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(HIP-HOP MUSIC PLAYING ON SPEAKER)

Skyler! Skyler!

I didn't hear you.

Girl, I could bang pots and pans outside your door

until my blood pressure got the best of me

and you still wouldn't have answered.

Sorry. I was dancing.

Is that what that's called? (CHUCKLES)

Looked more to me like you was possessed

by a chicken having a spaz attack.

What's up, Ma? "What's up," is I'm heading to work.

Oh, don't forget to fill out that application for the program. Okay?

(RUSHING FOOTSTEPS)

I haven't made up my mind yet.

Made up your mind?

Look, now that you're done with Greenpeace and "finding yourself,"

you're either getting a full-time job or we agreed you'd sign up for the program.

I don't think taking blood is what I wanna do for the rest of my life.

The course is only for three months. You'll have your certificate.

Maggie makes $17 an hour. That's good money.

I know, but I just don't even like blood.

I don't like cleaning hotel rooms either,

but I do it so that you girls can have a better life than I had.

Listen, I wouldn't be pushing you so hard,

but Maggie's pulling a lot of strings to get you a job at the clinic.

She's not gonna be there for much longer, so it's... It's kinda now or never.

I hear you, Mom.

Why does Tosha get to do what she wants?

Now, baby, you just spent a whole year abroad doing your thing,

so don't act like now I'm the Wicked Witch of the West.

Well, it's just not fair.

Skyler, you're better suited for working with your head.

Now, Tosha on the other hand, she's a natural at dancing, entertaining.

That's her gift. Right.

Your sister barely graduated.

Thank God for her gift. (SARCASTICALLY) Thank God for that.

Love you! Love you, too.

(INDISTINCT CHATTERING)

What you staring at, sis?

Did you see this? What is that?

First prize is a full college scholarship.

I did see that. But did you also see the words, "USA Dance World"?

They are the best of the best, girl.

But you say Pulsar is number one.

In the city. Why not the country?

No, you're right. I mean, why not think big?

Especially if we have a dope crew this year, Sky. Who knows?

You don't know who's gonna make the crew?

Miss ♪ makes everybody audition,

even if they were on the team last year.

So, you don't even know if you're gonna make the crew, huh?

Uh, girl, no, no.

I'll make the crew. But she gonna make everybody try out

just to keep us humble, girl. You know her.

Hey, Skyler.

Hey. What's up, y'all? What's up, Skyler?

You thinking of trying out?

Uh... (CLICKS TONGUE) Have you seen her dance?

Wow. Thanks a lot. No, no, no. I'm just saying.

I mean, come on, if she wants to try out, let her try out.

Yeah. Why not? Yeah.

"Cause Pulsar IS not for beginners."

Thank you, Bryce. Okay, come on.

Anyway, I stopped by because you left

your phone on the kitchen counter, airhead.

I did? Oh. Yes.

Look, I gotta go. I gotta get to work, so I'ma see y'all later.

All right. Bye. Peace.

Thank you. Later, Sky.

Hey, I ain't gonna forget what you said. Okay, don't be...

(HIP-HOP MUSIC PLAYING)

All right, ladies, now make it sexy.

Here we go. Starting on the left.

Five, six, seven, go.

Other side.

Yes. To the middle.

Yes! Fellas! Come on, fellas!

Good!

(MUSIC STOPS)

Okay, good. Everybody keep up with me, though.

More energy. We gonna follow Dante.

Go on from here. Ready?

(MUSIC STARTS)

And... Five, six,

five, six, seven, go!

Good. Nice!

Where's your energy? Give it to me. Nice.

Giving up already? Really?

All right, good job, Nia. Stay with it. Good job...

(GRUNTS)

You all right, then?

(MUSIC STOPS)

What the hell is that?

I'm trying to teach the whole class a routine. This is not The Maya Show.

If your head gets any bigger, I'm gonna have to widen the doors.

I was just feeling it. I mean... I didn't mean for it to turn into no battle.

(CHUCKLING)

Well, that's good.

Because if it was a real battle,

I would've stepped in and crushed you.

(SIGHS)

I'm sorry, Miss ♪.

Won't happen again. I know it won't.

All right, what's everybody staring at? Class is over.

Don't forget, Pulsar tryouts are right around the corner,

and from what I saw today,

some of y'all need some work.

Jada's just mad 'cause you're a better dancer

than she ever was. You killed it.

Thanks, girl. You're welcome.

(MUSIC PLAYING ON LAPTOP)

(KNOCKING AT DOOR) Yeah?

NIA: Hey, Miss ♪. Hey.

I was hoping if we have time next class

you could take us through that last combination again.

Maya kind of took things off track.

Yeah. Maya has a habit of doing that.

You know what I think her problem is? What's that, Nia?

She thinks she's better than everybody else.

Well, to be fair, she is our best dancer.

Yeah.

When she's saying she's a better dancer than you ever even were,

I think that's just straight disrespectful.

She said that?

I shouldn't have said anything.

I've gotta learn to keep my mouth shut. I'll see you Tuesday.

(HIP-HOP MUSIC PLAYING)

Yo, I'll take one of those, one of those, one of those and...

Mmm, mmm, mmm!

Definitely one of those.

You are so not funny. (CHUCKLES)

I thought you were supposed to be off? Nope, I got another ten.

Yeah? (SMOOCHES) You trying to get me fired?

Come on. Gimme a little one. You are something else.

(LAUGHING) All right, you be like that. I'm gonna be right over there

counting the seconds.

Mmm-hmm. Mmm-hmm.

Girl, your man is a trip! I don't know what I see in him.

Well, I see exactly what you see in him.

Hey, that ass is mine.

(LAUGHING)

I'm just saying, that's all.

But, lucky for you, I got my man over there on the skates.

Hey, baby! Hey, baby!

Hey, baby! You know, I really don't like you.

(CHUCKLING) You know, I really don't like you.

What happened to the uniform?

I can put it back on if that's what you like.

Nah, I just got a thing for women in uniform.

You know your jokes are corny, right?

(LAUGHING) So, you want me to change now, huh?

No. I like corny.

(KISSING)

What was that?

I don't know. But that's on the house.

These wings or that kiss?

Look.

What's that? A dance competition.

And the first prize is a full four-year scholarship.

They're going to enter the Pulsar.

That crew that your sister dances for? Yes.

So, why you showing me?

'Cause I'm thinking "bout joining the crew."

The Pulsar? You think you're just gonna show up and join?

No, but they have open tryouts in two weeks.

Yeah, babe, so do the Falcons,

but if I tried to walk on there I'd get slaughtered.

So you think I'll get slaughtered?

No, I don't think you'll get slaughtered.

Just... I think I'm good enough.

Okay. Where's the sudden interest in dancing?

That's all I'm asking.

What are you talking about? I'm always dancing.

I rap every morning in the shower. That don't make me Eminem.

Wow! Do not compare my dancing to your rapping.

Okay. Okay. Bad comparison. I'm just saying,

your sister goes to school for dance. You just dance for fun.

Look, this is my chance at potentially getting a scholarship.

And that, too. I... You never even talked about going to college before.

Because I didn't even think that was an option. I don't have the money for that.

That's why you should be happy that your mom's trying to hook you up.

Oh, my God! You make it sound like she's sending me to Harvard or something.

It is a three-month course on

collecting blood and collecting urine samples. Seriously.

And I'm supposed to just thank her for that?

Look, if you have a chance to make the Pulsar, go for it.

Are you just saying that? No.

Now, you slide over to my place tonight when you get off.

Look, I appreciate the proposition and all,

but I gotta, you know, I gotta practice. I gotta get up on my game

if I'm serious about joining this crew.

The manager said I could stay back and dance after we close,

so that's even more lit.

Ah, I knew I hated this damn dance thing.

(MUSIC PLAYING)

What are you doing here? Excuse me?

You're not trying out, are you? Honey Studio's best dancer?

Girl, you know Jada don't be playing no favorites.

More like she just wants to put you in your place. I can't be nobody's bitch.

If you're fine with that, who am I to judge?

First off, I'm not her bitch.

So, prove it. (SCOFFS)

Here's your chance. Okay, people. Tryouts start in fifteen.

When I call your name,

you will have one minute thirty to show me what you got,

all right? Where you going? To the mall.

Didn't you just hear me say tryouts start in fifteen?

Well, you can text me and let me know who's gonna be on the crew.

Okay. My office. What?

Now!

What the hell were you trying to prove out there?

You know my rules. Every season it's a new crew.

Anybody who wants in tries out, even if they been on the team for three years.

Look, it's not fair to the other dancers who work hard all year

to improve their skills, only to find that they didn't have a shot?

I don't know what's gotten into your head lately,

but you better start showing me some respect.

Now, if you wanna be a part of the Pulsar,

you will get back out there and try out like everybody else.

(SCOFFS)

Tosha? Check it out. Oh, my gosh, she came.

That girl is my biggest fan. You mean besides your mom?

Ooh. I stand corrected. That is true. Sis!

What's up?

Listen, I appreciate the support, I promise you, I do,

but you did not have to come all this way to watch me audition.

It is not that serious.

I know. But I didn't come to watch you.

Okay. What... Did something happen to Mom?

No. She's fine.

Oh, so, what you doing here?

I'm about to try out for Pulsar. Yeah!

What? You're trying out for this team?

Yeah.

(CHUCKLING)

(LAUGHING)

Okay, that was good. You got me.

Because that was a joke, right?

No. I'm not playing.

Why are you... Yeah, you go, girl.

(LAUGHS) Jamaica, go back!

Sorry. Go back.

I mean, what do I have to lose? Skyler, we talked about this.

Pulsar is not for beginners. And I don't wanna see you get up there

and embarrass yourself or hurt yourself or do anything like that.

Embarrass myself? Yes, Skyler.

I really think you might be nervous that I might make the team.

I'm nervous? Yeah.

(CHUCKLING)

I'm just looking out for you, Sky. That's it.

Well, okay, good, 'cause I'm gonna need you to be cheering for me.

Cheer for you... Skyler!

All right, everybody. Let's get this show on the road.

Dante, start with the fellas. Guys, you're up.

(CHEERING)

(HIP-HOP MUSIC PLAYING)

Let's go, Mike.

(ALL CHEERING)

Al right.

All right, next up. Ladies!

BOY: Hit 'em, girls, hit 'em!

(ALL EXCLAIMING)

(CHEERING)

Okay. Thank you all.

I'll be posting the results outside of my office

today at 5:00 p.m. sharp.

Good luck.

Dancers! Results are posted inside!

Okay, come on, let's go.

Wait, shouldn't we go look? We just don't wanna look desperate.

See, that's fine with me. I was the last name on the list last year.

Come on, let's go be desperate together.

Okay. Let's go.

I made it! I made it. What? How did that happen?

Yeah, how did that happen, Jamaica? Seriously? Dude?

No, I'm just kidding. I'm just kidding.

Jamaica, you know we got your back, bro!

Hey, I'm on the team. Hey, yo!

(SIGHS)

At least you tried.

I'm sorry, Sky.

You did well. Come on.

(LAUGHING) Yeah.

Mmm-hmm.

Congratulations, you are all Pulsar now.

Hey! Hey! (LAUGHING)

All right, all right. For our dancers who are new to the crew,

I expect you to learn fast and live up to the crew's reputation.

And for those members who are returning,

I expect you to raise your game,

so don't think you can rely on what you did last year. Okay?

Don't forget about Angelique.

Ah. We do have one minor hiccup.

As you may have noticed, Angelique is not here.

She had to withdraw because her family is moving back to West Virginia.

So, her spot will be going to our alternate, Skyler.

What? Who?

That's crazy, right? Skyler.

Skyler. And since she's your sister,

I will let you have the honor of giving her the good news.

Oh, okay. Well, uh, she'll be surprised for sure.

All right. Let's, uh, spread out and stretch.

(CELL PHONE VIBRATING)

Ah, hello?

TOSHA: Hey, girl. Hey.

I got some good news. It actually looks like you made Pulsar.

What? Nah, you lying.

But, listen, we're rehearsing right now,

and I know you're busy, so if you can't make it...

No, no, no, no, no. No, I'm on my way. Bye.

(MUSIC PLAYING)

Yes! Nice. Welcome, Skyler. (MUSIC STOPS)

You're part of the Pulsar now.

Are you ready?

I'm so ready! JADA: Well, come on.

Okay, drop your stuff.

All right, so everybody, we're gonna go again from here for Skyler.

All right? Here we go.

(MUSIC RESUMES)

And five, six, seven, go.

Nice, do it again. Here we go. Five, six, seven, eight.

(MUSIC STOPS) Not bad. (LAUGHING)

All right, so we gonna take five, work on that.

Yeah. JADA: All right?

So, are you ready to make your debut

on the scene tonight as a Pulsar?

Wait, tonight?

Rehearsals just started. No, no, no, tonight.

No, girl. She's talking about showing up at the club

and letting 'em know what we do. That, see that? See that?

Now that I can do! I know you can!

(DANCE MUSIC PLAYING)

Come sit your ass down.

So how does it feel to be one of the crew, sis?

Oh, my God, it feels good!

Come on, girls, we're not gonna get any play just sitting here.

Let's go! Fine!

All right, let's go to town. Let's go.

(DANCE MUSIC PLAYING)

(CROWD CHEERING)

Sky, I didn't know you could dance like that.

Neither did I. Girl, looked more like possession to me.

Uh-uh. Don't hate, Maya.

Hey, it was sexy to me.

If you into that hood-vibe thing, I guess.

Why y'all throwing all this shade at our girl?

You looked good on the floor.

Maya got her stare on.

He's been staring at me since we got up in here.

Can I have him when you're done?

You want Maya's leftovers?

I have three older sisters. I'm used to hand-me-downs.

Well, wait, wait, wait.

Maya, before you get too excited, dear, I think you reading him all wrong.

How is that, Tosha?

You didn't see him looking this way?

Girl, good night, all right? I saw him first. Don't try it.

I don't know why you all are being so possessive.

Men are like buses.

You wait long enough and another one comes back around.

Nia, open your eyes. That boy is not a bus.

He's a Ferrari. Vroom!

Girl, you know you want him.

(LAUGHING)

I like the way you move. You dope.

Oh.

I'm Tyrell.

Skyler.

All of y'all was tight on the floor. You all a dance crew?

Yeah, we are. The Pulsar. Really?

Yeah. So you've heard of us?

Of course I have. Well, look, y'all have fun, all right?

Hey, you wanna dance and show me some more moves?

Yeah, yeah.

Shut up. I'm just going to the bathroom. I'll be back.

You so thirsty. You want a little something to drink?

Save some for us later, girl.

You quiet.

I'm just eating my cereal like I always do.

You look like you got something on your mind. Tyrell, maybe?

Why are you pressing that? Why you got a attitude?

You're not jealous that he asked me to dance and not you, right?

Why I gotta be jealous? I can't just ask you a question?

(KNOCKING AT DOOR) I ain't gonna ask you nothing else.

Hey, babe.

What are you doing here so early?

Just checking to see if you're okay.

Why wouldn't I be? I've been calling you all night.

Oh, damn. My battery died yesterday

and by the time we got home

I done forgot to put it on the charger, I was so tired.

Oh, no, babe, that's fine. I was just on my way to work.

Wanted to make sure my girl was okay.

Aww. That's so sweet.

That's not sweet. That's stalker-ish.

Yeah, right. So, where were you last night?

Oh, I meant to tell you! I made Pulsar. What? Are you serious?

What, you think I'm making it up?

No, no. Congratulations, babe. I had no idea.

Like, everybody who made the dance group, we all went out to celebrate.

So, that's what I was doing yesterday.

Well, you should've called me. I would've came and met up with you guys.

Nah, it wasn't even that kinda scene.

It was really just the dancers, like literally.

We just went out... No, it was just us dancers. She right.

Just us dancers doing dancer things. You know what we do.

Okay. Well, I'll leave you two dancers to do what dancers do.

I gotta get to work. I'll see you later, okay, babe?

Al right.

All right. I'll see you soon. See ya, Tosh.

TOSHA: Bye.

Oh, you was dancing, all right.

You so petty. (LAUGHING)

Listen up. We got a lotta work to do between now and Dance World.

You know, only if we make it into the finals,

do we get to the one-on-one battles.

As you know, I can only send

one dancer into the battle who will represent for the entire crew.

As our soloist, I have chosen Maya.

(APPLAUSE)

I'm ready. You know I am.

Good. 'Cause we counting on you.

JADA: And five, six, seven, go.

I don't know what you do... Who's that?

Ah. (EXCLAIMING)

Tyrell? So what?

You gave Tyrell your number? He asked for it.

No. Don't you ever call me easy, ever again, Skyler.

No, no, no, stop, stop, stop, stop.

No, he wants me to come check out an underground battle.

Oh.

Well, that sounds dope, Sky. Exactly, so you coming or not?

(SIGHS) I would come with you, but I don't wanna be a third wheel.

I don't mind being third wheel. I'm into sharing.

No, thanks. I'm not. Besides, it's not a date.

Okay, if it's not a date why you not asking Luke to go with you?

Because Luke don't even like dance music, and plus I really wanna check it out.

Okay. You don't need my permission, girl. Go have fun.

Hey, if you change your mind, I'm still up for it.

No, thanks, Jamaica. Hey, don't knock it till you try it.

Ooh. Did he just say what I think he said?

No, no, no, see, we're not gonna address that.

Okay. Mmm-hmm. We gonna move past it like he didn't say it.

(RAP MUSIC PLAYING)

(ALL CHEERING)

You should go out there and do your thing.

SKYLER: What, you want me to battle her?

Why not? What's the worst that could happen?

Well, first, I can't dance in heels. Second, she'll hand me my ass.

Don't think. Just do. Feel it.

I... You got this.

You were sick out there. I lost out there!

What do you mean? You battled the biggest dancer in the city

and you held your own.

Really? You think I did okay?

You think I'd lie to you? You hear the crowd?

They screaming for you.

See what happens when you get out your own head?

Told you. Come on.

(MUSIC PLAYING OVER EARBUDS)

Yo, let me get a blue raspberry, large.

What's that? A Slurpee. All right. One second.

Skyler, customer out front. Skyler! What?

Customer? Waiting out front?

Hey, Tyrell.

Those were some dope moves you were working on.

Who, me?

You don't gotta be humble. You dope with it.

Thanks.

What time you off? We can head to my studio.

You got your own dance studio?

It's not like Honey, but it's somewhere

where I can work on my moves and get better.

Well, that sounds cool but I just wanna be honest with you.

I do have a boyfriend.

I figured. And that's cool 'cause I'm talking strictly dancing.

You a good dancer, you could be great.

I just wanna help you with that.

And what do you get out of all of this? I'm not gonna lie.

Working with you makes me a better dancer.

I could show you some things. That's the whole deal.

Well, I get off at 4:00.

I'll see you then.

This is it.

This is... Really different.

Not exactly what you was expecting?

No, but not in a bad way. This is dope.

Yeah, the owner hired me to manage the compound

and to take the rent from the artists who use it.

And in return he lets me use the space to rehearse.

Let me see you freestyle.

(CHUCKLING)

I don't know, it's just usually easier when there's a crowd.

Don't be shy. It's just me watching.

Nah.

Nah? I'll go first.

Follow along when you're ready.

(HIP-HOP MUSIC PLAYING)

Start off slow.

Get into the space.

Tease the crowd.

(SIGHS)

Not bad. But you got a lot more in you.

(PANTING)

Oh, shit. I'm gonna be late for Pulsar rehearsal.

I'll get you there on time.

We're here.

Thanks a lot. I had fun.

It was a good start, Sky, but you got a lot more work to do.

Whatever you say, Coach.

I gotta go.

(DANCE MUSIC PLAYING)

Okay, Skyler, girl. I see you.

Well done, everyone. Nice rehearsal.

(INDISTINCT CHATTERING)

Oh, my God! That girl in that video was not all that.

She don't look better than me, though.

Skyler? Skyler! Can I talk to you for a minute?

SKYLER: Oh, sure.

JADA: Close the door.

(SIGHS) I see you've got some new moves.

I wasn't trying to show off, Miss ♪. I really wasn't.

Well, where'd you learn those moves? Or did they just come to you?

No, I've been working with a friend. He's been showing me some of his moves.

Yeah, well, I saw you on the security cam.

Looked to he was showing you more than just moves.

It's not what it looked like. Honestly.

Look, Skyler, I don't want you messing with the likes of that boy. He's trouble.

I mean, I know he look a little rough, but he's really not like that.

I think I have a pretty good idea of what he's like.

He's my son.

What? Look, I don't want you to take this wrong

because you are a beautiful young woman,

but the reason Tyrell is involved with you,

is to get back at me.

But I don't, I don't understand.

We haven't spoken in the past two years.

Messing with one of my dancers is another of his games.

So, if you don't want to be played, stay away from him.

But what happened?

I've said more than I want to.

But I just... I'll see you in rehearsal tomorrow.

(CELL PHONE VIBRATING)

(KISSING)

Babe, what's going on?

Nothing's up, I'm just not in the mood.

What's on your mind? Too much. I'm just like,

everything is just so stressful with work and

rehearsals with Pulsar and my mom is still on my back about this

medical assistant's course. It's just annoying. I'm over It.

Come here, baby. Come here.

Just take it one day at a time, and everything will be okay.

I guess. You worry too much, you know that?

As long as everything's okay with you and me, it's all good.

Yeah? Yeah.

I do think you should listen to your mom about that medical assistant job, though.

It pays more than minimum wage. It's a great job.

(LAUGHING)

Damn, Luke! What, baby?

It was just getting good! What? Sk... (SIGHS)

Sky, where are you going?

(INDISTINCT CHATTERING)

Hey. Hey! What?

You don't answer my phone calls. Why all the shade, Sky?

The shade is that I spoke to your mother.

You didn't think I would find out? I wasn't hiding anything.

Look, it's getting busy in here, so do you want something or not?

How 'bout you just come to the studio after you're done

and let me explain everything, please.

Look, I'll come by to your studio, but you better not be wasting my time.

(DANCE MUSIC PLAYING)

Since I can remember, my mom resented me

for a bunch of reasons, I still don't know why.

Maybe it's because when she threw my father out the house,

she was forced to raise me alone.

That didn't help her chances of becoming a dancer.

We used to always fight.

When I was 16 years old, I decided to quit school

and get involved into the underground club scene.

So, she decided to do tough love,

and said if I got kicked outta school,

if I ever quit, I had to move out.

So, I did.

Maybe I'm as stubborn as she is.

I don't know if any of this is making sense.

Trust me, I definitely feel where you coming from.

The only hope in life my mom sees for me is drawing blood.

And waste all your talent? That's crazy.

Your mom said that you were using me to get back at her.

She would say that.

So when I told you I was with Pulsar,

why didn't you just tell me then?

I wanted you to get to know me first.

I would've told you I was Jada's son,

you would've looked at me differently.

I guess.

But whatever my mom tell you,

know I'm not playing games with you.

I'm not lying.

I'd like more, but

as long as we can dance together, I'm good.

(APPLAUSE)

(DANCE MUSIC PLAYING)

(CHEERING)

JAMAICA: Girl, you made Maya work for that one.

I was just trying to keep up with her.

I would not let it go to your head.

And you know I was being easy on all y'all.

I just don't want Miss ♪ all up in my face.

Okay. Anyways, some of us are going to the club tonight. You gonna come?

Oh, my God. Y'all always going to the club.

Yeah. Yeah, girl.

I'm in.

(DANCE MUSIC PLAYING)

Hey, Tyrell. Hey.

Tyrell, this is my boyfriend, Luke. Luke, Tyrell.

Nice meeting you. How do you know Skyler?

Tyrell's her private dance teacher.

I didn't know that you were taking private dance lessons.

Yeah. How you think she's got this good?

Obviously, I need to be over there taking lessons.

Anytime.

Look, I just came over to say you look good on the dance floor tonight.

Those dance lessons paying off.

Nice meeting you.

So, how long you been taking private lessons with this guy?

A few weeks.

And why wouldn't you tell me anything about that?

Do I have to tell you everything that I'm doing?

No, but if we're gonna have trust...

You don't even want me dancing,

so why do you care about what lessons I'm taking?

Uh, sis. What?

The competition just got here. Who are they?

That's the crew we supposed to be going up against in Ultimate Dance World.

Wait, I know her. You know who?

Remember when I told I got my ass whooped in that dance battle?

Yes, I do.

That's her. You went up against Eva, Sky?

Yes. That's Atmasphere's best dancer.

Well, well, well. Hey, Eva. Hey, girl.

So, you didn't come to check out the competition?

I mean, if we were I guess we'd have to go home early,

"cause looks like I don't see any here."

(LAUGHS) Yo, she funny. Super funny.

So, I guess you ain't lost your sense of humor after we beat you

for a third time in a row.

If you keep living in the past,

the future's going sneak up and bite you in your little ass.

Oh, this big ass right here? Your little... I don't see anything.

No, you see it. Thank you. I don't see anything.

We're gonna catch you later. MAYA: Bye.

(DANCE MUSIC PLAYING)

What's good, girl?

Just hanging with my crew.

Ever since you guys showed up, though, the energy's kinda wack.

Why do you have to be so nasty?

I'm just playing with you, okay? I like your crew.

I'm sure you do.

You know she's the only thing keeping you from beating Pulsar.

She won't be a Pulsar forever.

Tell me about it.

The way things are going between her and Jada,

she's ready to walk out tomorrow.

Really?

Jada's holding her back.

She wants to be on a crew that lets her do her own thing.

And why are you telling me this? I'm just trying to be helpful.

With Maya gone, you'd have a shot at replacing her.

Is that right? It's a win-win.

Hold up. Maya,

why do you insist upon adding your own flavor

when you know that's not what I want?

I'm sorry. I just can't help it if I'm better than that.

Better than what?

Than the tired moves you keep throwing at us, Miss ♪.

Mike, can you believe her?

Well, if you're not happy with my choreography,

feel free to leave, sweetheart.

(CHUCKLES)

We're going from the top.

Maya, get back in line. I don't have time for your drama today.

I quit. How's that for drama?

Do you know what? That's gonna be a cut on rehearsal today.

I'll see you all tomorrow.

(HIP-HOP MUSIC PLAYING)

All right, hold up, hold up. Atmasphere Crew,

please welcome our newest member.

Hi. (APPLAUSE)

Hi. How are you?

Hey! Hi. What's up?

SKYLER: Hey.

(SIGHS) So we dancing or what?

Does your boyfriend know you're here?

I'm my own person.

Translation, "no."

(SIGHS)

Look, I'm not about to let his jealousy get in the way of my dancing.

(HIP-HOP MUSIC PLAYING)

Let's dance.

That was tight. Yeah. A little too tight.

See you later.

(HIP-HOP MUSIC PLAYING)

SKYLER: Yeah.

(LAUGHING)

What up, y'all? Girl, I didn't even see you come in.

What you doing here so early? I thought you went to the mall.

I did. But I finished up early, so.

I would've came earlier, but of course I had to listen to Mom's lecture.

I think she trying to help. I don't think she's trying to hurt you.

Yeah, whatever. She don't even think we gonna win now that we lost Maya.

Girl, I hope she's not right.

Not you, too. Come on.

I know. I'm just saying. Maya was the best dancer we had on this crew.

I've watched y'all go head-to-head, toe-to-toe.

You can hold your own.

Hold my own like I could run this crew? Yeah.

And you don't have your eye on being Jada's number one?

Look, I already told you, I'm cool with just being down with the crew.

Bitch, you lying. All right. Maybe it mighta,

it mighta ran through my mind a couple times. Mmm-hmm.

But I mean, who wouldn't want to do a solo?

Shoot, I wanna do the solo, obviously.

You see me here. Yeah, obviously,

but if you wanna do that solo, you gonna need to get that right.

I'm not even gonna hold you up.

Your hip was just going way too far forward.

Okay, so you giving me tips?

You know, I do what I can.

JAMAICA: Man, y'all are making us look bad, always showing up early.

Like seriously, stop, okay? Yes.

Ah. That's how they make you look bad.

Oh, God, man, whatever, Randy. You better watch your back, okay, bro?

Huh.

NIA: Hey.

What's up with your sister? She's in some kinda mood today.

Yeah, well, with the competition coming and no Maya,

I think we're all a little stressed. Right?

Maya was and is overrated.

We can still win this, okay? As long as Jada picks the right person for the solo.

And by that, you mean you? Why not?

Although I hear somebody's been taking private lessons with Jada's son.

He's just been showing me some dance moves.

Good for you. Men have been getting some on the side forever.

I'm not getting anything on the side.

Seriously, I'm not.

Okay. Enough talk. Let's get to work, people. Let's go. Let's go.

(DANCE MUSIC PLAYING)

Come on, we're going again.

Yeah, keep that attitude. Let me see it in your face. Yes!

Hit this hard. Hit it hard. Up, down. Yes.

Yes, that's what I'm talking about.

Not bad. It's not bad.

But why y'all all sucking wind like you about to take your last breath?

Dance World is in two weeks, people.

I don't wanna see any gasping onstage.

Tomorrow I am going to decide on who gets the solo,

SO come in prepared to show me what you got.

All right, that's it. Get your lazy bones outta my studio.

Is it just me, or is Miss ♪ getting harder on us?

Girl, it is not just you.

She always gets like this when competition comes around. Girl, she is trying to win.

We all just trying to win.

Oh. I meant to tell you, I'm going to this underground battle

at Lifted with Tyrell. Okay.

You want to come?

Is this another one of your, um, not-a-date dates?

Forget I asked, Tosha. Wait, I'm just playing.

But you know I can't come. That dude I was telling you about

who's always hooking me up with clothes?

I gotta go Netflix and chill with him, act like I like his black ass.

But first I'm hitting Zesto's with the crew, so.

Well, have fun.

Thank you. I love you. Love you, too.

Mmm. This shake is everything!

Yeah, and this is coming from the guy who literally eats everything.

So, what's up, Tosh?

What?

You, um, gonna let me get some clothes from your "friend" tonight?

From my friend? RANDY: Yeah, your friend.

Well, I don't think he would be cool with me getting another guy clothes,

but if you need a crop top, sir, I'm your girl.

Hey, Randy, that might be a good look for you, like for real. No shade.

TOSHA: I agree.

Hey, Tosha. Hey, Luke.

Hey, what's up, guys? What's up, bro?

What's up? Ah, hey, man.

What are you all up to? Chilling. Eatin'.

No practice today?

We finished practice about an hour ago.

Oh. Where's Sky? Isn't she part of the crew now?

That she is. But, you know, she's, um,

getting ready to go to that underground club thing tonight.

Oh. She didn't mention anything to me.

Well, she said she was gonna ask you to go,

but that's not really your scene, she says.

Yes. Yeah. I guess that's true.

So I think she just decided to go with Tyrell instead,

so they gonna go and try to see what's hot, check out some moves.

Just her and Tyrell?

I mean, we were all too tired from practice to go, but you know Sky;,

she gonna take this dance thing to the next level.

Yeah, I know Sky.

Um...

You don't happen to know where that club's at, do you?

Yeah, actually, I do.

You know, it's Lifted. Yeah, it's, um,

Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. Yeah.

Okay, cool. Well, I'll catch up with you guys later, then.

Okay. Yeah, sure. Later, man.

Peace, man.

Tell her I said not to come home too late, please?

Okay. I will. Thank you.

See you guys. See you, man.

You threw that? Threw what?

So you don't want the crop top, then? All right.

(ALL WHOOPING)

(DANCE MUSIC PLAYING)

(WOMAN SCREAMING)

Yo, that was so dope. Great.

You're amazing...

What the hell do you think you're doing? Get off.

Yo, you need to chill out, man. Am I talking to you?

SKYLER: Luke, back off! Nothing happened.

No, "just dancing," right? Isn't that what you said? Just dancing?

For once, she's doing what she likes, so get to stepping, man.

I'm talking to my girl, dude.

She's her own woman, and from the looks of it, she don't want you.

Now, just get outta here.

I'll tell ya something, you li'I broke-ass punk, I don't dance,

but if you wanna step outside, I'll show your ass what a real battle is.

SKYLER: All right, that's enough.

You know what? That is enough. Come on, let's go.

Are you coming or what?

You can't just come up in here and drag me out like you own me.

You know what, Sky? Enjoy your new life.

Look, I'm sorry about what happened at the club tonight, Sky.

It's not your fault.

So, we cool?

Yeah, we cool.

Damn! What?

Skyler, where have you been hiding these moves?

Yo, I gotta give it up to you. That's just dope.

What are you guys talking about?

You got it, flaunt it.

Damn, you're blowing up all over the Web.

Come on, 20,000 hits in two hours, Sky. Who does that?

This is crazy. Who posted it, though?

JAMAICA: Like, half the kids in the club.

RANDY: That was ill.

I was just following Tyrell.

Come on, girl, you schooled that boy. He's got nothing on you.

Looks to me like Jada has her new soloist.

I wouldn't be so sure.

When she sees this video, she won't have a choice.

Yeah, she's also gonna see I'm dancing with Tyrell.

Miss ♪ wants to win just as much as the rest of us.

She's gonna come around fast enough.

Did you see this?

I knew y'all would be here celebrating.

I'm not celebrating, though. I'd be if I were you.

It was just a dance battle. Your sister is dope.

We all think she should be dancing the solo.

Well, y'all think Miss ♪ gonna have something to say about it?

So what are you going to major in?

Uh...

Shit, I don't know. Politics, maybe?

Politics? What do you know about politics?

Hey, down there. Chill out.

Hey, what about you? What are you gonna study?

I always wanted to be an animal doctor. Animal doctor?

You mean, a vet? Yeah, a vet.

He means a vet. Yes, a vet.

Why not just be a human doctor? It probably takes just as long.

I like animals better.

That explains a lot.

'Kay, whoa, man. I'm keeping this.

SKYLER: Hey, guys.

Hey, what's up? Hey, what's up?

Hey, so we were just talking about what we're gonna do

when we win that scholarship.

What's up? Okay. So, you all really feel

like we about to win this, huh?

I mean, if you think about it,

you seen Skyler was going dumb stupid in the club the other night.

I think we got a good chance.

Hey, I hope so, 'cause I just wanna be able to say

that I'm a college graduate, you know?

Okay, so what we doing here? Are we having a slumber party or dance rehearsal?

JAMAICA: We're just talking about winning that scholarship.

Well, I'm happy to see everybody's feeling so confident.

Yeah, well, with Skyler doing the solo, we can't lose.

What makes you think Skyler's doing the solo?

Didn't you see the video of her dancing?

As a matter of fact I did, which is why I am not putting her in the solo.

Sorry, Skyler.

You can't be serious, though, right?

It's my decision to make. So, yes, I am serious.

I'm not trying to do the solo for me.

Everybody who seen the video of me dancing says that I could beat Maya.

I also saw the video, which is why I'm not giving you the solo.

Wait, I'm... I'm confused.

Okay, well, just because you can shake your booty,

you think you're a real dancer.

But the kind of dance you do does not represent

the style of dance that Honey Studio stands for.

Okay, it's called hip-hop and that's what I was doing.

Okay. You can call what you do whatever you want,

but I call it cheap exhibitionism.

And your teammates will see that, too, once they have time to compare that

to what we do here.

But I

Dante, let's warm everybody up, huh?

All right, guys, spread out.

Sorry, Sky.

Miss ♪.

You just trying to get back at your son. What?

You don't want him to get any credit

for everything he's been teaching me that you've never seen before.

Let's leave Tyrell out of this.

Right, 'cause leaving Tyrell out is easy for you, huh?

And what's that supposed to mean?

It's supposed to mean putting your son out in the streets

because he dropped outta school? That's cold.

Whoa, Tyrell didn't drop out of school.

He was kicked out for fighting and dealing drugs.

And I didn't throw him on the street.

The judge put him in a group home,

and when he was released, he chose not to come back home,

not that I was in a hurry to have him back.

You forgot your water bottle.

Has everything you told me been a lie?

I just wanted you to get to know me, Sky.

Dealing drugs?

It was stupid. I got caught and haven't done it in two years.

You can't build a relationship based off of lies, Tyrell.

Do you know what it's like to have nobody believe in you?

That's been me my whole life.

Do you know how badly I want somebody in my life to believe in me?

Support my ambition? I believe in you.

Look, I want somebody that I can trust.

And right now, that trust is broken.

(SIGHS)

(SLOW DANCE MUSIC PLAYING)

Skyler's not here.

I came to see you.

Why?

So you could gloat about how you got one of my girls all twisted

with your sad and made-up story?

Me and Skyler had something real,

but then you had to mess it up like always?

No. You did that to yourself by lying to her.

Why you hate me? Is that what you really believe?

Tyrell, I brought you into this world.

I worked hard, passed on opportunities,

to provide for you.

So, why don't you add that you resent me because of that?

That's not true.

And why you was never there to be a mom?

Is it because I look like Pops?

I bet when you wanted to throw him out,

you wanted to throw me out, too.

When I met your father, I thought he was a good man.

He had ambition and dreams.

But when things didn't go his way, he started using drugs.

When he couldn't afford those drugs, he started dealing.

So, no,

I was not gonna let my son be put in danger

because of his choices. That's why I tossed him out,

to protect you.

But how was I supposed to know you was gonna end up

in the same patch as your father?

I'm sorry.

I shouldn't have said that.

Nah, you just telling me what I need to hear.

But, Mom, if you're never gonna forgive me,

don't take it out on Skyler.

(SIGHS)

(MUSIC PLAYING ON LAPTOP)

(DOORBELL RINGING)

Oh, hi! Please come on in.

Thank you. I am sorry for stopping by unannounced.

Don't be silly. You're always welcome here.

I'm sorry to say that Tosha's not here at the moment.

You know, actually, I was hoping to talk to Skyler.

Oh, sure. She's in her room. I'll get her.

Skyler! I heard the doorbell.

Hi. What's going on?

Well,

Tyrell was right. I shouldn't punish you for what's going on between us.

He said that? Yeah. He did.

That's actually why I'm here.

I want you to do the one-on-one battle.

But I thought... Never mind what I said. I

I was wrong. So I'm asking you,

will you be our soloist? ...

The answer is no.

Skyler's already applied to school

so she could get her medical assistant certificate

and get a good paying job.

Wow, that was fast.

Do you even have an interest in medicine, or is...

Hey, Miss ♪.

Hi, Tosha. I just stopped by to talk to Skyler.

What's going on? She wants Skyler to dance the solo.

Congratulations.

I know I was harsh the other day,

but I've come to my senses. And so has Skyler.

Are you sure about this?

I promised her I would do it.

APRIL: I'm sorry you came all this way just to get an answer

you weren't looking for,

but I know my Skyler, and when she's made up her mind, that's that.

Right, honey?

Understood. Well, then, I should be leaving.

We are gonna miss you.

If you change your mind, I have to decide on who's doing the solo by tomorrow.

Sounds like she's already made up her mind.

It was nice seeing you again, April.

You have two very talented daughters.

Thank you.

Two.

Well, that was mature of you. What was, Tosha?

Turning down Miss ♪ so you could do something practical.

Yeah, that's me, Miss Practical.

Well, it might've been a good decision,

because I think she was coming over here

because she felt guilty about what happened with Tyrell.

Or maybe one of the reasons why she came over here

is because she felt like I was the better person for the solo.

Okay, you have to stop trying to compete with your sister.

Compete? Ain't no competition.

You've clearly already picked the winner from jump.

What's that supposed to mean?

Look around here. You notice anything?

How many pictures on the wall does Mom have of you?

I don't know. Twenty.

You wanna know how many of me? Three,

and two of them, you're in.

That's just nonsense. Why are we doing this?

Nonsense? Really? Okay.

I'm not here.

I'm not here. I'm not here.

I'm not here. And this one right here?

I was actually standing right next to her.

But for some reason, I didn't make the picture.

Okay, now here we go with the dramatics.

And that chip on your shoulder.

You just really don't get it.

Sky, Mom has worked hard all this time for both of us.

It hasn't just been for me.

It's always been easy for you,

because you get the better end of the deal every single time.

Don't blame me because I have talent, Sky.

Wow.

You've really got her brainwashed.

You've really got her brainwashed.

And you really think I don't have talent.

I didn't mean that, but... I know what you meant.

Why share the limelight with your sister if you don't have to?

That has... Okay. You know what? Stop, stop.

I'm not listening to any more of this.

You don't have to,

because I made my decision.

You answered Miss ♪, not me.

What are you doing? Don't tear that up.

You are throwing everything away.

Cool.

And where are you going now?

To let Jada know that she has a solo dancer.

How can you let that backstreet neophyte nobody represent us at Dance World?

Girl, you better back it up. You are shouting in my face.

I'm sorry, I just think you're making a mistake.

Really?

With Maya gone, we need our strongest dancer

to go head-to-head with her in the battle, and that is not Skyler.

So just who do you think it is, Nia?

I'm not saying this for my sake,

but for the whole team. It should be me.

There's no doubt you are one of my best dancers,

but Skyler brings something fresh,

and we need that going up against Maya in the battle.

She knows all our moves.

It's your call.

Well, good, I'm glad we at least agree on that.

I didn't mean for it to sound like that.

Uh-huh.

If it's any consolation,

I have added something to the routine that's gonna feature you and Tosha.

Really? Yes, really.

(DANCE MUSIC PLAYING)

Huh.

(CHEERING)

Atmasphere, bring it in, bring it in, bring it in.

That was dope.

We are so close to winning Dance World.

If you all can bring it like you did today, it's ours.

Eva, the helicopter was fire.

I want you to rock that in the solo. Yeah?

All right, I got you, Coach. All right.

Everybody take five. When we get back, running the opening piece.

Yeah?

Hey, Derrick, can I talk to you for a second?

Yeah, yeah, of course.

So, you told Eva to do the helicopter in the solo.

Yeah. I think the helicopter works.

I know it does, 'cause I'm the one who came up with the move,

and you told me I was doing the solo. So what's up with that?

I didn't mean for it to come out like that, okay?

I changed my mind, and I was gonna tell you about it...

Really? When were you gonna tell me?

When it was too late for me to change my mind and go back to Pulsar?

Why would you do that? We got a winning crew.

The only reason why you have a chance at beating Pulsar.

IS because I'm not on the team.

Damn, that's the only reason why you recruited me, isn't it?

What are talking about? You never planned on giving me the solo.

You just didn't wanna have Eva have to go up against me.

I would never do something like that.

Okay, I'm only doing what I think is best for this crew.

Really? Well, I'm gonna do the same.

I'm outta here, Derrick.

(HIP-HOP MUSIC PLAYING)

JADA: Well, what a surprise.

I got played.

Really?

Everybody take five.

Got played, huh?

I should've never allowed Nia to talk me

into going over to Atmasphere in the first place.

It was her idea.

Nia told me she begged you to stay.

(SCOFFS) Begged? Are you kidding me? She's been on my case,

on my case, about how you be disrespecting me,

telling me I need to man up

and speak my mind, how I need to not hold my tongue.

Well, damn, that sounds like the exact line she's been feeding me.

So, it looks like we both got played.

Clearly. So...

Does this mean that I'm back on the team?

Eh.

Miss ♪.

(LAUGHING) Of course. Okay, yay!

But, now, I have given the solo to Skyler No, no, no, it's totally fine.

I just wanna dance. For Pulsar.

(LAUGHING) Come here.

Welcome back. Thanks. Feels good to be home.

Everybody, listen up.

I am happy to announce that Maya is back on the team.

(APPLAUSE)

Thank God. We missed you.

Does this mean she's doing the solo?

No, no, Skyler's still doing the solo, but I have made a slight change.

I'm going to have Maya and Tosha do the breakout routine.

But that's my part. Not anymore.

How can you do that? She wasn't even here

Nia, don't. You have caused enough trouble for a lifetime.

And if you think I haven't figured out that you been playing us,

then you're an even bigger fool than I was.

Now step back in that line before I change my mind

and give you what you really deserve.

Everybody, places, from the top.

(HORNS HONKING)

HOST: Coming to you live from Atlanta,

for the tenth Annual USA Dance World Competition!

Now, in just a few moments this place will be overflowing

with thousands of fans from far and wide for the competition.

(CHUCKLES)

I see you ran back to your little crew.

More like I came home.

I really hope I get to go up against you in that solo battle.

Keep wishing. I'm not even doing a solo.

Then who is? She is.

(SCOFFS) I remember you. I whooped that ass in the club.

(ATMASPHERE LAUGHING)

And Jada wants you to go up against me?

Is she trying to lose?

Bye, Eva.

Good night. Round two?

See you later?

Bye.

You want it again? Isn't camouflage a little last year?

EVA: I think that red isn't in.

MAN: Nice outfits.

Ugh. I can't stand that bitch.

Hey, don't let her get inside your head. We're good. We're good.

MAYA: Yeah. Forget about them. Seriously.

You know, it's not too late to back out now.

JAMAICA: What is your problem? Nia, go stretch. Seriously?

Okay, people. Hundreds of crews have competed for spots,

but only 20 teams were chosen

to compete in the sickest dance competition in the country.

Y'all ready to battle? Let's go!

(HIP-HOP MUSIC PLAYING)

(CROWD CHEERING)

(CROWD CHEERING)

Welcome to the stage, Pulsar!

(DANCE MUSIC PLAYING)

That's my daughter Tosha. She's amazing.

(CROWD CHEERING)

That was sick.

HOST: Ladies and gentlemen, Atmasphere!

(HIP-HOP MUSIC PLAYING)

(CROWD CHEERING)

Our judges have narrowed down the competition to four crews,

and they are...

Atmasphere!

Hot Ice!

The Future Kingz!

And Pulsar!

Yo, I'm not even gonna lie. Eva picked up some of my moves while I was over there...

How am I supposed to beat those moves?

You go out there and you lay your killer move on her.

Okay, what move is that? You know what MAYA: I'm talking about.

The one Mom calls your chicken spaz attack. That one.

Yeah. Mom hates that dance.

You've seen that move, right? Look, I don't care

if she hates that dance. You go out there and you take it to the next level

and win us this competition.

Are you sure? I am 100% positive.

This is your moment. You got this.

You got it. All right, all right.

Come on. Come on. Come on. You got it. Go for it, sis. Get it. Come on!

(APPLAUSE)

I present to you the solo battles.

Are we ready?

Let's go!

(HIP-HOP MUSIC PLAYING)

(CROWD CHEERING)

I've seen that Eva girl compete before. She's good.

(HIP-HOP MUSIC PLAYING)

That's my daughter.

(CROWD CHEERING)

HOST: That was crazy!

Whoo!

Oh, man, oh, man.

Ladies and gentlemen, the judges have spoken.

Your 2018 USA Dance World champions,

from Atlanta, Georgia...

From the Honey Daniel's Dance Studio, it's Pulsar!

Give it up for Pulsar!

(ALL CHEERING)

Yeah, girl. We good. We good.

Congrats, Mom.

This was all you, sis.

Go find our trophy.

Go find our trophy, sis!

I'm proud of you. I'm proud of you, too.

Looks like we're all winning here!

Good job, babe.

Hey, Miss ♪. They're asking for you. Come on, let's go.

Thank you. You really believed in me, even when I didn't believe in myself.

Maybe I should just, like, not be so hard on you, you know?

Like, I know, just like...