This is the Academy, where graduation is based solely on merit.
Its about to get brutal.
(Math is a class at the Academy.)
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Could the real stars ofThe Next Generationbe The Last Generation?
Maddie Ziegler is backstage and ready to mingle.
Lets meet the teams and compare class schedules.
At least three members of the All-Stars team have to be in their style of dance.
Can you even imagine wowing Robert?
Tate is putty in her perfectly poised hands.
Brooklin, Brightyn, Quinn, and Avery round out Kathryns team.
Team Robert (Contemporary):Robert is here, and everythings going to be okay.
falls short on day 2.
Was Enoch really that much worse, or is J.T.
just sticking around because hes cute?
Robert says he sees something in him.
Robert, be honest: Is that somethingcuteness?
Can we all admit that Sage and Rubys Broadway performance is only great by comparison?
She keeps practicing on her own when they cant afford classes.
She says this like its nothing like anyone could teach herself to be that good.
Jake goes AFTER IT in his solo.
Im not sold yet.
His dancing is solid, but hes always on.
When Jenna invites him to her team, he asks if she has a boyfriend.
Take it down like 15 notches, kid.
Im going to see this exchange when I close my eyes.
Lev, Joshua, Parker, and Dougie complete Jennas team.
Team Paul (Ballroom):Paul and Jonathan go to battle over Ruby with the Good Ponytail.
Ruby savors this moment.
I might want Jonathan, she teases, hands clasped.
But I might want Paul.
Spoiler: She wants Paul, and Paul also wants Shelly, Lara, Sophia, and Lennox.
), is cut the next day in the Broadway round.
Pallany cant make it through Broadway; to be fair, traffic is bad.
Team Gaby (Tap):Shuffle out a welcome to our most recent winner!
What a way to feel old before your time.
Ava doesnt make it through the Broadway round.
So does Gaby, obviously; she cries as she tells her to come back next year.
Gaby is one of the good ones.
This also applies to life, kids.
You were almost the inspiration for the show, Nigel tells her at her audition.
Dont blame Phoenix for being good!
Team Fik-Shun (Hip-Hop):Fik-Shun is also one of the good ones.
Fik-Shun rounds out his team with Jaryan, JJ, Lior, and Alex.
Jaryan has never done Broadway before, and he gets inside his own head before even hitting the stage.
Do you feel like when you dance, thats your getaway?
Its not a bad way to go out.
