. You're really good.
Oh, thanks.
What's your name?
Oh, I'm Lex,
and this is my sister, Kerri.
Hey.
So, um, if you don't mind,
can we watch?
Watch me?
Yeah. Just want to see
what you got.
Maybe I can learn
a thing or two.
Uh, yeah. Sure, I guess.
Awesome.
We'll just be over here,
out of your way.
Okay, cool. Okay.
No matter what, keep moving.
Six, seven, eight.
Hit. Hit. Hit.
Good. Hit the roll. Roll. Hit.
Sky, are you crazy?
Why? What's wrong
with watching her dance?
She is awesome, isn't she?
Yeah, she is.
You guys are so good.
- Thanks.
- Thank you.
We should be friends.
Friends?
Oh, that'd be awesome.
Lex doesn't have any friends.
Well, I mean, she doesn't
have any friends here.
She had lots of friends
before we moved. You know.
Nice save, Ker.
You should come
to our dance rehearsal tonight.
We can introduce you
to our crew.
Oh, that'd be awesome.
Right, Lex?
Yeah. Right.
We'll be in the studio
6:00 to 7:00.
Cool. See you then.
Oh, my gosh.
Can you believe that?
- What?
- They loved your dancing.
Okay, you didn't get
enough rehearsal. Let's go.
Oh, here. Uh, you wanted
some peanut butter, right?
- Sure.
- Okay, I'm run inside
and go get some.
Just stay here.
Peanut butter?
I don't even want peanut butter.
Oh! I'm so sorry.
I'm suck a klutz.
It was all my fault. I...
Nope. It's all good.
It's all good.
- You got it?
- Yeah, yeah. We're cool.
- Don't worry.
- Okay.
Detroit.
Yeah. That's me.
Welcome back.
Thank you.
It's nice to see you again.
Are you sure?
After the...cracker?
Yeah, yeah. I mean,
well, they're just crackers.
Yeah.
A little beat up now,
but it'll be okay.
- Take care of 'em.
- Okay.
Yeah.
I gotta go. Um...
Uh, hey,
I still owe you a dollar.
Yeah, keep it. You're good.
- Where's the peanut butter?
- Well, they were all out.
They're never out
of peanut butter--
- This time they were.
- KERRI: Wait, what?
I can't make it
to next week's competition.
[sighs] I can't do it,
not with this new job.
I wish I could come.
Me, too.
I'm still gonna
keep trying, okay?
- I'll try for the next one.
- Okay.
Oh, yeah. Guess what happened
at dance today.
- What?
- Some girls told Lex
how much they loved
her dancing.
Oh, that's nice.
Is that true, Lex?
Yeah, but
they complimented Ker, too.
But they complimented you
the most.
That was very sweet
of whoever it was.
You guys, I love dance
and everything,
but I really want to focus
on school and get a job.
Honey, I don't want you
to have to worry about a job.
You just keep dancing and make
good grades for college, okay?
We're doing okay right now.
Mom's right.
You shouldn't give up dancing.
It's your passion.
You love it.
Okay, I'll keep dancing.
Six, seven, eight.
[smooth dance music playing]
Lex. Oh, my gosh.
Glad you can make it.
Time for introductions.
Lex, you've already met
Jordan and Carly.
This is Travis
and this is Aaron.
Nice to meet you.
Skyla says you're really good.
Is that true?
Well, I don't...
Just one way to find out.
- Show us what you got.
- Come on, Lex.
Show us what you did yesterday.
I'll play you a beat.
[hip hop intro]
He like 'em cold-cold,
He like that small 'tude
Fightin' for the spotlight
Kung-fu
He like 'em cold-cold,
He like that small 'tude
Fightin' for the spotlight
Kung-fu
Lotta money promised
But they been new
Stack one, stack two
Got me feelin' loose
Got freestyle flair
Come and gimme more
Only bad girls
On the dance floor
All them rich guys were sus
Make them spend them bucks
He like thick thighs,
what's up
Come and test your luck
Come and test your luck
Come and test your luck...
Okay. Yeah, yeah.
Hey, Skyla, can, uh--
can she--Can she join the group?
Of course she can.
That's why we invited her.
- So...
- Of course she'll join.
Yay!
Five, six, seven, eight.
SKLYA: So, how long
have you been dancing?
I don't know. I guess
as long as I can remember.
Wow. That's a long time.
So, just because
you're a great dancer
doesn't mean
you're better than me.
This team revolves around me.
What's wrong?
Why aren't you saying anything?
Man, this is great.
I'm so excited for it.
Skyla, come here.
Anyways, hope you get
what I'm trying to say.
See you later.
- Hey, what's up?
- Hey.
Yeah. Don't worry about her.
She's kind of, you know--
She's doing her own thing.
She pays for everything.
But, you know, we got you.
Don't worry about it.
Just have fun and do your thing.
- Awesome.
- You ready?
- Cool. Sick.
- All right, let's go.
Let's go. [laughs]
[crickets chirping]
- TRAVIS: Hey. [laughs]
- Hey. [laughs]
I'm not following you
or anything.
My house is this way, too,
so I'm just walking.
Okay. 'Cause I didn't
take you for a stalker.
- Stalker?
- Yeah, it's a little creepy.
- Wow.
- Mm-hmm.
- Okay.
- No, it's fine.
We can walk together.
Cool.
I was thinking about that dance
that we were working on.
- Yeah?
- Yeah.
Do you remember
that part where I, like,
kind of come up
to your left side?
Yeah.
I was just kind of imagining,
like, when I came up,
what if I grabbed your hand.
And then...we come here.
And we go up,
And then I go...
Then you bring your hands down.
And then...
Five, six,
five, six, seven, eight.
[dance music playing]
Mmm...
Leaving you
Fighting me
Leaving you
Fighting me
What's the price
Can't let it by
Give me life
What's the price
Leaving tonight
Leaving is hard...
Can I tell you something?
Just felt really
all alone recently...
TRAVIS: I'm still here.
And I'll always be here
for you. Okay?
Promise.
Family.
Five, six, seven, eight.
Nice, girls!
You killed it. Okay.
You guys nervous
for the competition?
No way. I'm so excited.
Not gonna lie.
I am a little nervous.
Well, don't be.
You guys look fantastic.
Okay, you all need to go home
and get plenty of rest tonight.
I will meet you all
at the auditorium tomorrow.
I'm really excited,
and I'm so proud of you guys.
Okay, group hug
and then we can all go home.
- You guys got this, okay?
- Okay.
- I feel it.
- [all laughing]
Now, we have a lot of talent
in the building tonight,
but only one
can be crowned the winner
of today's
StarTime competition.
[dance music playing]
[tempo slows down]
Like a delicate rose
So graceful and fine
Each battle so brittle
in this heart of mine
And my fear is a storm
raging deep in my soul
If I let myself love,
will I lose all control?
Like the dove,
it's just so scared to fly...
[applause]
I know you're a little nervous,
but take a deep breath.
What do we say
when we're a little nervous?
- Keep moving.
- Keep moving.
You got it, Ker.
I love you.
Own this stage, stage, stage
You better get off, we own
this stage, stage, stage
You better get off, we own
this stage, stage, stage
You better get off, we own
this stage, stage, stage
You better get off, we own
this stage, stage, stage
You better get off, we own
this stage, stage, stage
You better get off, we own
this stage, stage, stage
You better get off, we own
this stage, stage, stage
You better get off, we own
this stage, stage, stage
Stage, stage, stage, stage,
stage, stage, stage, stage
Stage, stage, stage, stage,
stage, stage, stage, stage
Stage, stage, stage, stage,
stage, stage, stage, stage
You better get off
We own this
[applause]
Whoo! Go, Ker!
EMCEE: Oh, my God!
Was that not
the most amazing performance
you've ever seen
in your entire life?
Amazing. Incredible.
And the winner of this year's
StarTime dance competition
and winner
of the $10,000 prize is...
The Rock Angel!
[applause]
Oh, Ker!
That was so good. You did it.
- I did?
- Yeah.
Yeah, you did it.
I am so proud of both of you.
I wish I could have made it.
- It was all Lex anyways.
- Oh, no, it was all you.
You took the stage
and killed it.
I'm glad you decided
to teach the girls.
They won that competition
because of your support.
That's something to be proud of.
I see you brought Travis.
Y'all were cute.
Stop it, okay? He just wanted
to watch you dance.
I bet he did.
- Ker.
- Lex.
No, it's nothing, okay?
He's just a friend.
- And Ker's just being silly.
- Oh, really? Just a friend?
Ah...
Come on, Lex. You can tell us.
We're team Lex here.
No, I swear it's nothing.
I know. Why don't we have
this Travis boy over for dinner?
And then I can meet him.
Oh, absolutely not.
Why not? It would be nice.
And I can see who you're
getting so worked up about.
No, that is not happening. Okay,
I'm going to bed. Good night.
I guess she won't
be needing these.
Huh?
I can't believe
they let you guys wear that
- to school today.
- I know.
I was totally getting
some looks from Mrs. Aldean,
but Coach Harris was
checking me out like a perv.
- That's gross.
- I think I'm gonna try this on.
- That's cute.
- Super cute.
I need a new dress. My dad's
making me go to this lame party.
- I hate when parents do that.
- Tell me about it.
TRAVIS: Blaze.
Yeah. What? What?
- Dog.
- What's good?
Dude, when did you
get back in town?
- A few days ago, man.
- What? Oh, my...
Came back to the place
I said I'd never come back to.
Well, you're
always gonna do that.
- Man, it's been a minute.
- It has been.
- Wow. How are you? Good?
- Good, man.
You gotta swing
through the studio.
Yeah, I wanna hear
some new mixes.
Oh, yeah. I got you.
How's things going with Skyla?
You should
definitely buy that.
Makes my ass look good.
- Your ass always looks good.
- [laughs]
Sssss. All right,
so there's this new girl.
Yeah, dude, she's like...
Dog, that's a problem.
What's her name?
- Lex.
- Lex.
Okay, okay. I see you.
Yeah, dude. Nah, dude.
Just breathe. Chill. Chill.
She's wearing,
like, big-ass pants.
I just--I don't like Lex.
Why?
Because she's clearly
just trying to get
her claws into Travis,
and this is my team.
- She needs to answer to me.
- Yeah, facts.
So...wait.
Do you like Travis?
Wow, Jordan.
You're such a genius.
- Shut up.
- Since when?
Why?
I don't know.
Like, a few months, I guess.
I don't really know
how he feels anymore
ever since she came along
and started messing things up
with her Detroit happiness.
So, does he know
that you like him?
No.
I tried to tell him,
but it just--
I just couldn't find
the right time.
Skyla, obviously
that's your fault.
I can't believe
that bitch stole your dude.
- JORDAN: Okay.
- Thank you.
Nobody stole anyone.
He doesn't even know
that she likes him
and neither does Lex.
Why don't you just
tell him how you feel?
You know what? That's actually
a great idea, Jordan.
- Of course it is.
- For people who like to beg.
Yeah, make him beg.
You're way too pretty to beg.
- What if that doesn't happen?
- Then I guess we'll see.
Skyla, seriously? You're
being ridiculous right now.
Ridiculous?
Trust me.
I know what I'm doing.
[medium tempo playing]
You pushed me.
No, I didn't.
Don't lie. You pushed me.
I would never do that.
You know what, Lex?
You have been jealous of me
ever since the day
I let you on my team.
Okay, that's insane.
Okay? Stop it, all right?
This is ridiculous.
Come on, Skyla.
She wouldn't do that.
She pushed me
and you know it.
She didn't push you.
You tripped.
Okay, we literally all saw you.
You know what, Travis?
I can't believe you.
You are such a traitor.
A traitor? Really?
You completely let her
ruin what we had.
Remember the promise
you made me?
You said
that no matter what,
you would always be there
for me, like family.
What happened
to that promise, Travis?
Nothing happened
to that promise, Skyla.
Okay?
That doesn't mean I can't
be friends with other people.
[crickets chirping]
Here.
Travis, I'm home. It's--
Just take it. I should have
gave you to you a lot sooner.
Well, thanks.
Sorry about all that.
No, it's--it's not
that big of a deal.
It's fine.
Yeah, I know, but, I mean,
it's not really your drama
to be dealing with.
Look, it's obvious
Skyla has feelings for you.
I just didn't see it coming.
I probably should
have seen it coming.
I mean, we've been friends
for a long time.
I get it.
She's been through a lot.
I can only imagine.
There's only so much
I can do, you know?
Yeah.
Look, I get it.
I should probably go inside.
It's getting late and I have
lots of school to do, so...
Yeah. Yeah,
I should probably go too.
Okay. Yeah.
See you tomorrow?
- Yeah.
- Okay.
TRAVIS: All right.
- Good night.
- Yeah, good night.
Ker, what are you doing?
So embarrassing.
[both laughing]
Damn.
Where are they at?
Who's in charge here?
Uh, Skyla.
Well, it's not Skyla anymore.
She called.
She says she's moving out
and not responsible anymore.
So somebody here has
to pay the rent.
You gotta pay by the end of
the month or you gotta get out.
It's gotta be cleaned as well.
And decide something quick
because I got a list of dancers
waiting for this space.
All right.
Thanks, dude.
Looks like Skyla bailed on us.
Should I call her?
I'll go call Aaron.
Yo, Aaron.
What's good? Where you at?
What?
What are you talking about?
Wait, wait.
Dude, are you kidding me?
Nah. Nah, I just thought
we were tighter than that.
But it's cool.
Well, no practice tonight.
Carly and Aaron are
with Skyla, so...
Not shocked about that.
Well, I'm not surprised
by Carly, but...Aaron?
Supposed to be,
like, my best friend.
Anyway, uh...
I can still walk you home.
If you want to, of course.
Yeah. I'd like that.
Hey, thanks
for walking me home.
I mean, it'd kind of make me
a jerk if I didn't, wouldn't it?
Yeah, actually.
A really big jerk.
- A really big jerk. All right.
- A little bit.
- Can I ask you a question?
- Yeah, sure. What?
Do you...
like me?
You know, like,
like me, like me?
That's stupid.
- Are we dancing now? Yeah?
- Yeah. Yeah.
- Do I like you?
- Yeah.
- Maybe a little bit.
- Just a little?
- Just a little bit.
- [laughs]
No. Yeah.
I think you're
a super cool chick.
And...
I don't know. There's just--
There's something
about you that--
that just makes me feel
like I can just...be me.
I just want you to know...
that if you
ever need anything...
I'll be here for you.
Always.
It's getting--
It's getting late. I should go.
Wait. What--
Did I--Did I say something?
No. No. I just...
I'll just talk to you later.
[sobbing]
MAN'S VOICE: I promise.
I will always
be there for you.
Yes, Daddy.
Hey. I promise.
Give me a hug. Come here.
[sniffles]
[sentimental music]
[sniffles]
Okay, listen. you gotta--
Olivia, you're not even...
Oh, my God.
Stop. Stop. Stop.
It's an absolute mess.
So just--just call it
a night. Go home.
[phone buzzes]
[sighing]
[knocking]
Yes?
- Hi.
- Hi.
Uh, you must be Lex's mom.
I'm Travis.
Lex and I,
we--we dance together.
Oh, yes.
Yes. Hi, Travis.
- Hi.
- Come on in.
Okay. Yeah.
Sorry for the mess.
We're still getting situated.
Oh, no worries. I get it.
So go ahead
and wait right here,
and I'll tell Lex
that you're here.
Lex, there's a really cute boy
out here wanting to see you.
Uh...
I don't want to see him.
Can you just...
tell him I can't right now?
Lex, don't be like that.
He's waiting for you.
Mom, please. I really
don't want to talk to him.
Can you just say I'm
not feeling well or something?
Okay.
Travis, I'm so sorry. She's
not feeling well right now.
Oh, yeah, no, it's okay.
Uh, can you just
give her a message for me?
Yeah, of course.
There's this, uh--
It's this big competition
called the Rock Your Dance
competition.
- Okay.
- Huge prize
and a scholarship
for everybody that wins.
I was just wanting to see
if she would be on board
for something
like that, but...
Okay. Well,
I'll make sure to tell her.
Okay. Yeah, Lex is just...
Yeah, she's just
an amazing dancer, so...
That's very sweet of you.
- She is.
- Yeah.
I'll make sure to let her know.
Okay. Thank you.
You're welcome.
It was really nice
to meet you.
Oh, it was nice to meet you,
too, Travis.
Yeah. I hope Lex starts
to feel better soon.
- Yeah. Yeah, me, too.
- Yeah.
Well, yeah.
Well, you have
a great day, okay?
- Yeah, you, too. [slips]
- Oh! Are you all right?
- Yeah. Yeah, I'm fine.
- Okay.
- All right. Bye.
- Bye.
Lex, that was unacceptable.
Why didn't you go out there
and talk to that sweet boy?
'Cause I didn't want to, Mom.
Why?
I just didn't want to.
It's up to me
who I want to talk to.
Okay.
You're not acting like yourself.
Tell me what's wrong.
Nothing's wrong, Mom.
I'm fine.
Just forget about it, okay?
Do you know why he came by?
How would I know?
I didn't invite him over.
There's this big dance
competition,
and he wants you and the team
to sign up.
Sounds really exciting
and a lot of fun.
It's everything you've
ever dreamed about, right?
You want to make
new friends and...
Honey, what's wrong?
What's going on
in that beautiful head of yours?
I know you got a lot going on.
Moving you around all the time.
It's my fault. I'm sorry.
No. It's not your fault, Mom.
I'm just a wreck.
I didn't mean
to take it out on you.
- Lex.
- What?
So, Daddy's got
to tell you something, okay?
Okay.
I, um, gonna have to go away
for a little bit.
Okay.
- And, uh--
- Daddy, I love you.
It's, uh--
It's grown-up stuff, okay?
I don't think, uh--I don't
think you'd understand, but...
I think--I think I have
daddy issues and trust issues.
God, I never wanted
to be that girl.
Ten years in waiting.
I'm not holding
my breath anymore either.
Let me tell you,
it's a character flaw in him,
not in you.
You're a very strong
young lady.
And we have each other.
I know we do.
And honestly, I could care less
if he ever comes back.
I just need you.
You got me.
There's something
I have to do.
[exhilarating music]
I'm so sorry.
- For what? What?
- For a lot of things.
No, you don't have to--
No, seriously,
just...accept it.
Okay.
Yeah. Let's do it.
Do what? What--
The Rock Your Dance
competition.
Okay. Let's do it.
Yeah.
I mean,
that was a little quick.
Yeah. We just--We need
to find a few more dancers.
Well, lucky
I already have an idea.
BLAZE: Hey, hey.
Hey, Lex, this is Blaze.
He used to be our DJ,
but he moved away for a minute.
This guy's got
some crazy mixes.
What's good?
Come on, dude.
Just show what you got.
I got you.
[hip-hop beat playing]
[scratching]
Oh, that's sick.
Yeah, you know I'm lit.
Hey, you know,
Sky hit me up the other day.
Could not deal with
the attitude, so I told her no.
But hope she's not
as bad as her.
Oh, trust me.
I'm nothing like Skyla.
Dude, Lex is much easier
to deal with than Skyla.
And a lot better
of a dancer, too, but...
She's a lot better-looking, too.
Come on, for real? Just...
All right. We just need
two more dancers.
So, you got anybody?
I think I'll have
someone y'all like.
- Yeah?
- Yeah.
Let's go. Come on.
Shoot him a call.
- Yeah.
- Let's get him in here.
Yo, Max.
Yeah, it's me, Blaze.
I got somebody looking for you.
No, not like that, bro.
Like a dance scene.
Why would somebody
be looking for you?
Yeah? All right, bet.
Meet me in the studio later.
All right.
- He's in.
- TRAVIS: Hey!
Yo, this is my boy Max.
- Max.
- Hey.
Let's see what you got.
[smooth hip-hop beat]
- Wow. That was awesome.
- Thanks.
- Yeah. Welcome to the team.
- For real?
Yo, you killed it.
- One down, one to go.
- Let's go.
[chattering, laughing]
- What is that?
- Dang!
Ohhh!
We got
that money, money...
[rap song continues]
What's that?
Let's go check it out.
[hip-hop beat]
- She's the one.
- She's the one.
She's most definitely the one.
- You gotta join our team.
- What?
We have a dance team,
and we need just one more person
for the Rock Your Dance
competition.
Are you for real?
I literally love the Rock
Your Dance competition.
I've dreamt of dancing
in it for forever.
- That's awesome.
- I'm so excited.
- Sick. Can I see your phone?
- Yeah. Here.
Here's my number.
We're rehearsing later.
Just text me,
and I will send you the address.
Yeah, keep it bumping.
Oh, he--he means music.
Yeah, he's our DJ.
Wow. You guys have
your own DJ?
That's dope.
He's cute for a DJ.
Yeah, I like her.
She's good.
Wait. For a DJ?
What's that supposed to mean?
Hey, shut up. Come on.
- Is that a bad thing?
- No. No. No.
All right, guys.
So we all agree
that we need to make some money
for the studio time
and now the entry fee for
the Rock Your Dance competition.
All right?
Well, let's get to work.
Lex, you said you had something.
Yeah. I was working
on some stuff last night
and I think I came up with
something you're gonna like.
Hip, up. Hip, up.
Throw it back.
Hit, hit, hit.
And then bring it back down.
And then up one more time.
And then throw it back.
What the hell, you guys?
What are you waiting for?
That's pretty
simple stuff, Skyla.
I mean, we can
hit harder than that.
Angel, if you want
to be on my team,
I need you
to shut up and listen.
Angel's right.
We can do way better.
I'm not paying for time
to hear bad ideas,
so you need
to get this right.
We need to focus.
Otherwise,
you can kiss the competition
and your pretty scholarships
goodbye.
Let's run it again
from the top.
Five, six,
five, six, seven eight--
Mom!
- I'm so happy you made it.
- I told you I would.
Lex, the girls
and I have been talking,
and we want
to cover your fees
for the Rock Your Dance
competition.
No way.
Girls, that's so sweet.
I don't know what to say,
but thank you.
Thank you so much.
Mom, I thought
we were just having pizza.
We are.
And I also invited a friend
of mine from work, George.
He's gonna come
with his daughter.
What party?
I thought it was just us.
It'll be fun, right?
More people, more fun.
I gotta hurry up 'cause they're
gonna be here any minute.
- [doorbell rings]
- Oh, they're here.
Okay. I didn't have time
to get ready.
- Do I look okay?
- Seriously?
Okay.
George. Oh, hi.
Oh, this is your daughter.
You are so beautiful.
Come on in.
These are my daughters,
Lex and Kerri.
Nice to meet you, ladies.
This is my daughter, Skyla.
- Lex, I got you something.
- RACHEL: Isn't that sweet?
And they also brought a cake.
Honey, where are your manners?
Say thank you.
Yeah. Thank you.
[Rachel sighs]
Dad, can we leave?
I feel suffocated
by this tiny room.
GEORGE: Skyla.
Can we just go?
I don't want to be here.
And I'm not...
going to celebrate
her birthday.
Mom.
I'm sorry.
Dad, let's go.
- Rachel, I'm sorry, but--
- Are you coming or not?
Skyla!
I, uh...
So sorry, Lex.
Little birdie told me
you'd be out here.
- My mom?
- Maybe.
Happy belated
birthday to Lex
You're sitting over here
Looking a little sad
You need to get something
off your chest
Wow.
Happy birthday to Lex
You is the best
Thank you.
My dad used to...
take me to a park like this one
all the time when I was little.
It's one of the last
few memories I have of him.
So every now and then, I...
try to find
the nearest one and...
hold on to that memory
for as long as I can.
Is that weird?
Mm-mmm.
It's been a crazy year.
No pressure.
I'd be as far or close
as you need me to be.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
My mind's there
And it's in the air
And I'm self-aware
'Cause my body's got
a million-dollar mind
And it's spent on perfume,
in this room
I'm not going immune
In the crowd
Big moments
I'm a May queen
In the month of June
And a fool
You know the rules
'Cause you just get tired
if you don't rest up, too
Ooh...
Three, two, one,
catch me
Catch me if I fall
Take it to new levels,
no holes
Can't fathom the surprise
That's reflectin'
off my eyes
Don't wait for it
Too long
But we'll be here,
stay till dawn
Can't fathom the surprise
That's reflectin'
off my eyes
Catch me,
Catch me if I fall
Had to...
[sighs]
Listen up, people.
We're not in this competition
for fun.
I need us to beat Lex
and Travis, no matter what.
That means we gotta work harder
and we gotta dance better.
Do you understand me?
I mean, we're working
as hard as we can.
Right.
What more can we do?
Whatever. Let's just
do it again from the top.
Five, six, seven, eight.
I'm really excited for tomorrow.
We've gotta win this thing.
I mean, that money
would be nice and all,
but I'm honestly really
excited about that scholarship.
That would be sick.
I looked up the school.
They do have
a sick DJ music program.
- Yeah?
- Kind of jealous
I can't afford
a school like that.
Makes me wish
I was on the team.
Jordan, what about you?
Um, I haven't really
thought about it.
I guess I just love dancing
and being on this team
with you guys.
Aw, that's sweet.
- Lucky, what about you?
- Girl, I just...
I'd just love to win.
That's all it is.
And I love you guys
for giving me that chance.
Has anyone heard from Max?
There's no way he's gonna
be late on our last rehearsal.
Nah. I mean,
I haven't heard from him.
Honestly, I don't know,
but we've got to get started,
so he can just jump in
when he gets here, I guess.
- I guess so.
- Let's get started.
So, I guess this is
what that was all about.
Yeah, I have to apologize again
for all that.
Probably the most
embarrassing moment in my life.
It's okay.
I actually felt worse for you
than I did for me or even Lex.
She was pretty hard
on you, George.
Yeah.
- But we're working through it.
- Yeah.
I really want to thank you
for your understanding.
- Where is he?
- I have no idea.
He's not answering my calls.
He just texted me,
said he's about to walk in.
It's all about
the friction
Cold-hearted
with addiction
Sorry, guys.
It pays to be on this team.
Looks like Team Synergy
doesn't have enough dancers.
That sucks for you.
You're gonna have to forfeit.
Don't ever mess with me.
- You've gotta be kidding me.
- So we have to drop out?
[sighs]
The rules require
five dancers, so...
I have an idea.
Let me do it.
- Do what?
- Dance.
For real. I've been watching
this routine for two weeks.
I could do it in my sleep.
And besides,
you guys worked way too hard
just to let it go.
We can do this.
I mean, it's like
our best choice at the moment.
It's our only choice.
- All right, let's do it.
- Got it.
What's up, y'all?
Wow.
Tonight's finna be spicy, y'all,
'cause we got some hot teams
coming at you
with some dope performances.
And the winning team
will be winning a $25,000 prize
and a full-ride scholarship to
the Segway School of the Arts.
It's a good school, baby.
It's bougie, honey. All right?
You guys ready for this?
Let's do it.
So, I'm gonna get
out of y'all way
'cause I feel like
y'all are ready to turn up.
So without further ado,
please welcome Purple Passion.
I know I didn't have
to run away
I know
I never meant
to leave my mind astray
Now I know
Can't believe
I didn't notice you
I didn't see a storm
was coming through it all
I wish that I could chase
the clouds away
Away
You're what I want
You're in my sight
I want just who you are
And I am the reason
Why I'm here without you
[applause]
Skylights, let's go!
[dance music intro]
Sip champagne
with a baddie
Might just pour less
in the addy
No service on the boat
Don't @ me
No time
Gotta catch my plane
Pull up on the scene
Turn heads, I'm a queen
Glacier on my wrist
don't lay
Pull up on the scene
Turn heads, I'm a queen
Glacier on my wrist
don't lay
Dripping, coming through,
This the wave
Pull up with
the whoo on the way
Do what I do
Do what I do
Do what I do
They wanna do what I do
I'm at the top
Got it on lock
I won it all in this lifetime
Check the timeline
I'm big time
My life is amazing
Gots the links in the cuff
Saw my homegirl pull up
We bass,
we boom, we...
[applause]
EMCEE: Team Synergy!
[hip-hop playing]
We gettin', we gettin'
We gettin' back on top
We gettin', we gettin'
We gettin' back on top
We gettin', we gettin'
We gettin' back on top
We gettin', we gettin'
We gettin' back on top
We gettin', we gettin',
We gettin' back on top
Top, top
Back on top, top, top, top
Back on top
Top, top, top
Back on top, top, top,
top, top
Hold your breath
Ain't no rest
Going right to the top
Top, top, top
We gettin' back on top
We gettin' back on top
Top, top, top
- Back on top
- Back on top, top, top, top
Back on top, top, top, top
Back on top
Top, top, top
Back on top, top, top
Top, top, top
[applause]
Whoo!
Damn, kid,
you was bumpin' out there.
Right?
Yeah!
EMCEE: All right, everybody.
We have two teams
moving into our final round.
And those teams are...
Team Skylights
and Team Synergy!
Congratulations
to our finalists.
They are backstage right now,
rehearsing for our team battle.
[applause]
We will see you soon.
We got this.
Yeah, we do.
[applause]
EMCEE: Skylights,
let's get it!
We got the rock
Now they watching
I like them boots
that Givenchy
EMCEE: Team Synergy!
Shimmer, shimmer
Glimmer, winner
I eat beats like this
for dinner
You can say
when we're out killing
You was there
from the beginning
Shimmer, shimmer
Glimmer, winner
Triple threat...
[cheers and applause]
All right, ladies and gentlemen,
both teams were amazing.
But, unfortunately,
there can only be one winner.
And that winner is...
Team Synergy!
[cheers and applause]
Congratulations, you guys.
You have just won $25,000
and a scholarship to
the Segway School of the Arts.
[squealing, laughing]
Yeah!
[cheering]
We gettin' back on top
We gettin', we gettin'
You know we ain't gonna stop
We gettin' back on top
We gettin', we gettin'
We gettin' back on top
Hold your breath
Ain't no rest
Going right to the top
We gettin' back on top
We gettin', we gettin'
You know we ain't gonna stop
We gettin' back on top
We gettin', we gettin'
We gettin' back on top
Hold your breath
Ain't no rest
Going right to the top
No stopping
Till I'm back and then
We're only
gonna tell you once
We're ready
for the title win
We pressing, all our work
our life for this
Don't sweat it...
We cracking out for this
No pressure, we feel it
This is our chance to win
Don't fight us, we get it
Just give us space to breathe
The clock is ticking
The competition will be...
- Show
- [clapping in rhythm]
Show
It's showtime
You know it's a priority.
Showtime
Showtime
Showtime
Showtime