Hazel Vertez

Bullets and Ballet

S2 E7

Me, Kendall, and mom talked about staying at the studio and we decided to stay.

"Ladies, let's go! Come on" Abby yells

We all get into studio A

"We have lots to go over. it's gonna be a busy, busy, busy week here" Abby says

"No coming late, no leaving early"

"Now, Texas. We had all these plans made to go to New Jersey. And then, at the last minute we had to completely flip it. There's a lot of dance companies in this country that would've said., "Fine. We're not going" but we didn't do that. We went, some great things happened, and some really bad things happened"

"Now, this week, we're going to Hollywood Vibe right here in Pittsburgh" Abby says.

We all clap.

" I want to see 100% from every single one of you. remember, we're in our backyard. You have a target on your back. So do I"

"The group number is called "Private Eyes." I'm gonna arm you with a secret weapon. You're gonna be using guns in this routine."

I'm probably not even gonna be in it.

"When you step on that stage, I want you to kill it. Understood? You're gonna blow the competition away" Abby says

"Now we're gonna move into the pyramid"

"Mackenzie, you went from first to worst in one routine. you always have to keep working"

"Nia, you had a pretty dance. I thought you did well, no problem"

"Kendall, I understand the costume was an issue. Jill, I'm sure you have something to say about it. But I'll tell you what it doesn't matter what you wear. Ultimately, at the end of the day, it's your technique, and that's what you need to work on" Abby says

Kendall nods.

"All right. Next...Maddie"

I looked surprised.

"Maddie, you could've been seriously injured. Get the pout off your face, Maddie. You know that you made that mistake, and that's what you get"

"So let that be a lesson to everybody. Don't change your mind in midair"

"Last on the bottom, Hazel. I could have put you higher if your mom didn't throw that horrendous fit in the dressing room. But I have to say I was surprised by your performance. Did I expect you to get first place? No. Did I expect you to place in the top five? Yes. And you did just that" Miss Abby says.

I beam and mom and Melissa and the girls clapped for me.

Kendall high five me.

"Moving on...Chloe. Chloe, it was good, but obviously not good enough"

"Next, I have Brooke. Great performance and then you forgot the ending. You didn't know what you were doing, you just fizzled out"

"And on the top of the pyramid... Paige" Abby reveals Paige's headshot

We all squeal and hug Paige

"Paige, your legs were straight, your feet were pointed, and you went out there, and you won it. congratulations"

"Thank you" Paige says

"All right, ladies, the group number, everyone will be dancing, except Mackenzie and Hazel"

" I'm going to enter a trio. Chloe, Maddie and... Paige" Abby says

"I'm gonna pick you back into the trio because you're on top of the pyramid"