Dance Academy Page #2

PATRICK:

I’ll take that under advisement.

As the dance moves into a more allegro section, we cross toTara who is sitting on the sidelines, working her feet with atheraband. She pays particular attention to their legs andfeet as the series of jumps puts obvious stress on theirhealthy knees.

Patrick moves over to Tara to speak privately.

PATRICK:

It feels like you got that cast offa while ago. Has Doctor Wicks saidanything about coming back toclass?

Tara shakes her head, nervous.

TARA:

We want to be certain it’s healed

properly.

Patrick nods and moves away. Tara slumps, relieved he didn’task too many questions.

Kat and Sammy arrive near Tara, waiting their next turn. Katshoots an evil eye at the Board Member.

KAT:

I can’t believe they got rid of HipHop for this.

SAMMY:

(teasing Kat)

This and mime class. Extra ballet

history. Notation.

Abigail joins them.

ABIGAIL:

I like the Board’s new program.

KAT:

Naturally.

Just then Christian arrives, very late and still wearing hishoodie. Patrick clocks him - isn’t pleased.

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PATRICK:

Mr Reed? Where’s your note?

CHRISTIAN:

Note?

PATRICK:

New rules. All unexplained absencesmust be explained to the Principal.

Christian just shrugs, turns and leaves the room. Tarawatches him go, still hurting over their break-up.

5 INT. ACADEMY/MR KENNEDY’S OFFICE - DAY 1 5

MR KENNEDY, CHRISTIAN

Christian slumps in a chair across from a worried Mr Kennedy.

MR KENNEDY:

What’s going on Christian? I’m toldthis isn’t the first class you’vebeen late for, or missed entirely?

CHRISTIAN:

I had to see my lawyer. He wants apersonal reference.

MR KENNEDY:

And what should it say, “Christianused to come to class but now can’t

be bothered”?

CHRISTIAN:

You can say whatever you like.

Christian gets up to go, Mr Kennedy snaps. He’s under

pressure.

MR KENNEDY:

Sit. The Board are serious about

their new “Back to Ballet” policy.

Our teaching methods are beingscrutinised. Even having you here,

under bail conditions, is somethingthey’ve questioned.

CHRISTIAN:

(stung)

I’m sorry to make things hard for

you.

Mr Kennedy softens. He’s on Christian’s side.

MR KENNEDY:

That’s not what I meant. I justneed you to work with me a little.

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MR KENNEDY (CONT'D)

If you want a reference, how aboutyou show us you deserve it?

CHRISTIAN:

Don’t worry about it.

Christian gets up and leave the room.

6 INT. ACADEMY/CORRIDOR - DAY 1 6

TARA, KAT, ABIGAIL, SAMMY, N/S FIRST YEARS BOYS AND GIRLS

Class is finished. The first years pile out of the room,

carrying their practise skirts and shirts.

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