Ep 10. Through the Looking Glass

At the beginning of Dance Academy season 1 episode 10, the students try to keep their spirits up as they continue with their daily routine, but everyone is still recovering from Tara and Kat’s departure. Abigail, especially, feels the weight of the situation and blames herself for Tara’s accident. The girls who are competing for the lead in Alice in Wonderland become catty and competitive, and Kat’s absence only seems to make them push harder.

Meanwhile, Christian continues to struggle with his place at the academy, feeling lost without his dance partner. He considers leaving, but ultimately decides to stay and auditions for the lead male role in the Alice performance. The competition for the lead role becomes intense, with Ethan and Christian both vying for the spot, and the two boys’ egos clash.

As the week goes on, Abigail begins to have visions of Tara, and this starts to affect her performance in class. Her anxiety levels become increasingly high, and even the normally patient Samuel seems to be losing his temper with her. Abigail turns to her father for support but finds little solace there. She finds herself spiraling out of control and is unsure how to cope.

The dancers also get a big surprise when their guest choreographer arrives, but they are not happy with his unconventional methods. Ethan attempts to take the lead on a movement piece but quickly realizes his limitations. Meanwhile, Abigail’s visions of Tara become more frequent, and she starts to feel as if she is losing her mind. Sammy suggests she try hypnotherapy as a way to deal with her grief.

As the Alice performances draw near, the tension among the dancers becomes palpable. Christian and Ethan find themselves at odds once again, and Abigail continues to struggle. However, the show must go on, and the dancers take to the stage with a level of passion and intensity that surprises even them. The show is a hit, and even Abigail manages to give a stunning performance.

After the show, Christian finally has a breakthrough and decides to stay. Abigail turns to hypnotherapy to deal with her grief, and her session reveals a secret about Tara that no one had known. The reveal provides comfort to Abigail and the rest of the students, who now have a better understanding of Tara’s struggles.

As the group comes together to celebrate, they realize that their bond is stronger than ever before. They have been through so much together and have come out on the other side. The experience has taught them that they can overcome anything if they have each other’s support.

Dance Academy season 1 episode 10, "Through the Looking Glass," provides a heartwarming and emotional look at grief and the power of friendship. With stunning dance performances, unexpected reveals, and powerful moments of emotional catharsis, this episode is a must-watch for fans of the series.