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First Aired: May 31st, 2010

Status: Ended

Network: ABC Me

Summary: At Sydney's National Dance Academy, a few talented youngsters are recruited for the excruciatingly tough course. It follows Tara Webster, a sheepfarmgirl who's ambition is to be the next best ballerina. Jewish long line of doctors' heir Samuel 'Sammy' and minor juvenile offender Christian are the outsiders but gradually fit in, making new kinds of friends. Star ballerina's daughter Kat also introduces them in the circle of last-year brother Ethan, who already aspires a career as choreographer. Also Abigail, a smart young girl who'll walk over dead bodies to reach the stars tries to sabotage everything and everyone.

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Episode 1: In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated

Air Date: March 12nd, 2012

Summary: It's a rollercoaster year for Tara and her friends as they begin Second Year at the National Academy. Relationships fall apart as new ones are forged and shaking things up are two new students.

Episode 2: Dream Life

Air Date: March 13rd, 2012

Summary: Tara finds a new mentor to admire in Saskia Duncan, the youngest principal dancer in the Company's history. Saskia takes Tara under her wing, but gives her a few things to worry about such as if there's a future with Christian.

Episode 3: Faus Pax de Deux

Air Date: March 14th, 2012

Summary: Kat finally makes friends with the coterie of outcast girls at school, but despite having sworn off dancing, finds herself helping them choreograph a piece for drama class. Meanwhile, Ben Tickle is upgraded into second year.

Episode 4: Legends

Air Date: March 15th, 2012

Summary: Tara's ecstatic when her mentor Saskia is appointed to teach the second years at the Academy. But Tara rapidly discovers that 'perfect' Saskia may not be the supportive teacher she hoped for...

Episode 5: Showcase

Air Date: March 19th, 2012

Summary: After Sebastian questions his son Ethan on the impressiveness of his piece at the Showcase, Ethan takes it out on Abigail, his soloist, in an attempt to create a spectacular performance.

Episode 6: Like No One's Watching

Air Date: March 20th, 2012

Summary: Sammy's little brother Ari arrives at the Academy throwing Sammy's hectic life schedule into havoc. Kat auditions to be a football cheerleader, happily encouraged by Ben. And Tara is having self esteem issues.

Episode 7: A Choreographed Life

Air Date: March 21st, 2012

Summary: Tara feels the time she spends with Christian is impacting on her dance study and suggests they 'pause' their relationship.

Episode 8: Connectivity

Air Date: March 22nd, 2012

Summary: Tara decides to take action after realising that Saskia's continual critique of her dancing could jeopardise her mid-year exams, while Christian ditches his partner exam to hang out with Kat.

Episode 9: The Break

Air Date: March 26th, 2012

Summary: With exams finally over, both the boys and girls go out to let off some steam. However, Sammy is tense after failing his exams, Tara's still hurting from her breakup, and Grace decides to stir up trouble.

Episode 10: A Good Life

Air Date: March 27th, 2012

Summary: Sammy returns home for his Grandpa Morrie's funeral and to ask his father to support his Academy tuition. An act of sabotage severs frenemies Tara and Abigail.

Episode 11: Self Sabotage

Air Date: March 28th, 2012

Summary: Grace encourages Tara to take action against Saskia's spiteful treatment of her; Kat commences training for the Moulin Rouge which leads her to a big realisation; and Sammy is assigned a tutor.

Episode 12: Breaking Pointe

Air Date: March 29th, 2012

Summary: Tara's preparations for the Prix de Fonteyn are struck a devastating blow when Saskia's bullying results in an injury. Meanwhile, Kat convinces Miss Raine to grant her an audition to return to the Academy.

Episode 13: Backstab

Air Date: April 2nd, 2012

Summary: Determined to prove Saskia wrong, Tara risks serious injury and possible expulsion from the Academy by competing in the Prix de Fonteyn Preliminary round.

Episode 14: Rescue Mission

Air Date: April 3rd, 2012

Summary: Tara runs into Ben who's volunteering in the hospital leukaemia ward performance. Tara discovers Ben's deepest secret. Back at the Academy, Kat struggles with the culture shock of First Year.

Episode 15: Moving On

Air Date: April 4th, 2012

Summary: Tara negotiates her return to the Academy after being expelled. Meanwhile, Ethan's search for ongoing employment leads him to a position choreographing a fringe musical.

Episode 16: Origins

Air Date: April 5th, 2012

Summary: Sammy gets a second chance at the Prix de Fonteyn when he takes a road trip with Ollie to audition for the regional round. Sammy's feelings resurface and Christian invites himself along on the trip.

Episode 17: Love and War

Air Date: April 9th, 2012

Summary: The rivalry escalates between the first and second year students resulting in a dance battle; and Tara becomes unhinged when Grace entices her to become less serious.

Episode 18: Catch Me If I Fall

Air Date: April 10th, 2012

Summary: During an excursion to the circus, Christian's dad makes promises he's unable to keep; Tara tries to repair her friendship with Kat, and Sammy goes public with his new romance.

Episode 19: The Naturals

Air Date: April 11st, 2012

Summary: Tara opens herself up to love again and hunts for a new crush, Finn tries to convince Abigail to be the star of his new show, and Grace goes to extreme lengths to get Zach's attention.

Episode 20: Tick, Question Mark, Cross

Air Date: April 12nd, 2012

Summary: Abigail's forced to make a choice between her ballet and the fringe musical. Her situation intensifies when her mother Anthea unexpectedly arrives. Meanwhile, Sammy tires of Ollie's persistent criticism.

Episode 21: Ladder Theory

Air Date: April 16th, 2012

Summary: Ben attempts to out-psych Christian during the National Prix de Fonteyn round, and Sammy's father is attending the Prix to watch him dance for the first time in years.

Episode 22: Win or Lose

Air Date: April 17th, 2012

Summary: Grace's father retracts a promise to visit her at the Academy: her self-assurance plummets. Christian's bounce back from his Prix de Fonteyn elimination drives him towards some reckless behaviour.

Episode 23: Live It or Fight It

Air Date: April 18th, 2012

Summary: During rehearsals of 'Peter Pan' Ben uses various tactics to prove to Tara he's a leading man, while Kat's efforts to research her character in the production lead to a realisation about her relationship.

Episode 24: The Prix De Fonteyn

Air Date: April 19th, 2012

Summary: The Prix de Fonteyn is two days away. Tara is stunned as Grace has returned to Sydney as a representative for the UK Prix team. The students' lives are changed forever when a tragedy strikes the Academy...

Episode 25: The Second

Air Date: April 23rd, 2012

Summary: After a sudden tragedy, the Academy students must find a way to come together and help each other out in this time of darkness.

Episode 26: The Red Shoes

Air Date: April 24th, 2012

Summary: Abigail and Tara join forces to go head-to-head with a formidable enemy. Christian has to choose between the girl he loves and his desire to escape and Ben is offered an opportunity of a lifetime.

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