Ep 20. Ballet Fever

Tara is feeling anxious about the upcoming ballet workshop with the famous choreographer, Sergei Alexandrov. She spends all night rehearsing and almost oversleeps, but her friends manage to wake her up just in time. However, when she arrives at the workshop, she discovers that the other dancers are all way more experienced and skilled than she is, and she feels out of place and inadequate.

Sergei begins by announcing that he is looking for a dancer to perform the lead role in his new ballet, and everyone is excited to audition. Tara is hesitant at first, but her friends convince her to give it a try. She performs a solo routine that she prepared, but Sergei seems underwhelmed and dismisses her quickly.

Meanwhile, Kat is struggling with an injury and is worried about losing her place at the Academy. She is also jealous of Abigail, who seems to be getting closer to her crush, Ethan. She confides in her therapist, who suggests that she needs to take some time off to heal both physically and mentally.

Back at the workshop, Tara is feeling dejected and ready to give up. She confides in Christian, who assures her that she is a great dancer and that she shouldn't give up so easily. He offers to help her rehearse and comes up with a plan to impress Sergei.

With Christian's help, Tara gets a second chance to audition for Sergei. This time, she gives an emotional and powerful performance, impressing both Sergei and the other dancers. Sergei announces that Tara will be playing the lead role in his new ballet, and everyone cheers.

At the end of the episode, Kat announces that she will be taking some time off to heal, and Abigail and Ethan share a moment of awkwardness. Tara is overwhelmed with excitement about her new role and thanks Christian for his support.

Overall, episode 20 of Dance Academy season 1, titled "Ballet Fever," is an emotional and inspiring episode about perseverance, friendship, and the power of believing in yourself. The episode showcases some incredible dance performances and offers a glimpse into the world of professional ballet, with all its challenges and rewards.