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Rescue Mission

Episode 2.14
Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Original story by Samatha Strauss
Written by Samatha Strauss
Directed by Michael James Rowland

Whilst recovering from her broken back, Tara discovers a hidden side to Ben who is volunteering in a hospital leukaemia ward performance. Back at the Academy, Kat struggles with the culture shock of First Year.

With: Tara Morice as Miss Raine, Steve Vidler as Neil Webster, Vanessa Gray as Jan Webster, Joshua Russell as Remi, Lauren Elton as Lulu, Mana Ogawa as Lily, Mitzi Ruhlmann as Maddie, Will Cottle as Oscar, Elizabeth Trevan as Nurse

Tap Pups: Reid Perry, Jacques Fletcher-Cauchi, Liam Strang, Jonah Ende, Kyran Demosthenous, Archie Cogin, Jamie Reisin, Joshua Park, Celty Gaddes, Taine Wynard

Moving On

Episode 2.15
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Original story by Samatha Strauss
Written by David Hannam
Directed by Michael James Rowland

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.

With: Tara Morice as Miss Raine, Brooke Harman as Saskia, Kate Simpkin as Interviewer, Steve Vidler as Neil Webster, Julian Curtis as Finn, Vanessa Raspa as Opera SInger, Jillian Russ as Liza, John Xintavelonis as Harvey, Brooke Lockett as Saskia Dance Double

Origins

Episode 2.16
Thursday, April 05, 2012
Original story by Samatha Strauss
Written by Melina Marchetta
Directed by Ian Watson

Sammy and Ollie's friendship heads into unchartered territory when they go on a road trip so that Sammy can compete in a Prix de Fonteyn regional round, while Christian joins them to reconnect with his estranged father, Raf.

With: Kip Gambin as Zach, Keiynan Lonsdale as Ollie, Jason Chong as Raf

Indiginous Dancers: Alexandra Barlow, Taree Sansbury, Timeika Slockee, Eloise Yunkaporta

Love And War

Episode 2.17
Monday, April 09, 2012
Original story by Samatha Strauss
Written by Emily Ballou
Directed by Ian Watson

The escalating conflict between the first and second year students results in a hip-hop dance battle to determine which year has the greatest talent, and Tara becomes unhinged when Grace entices her to become less serious.

With: Tara Morice as Miss Raine, Kip Gambin as Zach, Mana Ogawa as Lily, Lauren Elton as Lulu, Joshua Russell as Remi, Deborah Kennedy as Miss Histead, Will Cottle as Oscar, Dominique Panateros as First Year Girl

Catch Me If I Fall

Episode 2.18
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Original story by Samatha Strauss
Written by Alicia Walsh & Samatha Strauss
Directed by Ian Watson

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 about his new romance.

With: Kip Gambin as Zach, Keiynan Lonsdale as Ollie, Jason Chong as Raf, Lia Reutens as Charlie, Leanne Kelly as Kim, Caroline Skilton as Trapeze Catcher, Sonia Nunez as Trapeze Flyer, Mark Duncan as Raf Motorbike Double, Scott Walker as Tissu Man

The Naturals

Episode 2.19
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Original story by Samatha Strauss
Written by Kirsty Fisher
Directed by Ian Watson

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

With: Tara Morice as Miss Raine, Kip Gambin as Zach, Julian Curtis as Finn, Fabiano Petrosillo as Silent Luke, Georgina Haig as Mistii, Keiynan Lonsdale as Ollie, Inge Sildnik as Tara Bike Double, Blake Lindsell as Ben Bike Double

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Episode 2.20
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Original story by Samatha Strauss
Written by Sarah Lambert
Directed by Ian Watson

Abigail's best efforts to balance her ballet commitments with the fringe musical splinter when a leaked staff email discounts her chances in the Prix de Fonteyn. Her situation intensifies when her over-supportive mother, Anthea, unexpectedly arrives at the Academy. Meanwhile, Sammy tires of Ollie's persistent criticism.

Special Guest: Sacha Horler as Anthea

With: Tara Morice as Miss Raine, Kip Gambin as Zach, Julian Curtis as Finn, Georgina Haig as Mistii, Keiynan Lonsdale as Ollie, Wendo Mhogolo as Fez, Salleigh Olsen as Upset Mum, Kaoru Manton as Oncologist

Ladder Theory

Episode 2.21
Monday, April 16, 2012
Original story by Samatha Strauss
Written by Holly Phillips
Directed by Daniel Nettheim

The Academy students experience stinging prejudice from the judges during the National Round of the Prix de Fonteyn, just as Sammy's father visits the competition to watch his son dance for the first time in years.

Special Guest: Sacha Horler as Anthea

With: Tara Morice as Miss Raine, Kip Gambin as Zach, Heather Mitchell as Robyn, Shayarne Matheson-Buick as Melanie Gibbs, Rarmian Newton as Michael Slade, Tony Cogin as Dr David Lieberman, Keiynan Lonsdale as Ollie, Julian Curtis as Finn, Georgina Haig as Mistii, Shayarne Matheson-Buick as Grace Dance Double, Simone Moffitt as Tara Dance Double

Win Or Lose

Episode 2.22
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Original story by Samatha Strauss
Written by Josh Mapleston
Directed by Daniel Nettheim

Grace's father retracts a promise to visit her at the Academy, her self-assurance spirals. Grace continues to make a play for Zach's attention, leading her to manufacture a serious accusation. Christian's resolve to bounce back from his Prix de Fonteyn elimination drives him toward some reckless behaviour.

With: Tara Morice as Miss Raine, Kip Gambin as Zach, Lisa Hensley as Lena, Ian Stenlake as Gav, Rarmian Newton as Michael Slade, Morgan Smallbone as Floor Manager, Keiynan Lonsdale as Ollie, Persia Blue Toll as Upset 3rd Year Girl, Joel McIlroy as Motorcycle Instructor, Judd Wild as Christian Stunt Double

Love It Or Fight It

Episode 2.23
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Original story by Samatha Strauss
Written by Courtney Wise
Directed by Daniel Nettheim

During rehearsals for 'Peter Pan' Ben tries a variety of tactics to prove to Tara that he's a leading man, while Kat's efforts to research her character in the production lead to a realisation about her relationship with Christian.

With: Tara Morice as Miss Raine, Kip Gambin as Zach, Julian Curtis as Finn

The Prix De Fonteyn

Episode 2.24
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Original story by Samatha Strauss
Written by Liz Doran
Directed by Daniel Nettheim

Sammy decides to alter his Prix de Fonteyn solo one day before the start of the International Round while 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.

With: Tara Morice as Miss Raine, Kip Gambin as Zach, Zac McAliece as Chicken Suit Guy, Rarmian Newton as Michael Slade, Steven Heathcote as Steven Heathcote, Shayarne Matheson-Buick as Melanie Gibbs, Keiynan Lonsdale as Ollie

The Second

Episode 2.25
Original story by Samatha Strauss
Written by Samatha Strauss
Directed by Daniel Nettheim

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

Special Guest: Sacha Horler as Anthea

With: Tara Morice as Miss Raine, Kip Gambin as Zach, Keiynan Lonsdale as Ollie, Narek Armaganian as Ari, Tony Cogin as Dr David Lieberman, Monique Spanbrook as Jackie Lieberman, Rafael Bonachela as Rafael Bonachela, Richard Cilli as Richard Cilli

The Red Shoes

Episode 2.26
Original story by Samatha Strauss
Written by Samatha Strauss
Directed by Daniel Nettheim

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.

With: Tara Morice as Miss Raine, Kip Gambin as Zach, Keiynan Lonsdale as Ollie, Steven Heathcote as Steven Heathcote, Rarmian Newton as Michael Slade, Jason Chong as Raf, Lauren Elton as Lulu, Shayarne Matheson-Buick as Grace Dance Double, Simone Moffitt as Tara Dance Double, Judd Wild as Christian Bike Double, Mike Duncan as Raf Bike Double