Chapter Four: West

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I start a wave of of applause in the studio because I think me and Emily deserve a standing ovation. I do, anyway. Everyone gathers around as Emily waves her hand for silence. She introduced herself and starts talking about her goals for this year. I start to doze off, only catching a few words here and there, like dedication... determination... destination.

Although I know her speech is probably good, it's way too boring. Instead, I look around the dancers, seeing if I recognise any of them. I don't, really. Noah and Richelle, obviously. Then there's Piper and Skylar, because they were sisters of international A troupe. Another couple of people look vaguely familiar from last year but I can't place them. Only one of the dancers I invited came, Kingston I think his name is. But most people are new. I don't see any of the dancers from the original regionals team, the first TNS team to win. I know Michelle was considering re-auditioning but she talked with Ms Kate and decided to go back to Madison to be with her mom instead.

"West. West" Emily glares at me. I look around to see everyone staring at me, some of them laughing. I have no idea what they were talking about. But I can save this.

"Play the music" I say to Emily. 'What?" She looks angry - clearly she knows I wasn't listening. "Play Fist Pump. I'm gonna show them my amazing choreography." Emily rolls her eyes but plays the music. I sort of push everyone out to the sides of the floor and lead the dancers in a clap, counting down to the start in my head.

Five. Four. Three. Two. One.

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