Are you all warmed up?
[together] Yeah!
Okay, there's something
I would like to talk with you girls about.
Oh, are we picking our new competition costumes?!
Because I feel like this year we got to go
head-to-toe flippy sequins.
The ones where you flip 'em they're a happy face,
you flip 'em back, there's something else.
No, this isn't about costumes.
Then are we learning a new competition routine?
No, this is not about a new routine.
Hold on a second!
Are we finally getting that new vending machine?
Please, tell me there's Sour Patch Kids!
This isn't about a vending machine.
This is about my future here at the studio.
After 30 years of teaching dance,
it's time for me to turn the studio
over to new management.
Val... No, you can't leave...
You're not just our coach.
- You're a mentor. - A second mother.
You taught us about expressing ourselves through movement.
And living in the moment.
And freestyle Fridays.
Look, girls,
I don't want you to view this as something to be sad about.
I want you to look at this as an exciting change.
I put a lot of thought into who should take over the studio.
And I found someone.
Someone who is just as passionate about dance
and developing young creative spirits.
I know you'll be in good hands.
Girls, I'd like you to meet your new dance instructor:
Poppy.
[tense electronic music playing]
- Do you hear that? - Yeah.
It's like she has her own theme song.
Not now, Mom. I'm changing lives.
It's Coach Poppy,
and thanks for the intro, but I got it from here.
But I thought we discussed--
Yeah, yeah. I'm totally gonna foster
their young creative spirits
and mold their delicate minds and all that jazz.
But the gradual transition
where I was going to stay for a while
and make sure the girls are okay...
Wait, there's just one more thing I want to say to...
Sorry, bye-bye!
Whooh!
There, that's better.
Now, where was I?
- [gasps] - Yes.
Bonding and team building!
Right, speaking of which,
would you like to be my special helper?
- Okay! - Okay.
Here, take this and build me a latte.
Four shots, five skimmed. No foam, it's annoying.
This is a dollar.
Then feel free to get yourself an ice water.
Okay, go on. Go, go now.
Oh, cheer up, ladies!
This is gonna be fun!
So, so fun!
As long as you follow my rules.
Number 1:
If you are not five minutes early, then you are late
and if you are late, you are locked out.
[beeping]
Can you hear my heart beating?
It's cool, Ruby, we got it. We got it.
Here's the deal.
I am here to build the A-Team,
but right now you guys are just the OK-Team.
So starting today, every class will now include
boot-camp-style conditioning.
[groaning]
Oh, we're all disappointed, oh...
I'm sorry, I don't make the rules.
Oh, wait. Hold on...
[laughs] Yes, I do!
Back up and form three lines!
Let's go!
Burpies till it burns!
Lunge for days!
Push-ups till you a throw up!
I'm brave, I'm strong.
I can do hard things.
And finally, every dancer must wear the same uniform in gray.
Not gray...
Did I just say that out loud?
And you are?
I'm JoJo.
I've been taking dance here since I was, like, five.
Oh, cute. And does JoJo,
who's been taking dance here since she was, like, five
have a problem with gray?
No, I mean...
- Well, yeah... - Yeah...
It's just so...
- gray! - Oh, yeah.
Could we possibly, like, zhuzh it up a bit?
- Zhuzh... Yeah... - Yeah!
- We could add some color. - Mmh!
Maybe even some sparkle!
- Sparkle? - Yeah!
Oh! You know what? That is a great idea!
Let me think about that for a second.
Nope.
Moving on!
Uh...
[chuckles] Before I forget...
No high tops, no ponytails and absolutely, positively
no bows.
Did you just say no...
Bows.
Knees up! Let's go!
That is... What is this?!
Keep those knees up! Knees, knees, knees!