Polina Page #2

well be together.

I dont care,

even if you don't go to the audition,

I will.

You're crazy!

Are you leaving for long?

I dont know.

Maybe.

Youre going to France?

Yes, to the south of France.

What about the Bolshoi?

You know what it means for us.

Trust me.

It's beautiful here.

You like it?

Hello. Welcome to the audition.

Well start the first routine

with Sergio.

Spread out.

Good luck.

Four, five and go!

Get into position.

In lines, please.

Third line. One!

Jump!

And exit.

Sonia, Aurore, Claire, Kim,

Elise, Margot,

Polina, Anthony, Tha, Lisa,

Adrien, Emilie, Jrmie

and Chlo.

The others can leave. Thank you.

Now well work on

a different style of movement.

Use your breath.

Stretch, stretch...

That's it.

From the top.

Use your weight! Heavy!

If you like, I can translate for Polina.

I havent spoken yet.

Well, just in case. I can do it.

Thats why I asked you to come.

Youve surely heard,

I always give my dancers a trial period.

Youll start as trainees.

And if we get along, I hire you on.

I understood.

Polina took

a few French lessons in Russia

and weve been together

for a few months,

so she's starting to understand.

But it's good hes here.

He could be of service anyhow.

Shes right, he could be of service.

Help yourself.

Have you seen Snow White?

Yes.

At the Budan festival.

Youre very classical,

but you have an inner strength

that interests me.

Youll learn the role of Snow White.

And you Adrien, the prince.

Thank you.

Youll work the corps movements

with Sergio,

and the duets with me.

Pay close attention.

You need to change

your technical approach.

In my work,

the center of gravity is much lower.

It's more grounded than classical.

You need to work really hard in class.

Change...

All together...

Turn!

Push off!

Faster.

Okay. That wasnt bad.

But the beginning wasnt very clear.

Well go over it again.

When you drop to your knees,

use the momentum of the upper body.

- This will help.

- Thank you.

The movement starts from your center.

Lets take it from the beginning.

Without music.

Stop it.

You training to be a commando?

Whats that?

Commandos are tough guys, like you.

I have injuries everywhere.

Theyre called bruises.

Its part of dance.

- Anyone for volleyball?

- Sure.

- Girls?

- Why not.

Polina?

No. Tomorrow were working with Liria.

Its up to you. Let's go.

No. Sergio, stop the music.

Thats too pretty.

It's pretty.

Im looking for something real.

It's the first time

youre giving yourself to him.

Theres danger, there's urgency...

theres fear.

And I feel nothing.

Whats your background?

Where are you from?

My father comes

from a poor family in Georgia.

My mothers Siberian.

There you go. You know it all.

You know about not having enough.

But its a love duet.

It's a duet of desire, of passion.

It's about having nothing

and wanting something

more than anything in the world.

I dont want a pretty dancer.

I want to see Polina dance.

You understand? Once more?

Already dressed?

Yes.

I want to rehearse.

We rehearsed all week.

Liria gave us a day off to rest.

Thats part of the work too.

Get undressed and come back to bed.

No.

Yes.

No.

No.

- No.

- Yes.

Do what you want.

Okay.

Didnt I give you a day off?

I want to get the movements right.

Youre rehearsing without Adrien.

Yes.

For me.

I see.

Have you ever missed someone?

Felt the absence of a loved one?

A little.

All my work is about this.

Longing for someone who's not there.

Its important

to feel that when you dance.

Longing.

See you tomorrow?

And stay grounded.

Thank you.

I don't see enough hip.

Look. Come here, Sergio.

Give yourselves to each other.

Your legs join all the way down.

You see?

There has to be full contact

in all of the lifts.

Lift her with your head.

You need to be in tune.

Feel her weight.

Feel her weight before pushing off.

One goes up

and the other goes forward.

- Why aren't you in front of me?

- I am.

You give the direction otherwise I slip.

That's not exactly it.

You both give the direction.

You need to feel her weight

to push her forward,

otherwise it wont work.

- See? Youre doing it wrong.

- Lets do it again.

Thats enough.

Well continue tomorrow.

No use getting upset.

It was hard today.

- Why are you stopping me?

- Im not.

lm doing my best. Like you.

My work is sh*t because of you.

She's not happy.

Your work isn't sh*t.

She just wants us to make progress.

It's no big deal.

I'm too classical.

You have a torn toenail?

Maybe. I don't know.

Why are you changing subjects?

Im not changing subjects.

I dont know!

Im not in her head.

Im just as lost as you.

Im trying to make her happy too, okay?

From above...

Release.

Hold your center. Watch your feet.

No, the feet have to be...

You dont really need

to put your weight on them.

You're like a rag doll.

That's better.

Let your head go.

Sonia, you go rst.

Thats better. Did you feel it?

Get into place.

Are you okay?

- Where did you hurt yourself?

- My ankle.

- Oh sh*t.

- Lie down.

Breathe.

I suggest Massimo for Berratham.

- You okay with that?

- Yeah.

Back to the barre.

Four ronds de jambe en dehors.

Battement pli devant...

Take your foot.

Devant, la seconde...

Port de bras.

And come back.

Knees in your hands.

Knee in your hand!

Watch the hip, Massimo.

Hi there.

- Can I talk to you for a minute?

- Sure.

I want the role of Snow White back.

- Youre not ready.

- Yes, I'm sure I am.

Youre hardworking and you have talent,

but you cant demand things.

Youre too obsessed with yourself,

your work.

Look around. Observe.

An artist is someone...

someone who observes.

Watch Sonia when she dances with Adrien.

Something happens.

She listens to him, feels him, sees him.

Everything shows onstage.

You understand?

Hello.

I'd like to know,

are you looking for dancers?

Okay, thanks.

No. Dont flap around.

I see arms and legs all day long.

Make me feel something.

Make me feel what it is to know God.

You dont want me to dance?

Id rather you didn't.

But lm a dancer.

Since you can dance, why bother?

You wanted me to audition you?

No. That's not it.

Find something else.

- But what do you want?

- I dont know.

What are you doing?

Im leaving.

Are you sure?

The same energy.

Everyone on the same rhythm.

Rotation and...

Good. Don't worry.

Follow me.

In a circle and back to your places.

Stay in a group. Move together.

Release.

Hello.

Im a dancer.

I studied at the Bolshoi.

Im looking for work.

We dont need anyone right now.

Thank you.

Mom? Hi.

Yeah, everythings ne.

Things went really well in Berlin.

We got a standing ovation.

No, right now Im in Paris.

We're still on tour.

Im not alone, I'm with the troupe.

Wait, I have to say hi to someone.

Sergio! Hows it going?

I cant, Im talking to my mom!

Bojinski?

No, I didnt see him.

Im sorry, I have to go now.

Were going for dinner.

Ill call you back later.

Okay. Love you too.

Good evening.

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