Dance Academy Page #4

SAMMY:

(snaps)

They need me. And you wonder why myfriends have issues with you.

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And then he heads back out the corridor. Abigail is left inthe corridor.

16 EXT. MAROUBRA BEACH/SKATE RAMP - DAY 2 16

CHRISTIAN, KAYLAH, N/S SKATERS

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17 EXT. ACADEMY/WHARFSIDE - DAY 2 17

SAMMY, N/S STUDENTS

SKATE RAMP:
Christian, in a matte black, full helmet covered

in old stickers, skates for all he’s worth. It’s like this

is the last chance he’s ever going to get to skate like this -

and that’s exactly what he’s thinking. But there’s a hugegrin across his face, he is truly in the moment.

Kaylah watches him from the side of the park, a littleworried at his intensity. A mobile phone starts ringing frominside Christian’s jacket at her feet. Kaylah rifles in hispockets - pulls out the phone. After a moment’s hesitation,

she answers.

KAYLAH:

Hello?

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WHARFSIDE:
Sammy paces outside the Academy.

SAMMY:

Who’s that?

KAYLAH (O.S.)

(on phone)

Who’s that?

SAMMY:

Sammy. Is Christian there?

Silence.

SAMMY:

Listen, whoever you are, I need to

speak to him - it’s urgent - he’s

in trouble.

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SKATE PARK:
Kaylah looks over to where Christian is skating.

SAMMY (O.S.)

(on phone)

If you have his phone you’re either

a friend or a thief...

(MORE)

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SAMMY (O.S.) (CONT'D)

if you’re a friend, you’ll tell mewhere I can find him.

Hold on Kaylah.

18 EXT. MAROUBRA BEACH/SKATE RAMP - DAY 2 18

CHRISTIAN, KAYLAH, SAMMY, N/S SKATERS

Sammy stands out like a fish out of water from the regularramp crowd. Kaylah spots him a mile off - and waves him.

KAYLAH:

Sammy?

Sammy comes over and he and Kaylah watch Christian skate.

He’s really going for it, skating like there’s no tomorrow -

and loving every minute.

KAYLAH:

You said he’s in trouble.

SAMMY:

He’s been missing class, they’repretty worked up about it at theAcademy.

KAYLAH:

That’s it?

SAMMY:

They’ll kick him out, I love Tarato bits but she’s not worth that.

Kaylah stares at Sammy, stunned.

KAYLAH:

Tara. You think this is all about

a girl?

SAMMY:

It was a pretty intense break up.

Kaylah starts laughing.

SAMMY:

What?

KAYLAH:

You so don’t get it.

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19 INT. ACADEMY/STUDIO - DAY 2 19

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

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20 EXT. MAROUBRA BEACH - DAY 2 20

CHRISTIAN, SAMMY, KAYLAH, N/S SKATERS

INTERCUT WITH:

21 EXT. THEATRE/STAGE DOOR - DAY 2 21

ETHAN:

STUDIO:
Mixed Classical. Tara sits once again on thesidelines and watches as Patrick takes the first year class.

We stay on Tara as they dance an allegro sequence in the

centre. There’s a lyrical quality to the dancing but theemphasis is on strength, particularly in the legs, feet andknees. She watches as Abigail soars powerfully into the air.

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SKATE PARK:
Christian sees Sammy standing with Kaylah andgives him a happy wave. Sammy waves back and then watches asChristian tears it up on the half pipe, not holding anythingback - enjoying himself.

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THEATRE:
Ethan arrives at the Stage Door. His contract is

still in his back pocket. He pulls it out, looks at it forthe longest time and then shoves it back into his pocket,

opens the door and goes inside.

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SKATE PARK:
Christian comes over and gives Sammy a welcomehug. He’s exhilarated, no longer caring what’s going tohappen.

CHRISTIAN:

Am I gonna get a lecture?

Sammy is thrown. He’s never seen Christian so upbeat.

SAMMY:

(lying)

What? No... But you could’ve said

what was going on.

Christian turns to Kaylah.

CHRISTIAN:

You told him?

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Kaylah shrugs. Christian looks at them both with a stern face

-and then breaks out into a grin.

CHRISTIAN:

Whatever, right? It’s done now.

You want a go?

Sammy looks at the steep descent of the half-pipe.

SAMMY:

Think I’ll pass.

CHRISTIAN:

Your loss.

And he takes off again, grinning as he reaches speed.

22 INT. ACADEMY/STUDIO - DAY 2 22

KAT, ABIGAIL, N/S FIRST YEARS (BOYS AND GIRLS)

After class. Students stream out of the studio after their

Contemporary class. Kat stands at the door, handing outfliers and talking to them as they leave.

KAT:

Hip hop starts in half an hour.

Bring your friends.

Tara walks past her - Kat grabs her arm.

KAT:

You’re staying right?

TARA:

Can’t. My knee.

A flash of impatience crosses Kat’s face but she lets it go.

KAT:

Have you seen Sammy?

TARA:

I’m sure he’ll be here. Sorry Kat -

next time. Promise.

She leaves. Kat watches as the last of the students heads

out of the studio.

KAT:

Good, great, go get something todrink and I’ll meet you all backhere.

She turns - disappointed - and looks back into the studio.

There is one student left - Abigail.

She looks up at Kat - a fake smile plastered across her face.

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ABIGAIL:

I can wait with you.

Kat is suspicious - and a bit embarrassed.

KAT:

Why?

ABIGAIL:

I want to support you. You’re

Sammy’s friend.

KAT:

He’s not here so you can drop the

act.

ABIGAIL:

He asked me to come - here I am.

KAT:

You really think he cares?

ABIGAIL:

You’re important to him.

Abigail walks over to the barre - unable to resist a barb.

ABIGAIL:

Although apparently not enough tocome himself.

23 INT. THEATRE/STAGE - DAY 2 23

ETHAN, TARA, STAGE RIGGER (O.S), N/S STAGEHANDS

Tara arrives side-stage at the Company dance theatre. The

rehearsal is over and only a few stagehands and riggersworking on a rope fly remain.

The sound of a beautiful piece of music being played on thepiano draws Tara onto the stage. As she gets closer she seesthat the piano player is Ethan - he’s totally caught up inthe music.

She walks up behind him and he suddenly notices that she’sthere and stops playing.

TARA:

I didn’t even know you could play.

ETHAN:

I’m just messing around.

TARA:

You’re really good.

Ethan’s face lights up.

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ETHAN:

There’s this amazing collective inNew York. The composer’s on stagethe whole time and the choreographyand the score are workshoppedtogether. I don’t know, I was

thinking of maybe sending them someideas.

He’s clearly inspired and Tara smiles.

TARA:

You should do it.

ETHAN:

Yeah. But... the National probablywouldn’t like it. Me being under

contract.

As his energy subsides, Tara realises she has to say herpiece.

TARA:

Look, Ethan, I came to apologiseabout this morning...

ETHAN:

Forget it.

TARA:

I so appreciate how you’ve beenhelping me and - you’re right.

I’ve got to stop being scared. Ijust don’t know how.

Ethan stands and looks at her, wanting to help.

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