Bittersweet | Dance Moms

THERES ONLY ONE STAR (s1 ep12)

This week, Virella is in New York with her mom, and the rest of the girls are in LA shooting a music video! The energy is high, and there's a sense of excitement and anticipation in the air for everyone involved.

"Remember, don't stress over the lines too much, honey. Just focus and enjoy it. You've got this," Elizabeth tells her daughter with a reassuring smile as Virella prepares to get out of the car.

"Love you, mom," Virella replies with a grin, feeling a bit of nervous excitement as she opens the door and heads inside the building for her auditions.

"Hello!" Pamela calls out, greeting Virella with a friendly wave. "Auditions are this way. Just follow Olivia. She'll guide you through everything."

Olivia is a part of the audition crew, and she motions for Virella to follow her. The building is filled with bustling energy, with other hopefuls waiting for their turn. Virella takes a deep breath, determined to stay calm and focused.

Soon, it's Virella's turn to go inside. She steps into the audition room, feeling a mix of nerves and excitement, but trying her best to keep her confidence up.

"Alright, Jessie, you're not helping," Virella says, getting into character.

"Zuri's gotcha day should just be all unicorns and rainbows," she adds, throwing in some playful sass as part of the scene.

"I told you so," she says, making sure to hit the comedic timing just right.

"Yes! I came from California. Mom and dad adopted me when I was four," Virella continues with a smile, embodying the character's quirky energy.

After a few more lines, the director decides to have her sing. Virella, ever the performer, belts out "Baby" by Justin Bieber with passion, her love for the song and the singer clear in every note. As she sings, she can't help but smile to herself—after all, she's not just a dancer, but a huge fan of both Justin Bieber and Leonardo DiCaprio.

"Beautiful," the director says after she finishes. "We'll call you in a few days if you got the part."

Virella nods, thanking them as she leaves the audition room, still processing everything that just happened. It felt great, but she knew it was up to them now.

Over the next three days, Virella and Elizabeth take in everything New York has to offer. They stroll through Central Park, visit iconic landmarks, and indulge in their favorite restaurants. It's the perfect mix of relaxation and excitement, though Virella can't stop thinking about the audition.

Then, one afternoon, while they're eating at Virella's new favorite restaurant, Elizabeth's phone rings. She answers quickly, her eyes lighting up as she listens to the person on the other end.

"Oh my god, thank you! I'll let her know," Elizabeth says, hanging up the phone with a big smile on her face.

Virella looks up, sipping her Shirley Temple, and almost spits it out in shock. "Really?!"

Elizabeth's grin widens. "Yes! Welcome to the next chapter, miss Ross. You got the part!"

Virella spent the next three months filming several episodes of Jessie, since the dance season had come to an end. She was excited for the new chapter, diving into her role as Leah Missy Ross. It was a whirlwind experience, but she loved every minute of it.

The first episode of Jessie that featured her was packed with funny moments.

For the scene where Leah first appeared, she was sitting on the couch, flipping through a book, completely relaxed. Jessie and Zuri entered through the elevator while Bertram was busy dusting the piano.