Backstage (2016) s02e14 Episode Script

Mixing It Up

[Miles.]
Previously on Backstage Since, I'm not dancing, maybe I could choreograph something.
I need your help.
[Vanessa.]
Mindy's the real deal, Ms.
Maria.
We just need to take her to the next level.
Then, let's get to work.
[Kat.]
Ever since I retired DJ Diamondmind, I've been trying to figure out what's next for me.
How do you top being Diamondmind? What do you even do after an experience like that? [Bianca.]
That boy, he has a girlfriend, doesn't he? [Scarlett.]
I can't be the other girl.
[Vanessa.]
Cassandra asked if we could help the Primas.
[Cassandra.]
The Primas barely made it through qualifiers.
And finals are a week away.
Five, six, seven, eight.
[music playing.]
[music ends.]
Uh, okay.
That wasn't horrible.
It'll get there in time.
Time we don't have.
I'll see you all this afternoon.
Be prepared to stay late.
If only we had some kind of leg up on the Tumpane Tours.
Maybe we do.
So, I heard you and Maria are working together on Mindy's solo.
Uh, yeah.
Is that a problem? Kinda.
She's the dance coach for the Tours, our biggest competition.
Don't worry, there's no conflict of interest.
Maria already cleared it with Keaton and Tumpane.
Let's get real.
This dance is good, but it's not gonna win us first place.
You don't know that.
Yes, I do.
But Uh-oh.
Maybe with intel from Maria, you can find out what the Tours have planned.
I'm not stealing someone else's moves.
We're not gonna steal their moves, we just need to know what we're up against.
- It's really no big deal.
- There's gotta be another way.
Like what? I just want us to win.
- So do I.
But - Then prove it.
["Spark" playing.]
My eyes are open But I cannot see And I'm up and walking Still feels like a dream Until our eyes adjust, I guess We're only feeling in the darkness Oh, oh, oh - We just need a spark - Oh, oh - To light up the dark - Oh, oh I can feel you with me I can feel you with me - We just need a spark - Oh, oh - To light up the dark - Oh, oh I can feel you with me I can feel you with me We just need a spark I'm leaving Keaton.
Are you sure? This school trains people for a career in music, but I've already had one.
You mean because you're an assistant to DJ Diamondmind? Not exactly.
Yeah.
With DJ Diamondmind, I've really got to travel the world and see what it's like to really be successful.
But right now I want more.
More than success? Yeah.
[chuckles.]
I wanna be a kid.
Looks like your mind is made up.
It is.
Well, get done.
Know that Keaton's doors will always be open to you if you change your mind.
[Durani.]
You're an enormous talent.
- Thank you, sir.
- [door opens.]
[sighs.]
- So, that happened.
- Wait.
- What's going on? - Don't ruin the moment.
I'm just gonna miss you.
- You do know I live with you, right? - Okay, I feel better.
I should get back to the quad, I still have so much to do for the CAMDA mixer.
- I'll see you later? - You know it.
I'm impressed, by the way.
[chuckles.]
With what? You're just handling this better than I thought.
I'd be so nervous.
The hard part's over.
It's official.
- I told Durani I'm leaving Keaton.
- No, silly.
I mean, telling Jax.
["Wild" playing.]
It's a jungle, we're all wild Hiding behind these proper smiles But I'm a lion Yeah, I'm a tiger If you see me, you run 'Cause I'm a hunter Queen of the jungle Don't mess with me 'Cause I'm a hunter, yeah Don't mess with me Beautiful.
Now, again.
I wanna see real extension in your legs on that jeté, Mindy.
Thanks again for helping, Ms.
Maria.
Soften your hands, Mindy.
- It means the world to me.
- Oh, my pleasure.
Even out your weight, Mindy.
You know, you're a talented choreographer.
You're great at communicating.
You have an eye for detail.
And if you want, I think you can go far.
I love choreographing and it's thanks to you.
Helping other dancers That's why I became a teacher.
Do I ask? Do I do this? Dance gods, please don't curse me.
So, how's Tumpane, by the way? Thank you for reminding me.
Is that her choreo book? You're choreographing the Tours dance, right? I sure am, and to tell you the truth, they got something really special up their sleeve.
- Oh, really, like what? - [muttering.]
Um, are they doing, like, a lot of tricks? You'll see on the day.
Worst.
Spy.
Ever.
I'm sure it'll be amazing.
Way more amazing than ours.
- [George.]
Cables? - [Scarlett.]
Check.
- Sound equipment? - Check.
Musicians? My sister and her friends should be here any minute, not to mention moi.
Triple check.
The official CAMDA coach and teacher mixer.
Here we go.
Where are the decorations and waiters? I arranged it all through Parties Are Everything.
They're late.
What's wrong? Did you lose your bracelet again? How many times do I have to tell you, it's a wristband.
Water.
Get me some water! To drink.
I'll be clearer next time.
I messed up the dates? How could I mess up the dates? There are 25 judges arriving from 14 schools in one hour.
Keep pouring salt on the wound, George.
Won't that just make it hurt more? Okay.
Okay, okay, okay.
Let let's let's think.
What does every party need? Uh, music.
Food.
Waiters.
And a little bit of magic.
Uh, you lost me at magic.
This is an art school.
We can get decorations at the costume department.
We can get actors to play waiters, and for food vending machines? Who doesn't like chips? Great.
You see what they have in costumes.
I have to persuade some thespians to take on the role they were born to play.
Awesome, but your transitions are feeling predictable.
If we had your preps, then maybe we can bring the dance to the next level.
Oh.
Like this? [Maria, Vanessa chuckle.]
- By George, I think she's got it.
- [chuckles.]
[phone ringtone playing.]
I can't.
I just can't.
I gotta take this.
Vanessa, I don't think you need me anymore.
You two are gonna give them a run for their money.
[Maria.]
Hello? What are you doing? Quick.
Keep an eye out for Maria.
Stop.
Mindy.
Did Carly put you up to this? I'm just gonna take a few photos of the Tours choreo.
No big deal.
- Uh, yes, big deal.
Very big deal.
- [phone camera clicking.]
- Huge deal.
- Okay, okay.
Don't freak out.
Do you remember how awful you felt after Cassandra stole your moves? Carly was worried that you'd try and stop me.
She told me to remind you that you're the girl who locked her in the girls' changing room last year.
That was different.
Are you sure? Look, I am so grateful for everything Ms.
Maria's done for me.
Really, I am.
But, I'm also a Prima.
And that comes first.
- Mindy.
- [camera clicking.]
[faint voice speaking.]
- [Maria.]
It's okay.
- [camera clicks.]
Okay.
Yeah, next week.
Thank you.
[sighs.]
Sorry about that.
Everything okay? Yep, everything's great.
Are you wearing that shirt under this? Maybe if I pretend he's not there, he'll disappear.
Azadeh, I'm in panic mode.
I'm talking epic none-of-Beyoncés-wind- machines-are-working kind of disaster.
- Okay.
- I messed up with the supplier, and I need linens, waiter costumes, and any spare decorations you have for the mixer.
I got you, babe.
Give me a minute to see what I have.
Look away, Scarlett.
Look away.
- How can I help? - I'm good.
- That's not what it sounded like.
- Then, you heard wrong.
I'm all good.
[sighs.]
What kind of guy would I be if I stood idly by, while the prettiest girl in this school was in trouble? I don't know.
A guy minding his own business? [chuckles.]
I get it, you're out of my league.
But I still think you should give me a chance.
I'm sure you're a very nice guy, but it's a big old no.
A no to you and a very big no to you and me.
So, you're saying I still have a chance? I think I got everything you need.
[sighs.]
You're a life saver, Azzie.
Thank you.
[sighs.]
- Hey, Jax.
- What? Pass me those cables.
I was hoping you and I could chat.
Okay, sure.
What's up? I can't do it.
Nothing.
I'll tell you later.
Okay.
I'll be here.
Everything okay? Yeah, great.
Super.
'Cause if you need someone to talk to, you know, you can I can listen.
Cute.
I just know when someone's hiding something, I've been there with my illness.
Huh.
Maybe I can take this as a practice run.
Actually, there is something.
I could tell.
[sighs.]
So [sighs.]
you and I have been good friends, for a while now.
We have? And depending on the situation, I might even call you my best friend.
Really? That doesn't mean that you don't annoy the heck out of me, but Like you're a great guy.
Thank you? I know you look up to me musically and She's talented, but [chuckles.]
making music together has been one of my favorite parts of being at Keaton.
I have to stop you right there.
We've literally never made music together.
I'm transferring out of Keaton.
And I need to find a way to tell Jax.
Jax is not gonna take that well.
- I know.
I know.
- You have to tell him.
["Cake" playing.]
Everything good when you hustle like me I ain't stoppin' for nothing That money I need Gotta take what you want Especially your dreams - Whoa - Now they know my face Have to get that money Like I know I can Even if they try, Tell me, "Yeah, okay" [music continues.]
Okay, I need your advice.
There's some drama brewing and I really don't want anything to do with it.
Easy, don't have anything to do with it.
Carly brainwashed Mindy into taking photos of Ms.
Maria's choreo notes for the Tumpane Tours.
- What? - I know, right? Why is winning so important to Carly? I mean, it's actually insane.
Well, she's done some questionable stuff in the past, but Hey, haven't we all? Okay, fine.
It's like she's taking this whole replacing Cassandra thing to a new level.
I mean, she's actually turning into the evil dance dictator.
- So, tell Maria.
- I can't do that.
They'd get into much trouble and not to mention, if Mindy's pulled from the finals, all of the work that I've been doing with her would have been for nothing.
So, don't say anything.
I don't think I could live with myself if I did that.
[sighs.]
Then, I think you know what you have to do.
You were right, George.
All we needed was a little magic.
Correct.
Suddenly, things seem a little less magical.
I told him I didn't want his help.
If I take away Aidan, that would equal only one waiter to help serve.
- I know how math works, George.
- Okay.
But that means you and I will have to help pick up the slack.
I'll tell him he's staying, then.
Hey, Kit.
You said you wanted to talk earlier? - Uh, yeah.
- Katherine Dunn.
Is it true? You're leaving? You're you're dropping out of Keaton? Jax, just [Bianca.]
I'm sorry.
I thought he would have been the first to know.
Yeah, he should have been.
Uh, yeah Even as a student you always danced to the beat of your own drum, Ms.
Maria.
Well, I learned from the best.
Um, Ms.
Maria, can I speak with you for a second? Yeah, of course.
Would the lovely lady be interested in refreshments? I've got orange, apple, and orange-apple.
They're for the guests.
Scarlett, I like you.
I know you like me, but you broke up with your girlfriend for me.
Where's the romance in that? Where's the magic? That's not how I wanna meet my first boyfriend.
- But, Scarlett - I've gotta go sing.
["Me and You" playing.]
I never thought silence Would wake me in the night I never knew how long You'd keep me on the side I never saw you fixing To break me, it's all right You don't know how to take me You keep it all inside [Scarlett, Miles.]
I know we're missing some pieces A puzzle, a struggle for completeness Tell me how to turn away When I faced it all for you Tell me how to burn away The afterglow too Tell me why we let the pressure decide What and what not we should do But the way it was felt so good For a moment or two Me and you [crowd applauding.]
Thank you guys, you're too kind.
We are gonna take a quick break and then we will be right back, but keep having fun, and go CAMDAs.
[indistinct chattering.]
So, you're bailing? Just like that? And what, you're hoping I'd find out through, like, TMK or something? Maybe.
How could you not tell me, Kit? - You're, like, my best friend.
- I know.
I guess, I was dreading to tell you because you're the one that matters the most.
[sobbing.]
- Are you are you crying? - No! [sniffles.]
So it's really happening? [Kit sniffling, sobbing.]
Uh, it's okay.
It's okay.
Don't cry.
I'm the one that cries, not you.
It's not like you're gonna be gone forever, Kit.
We're friends, we'll still be friends.
You're not gonna be able to get rid of me that easily.
And just think, now that we won't be working on the same assignments, you know, you could probably help me with mine.
- 'Cause I didn't do that already? - There she is! Kit, um I, uh Me, too.
Cheers to a successful mixer.
It may not have started well but we sure did end strong.
- I'm glad I could be of assistance.
- [chuckles.]
- We make a good team.
- Mm.
Well, I'm happy you say that, because I'm not done yet.
Walk with me.
George, what is this? - George? - [pops.]
Now that's a little much.
In the words of my brother, "You can never have too much magic.
" Look, I need you to know, Cassandra and I had our problems.
Problems that had nothing to do with you.
But even if you and I didn't start off right, isn't it more important where things go? ["Me and You" playing.]
[Miles.]
I never knew silence Could wake me in the night I never knew how long You'd keep me on the side - Well done, recruit.
- It was all Carly's idea.
I shouldn't be taking all the credit.
With this choreo notes, we just might be able to out-dance the Tours.
I know that look.
I need to say something.
I was there when Mindy took the photos.
- What are you doing, V? - Yeah, what are you doing, V? At first, I let Mindy get away with it.
But I shouldn't have.
This is not the way to win.
So, a few minutes ago, I gave the Tours dance coach all of our notes.
- You did what? - [girl.]
No way.
Why would you do that? - [girl.]
You're kidding.
- Like you said, it's "no big deal.
" - [girl.]
Oh.
- It's just intel, so why does it matter? - But now they know what we're doing.
- [girl.]
Great.
We won't have an element of surprise.
Exactly.
We're on a level playing field again.
[dancers murmuring.]
No way.
Enough.
Let's put this to a vote.
Primas surprise the Tours and go back to their old dance without my crew.
Or we stick together and do the dance I believe we can win the finals.
I vote we go back to our original dance.
I vote for Sloane's Crew to stay.
Yeah, me, too.
What are you doing? Honestly, now that they know, I think you'll be better off without us.
Well, I don't.
Sorry.
I believe the Primas are the Primas.
Not the Prima dance crew or whatever.
I don't think they should dance with us.
Beckett, looks like you have the final vote.
I never thought silence Would wake me in the night I never knew how long You'd keep me on the side I never saw you fixing To break me, it's all right You don't know how to take me You keep it all inside I know I'm missing some pieces A puzzle, a struggle
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