I Wanna Dance With Somebody

The Preparation

They're expected to be in LA on Friday, which means that they have a week to get there. he production team offers them first class air fare, but Emma just can't see leaving her trusty yellow bug behind.
She and Lily had attempted to steal it when they rust landed in Boston, only to learn that they couldn't hot wire it because it wound' run. The guy who owned it, who had been watching the whole scene in amusement form his front porch, tossed the keys at Emma and told her if she wanted a car what didn't run badly, she could have it.
It took her almost a year, but she finally got the bug up and running. It's been a faithful friend ever since.
So they pack her up with all the dental and head out in their cross-country road trip. The fact that they could make it in four days without killing each other is amazing
The apartment that they pull up at the end of the journey is even more amazing. It's at least twice the size of their apartment in Boston, with the newest furnishing and decorations.
Lily smirks and Emma smacks her before she can say I told you so
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"Miss Swan. " The tall blonde smiles at her, but it's a business smile, Emma can tell. " So wonderful to meet you and have you on board. I'm Sarah Fisher, one of the producers. I'll be giving you the basic run down today of what's going to happen over the next few weeks. "
Emma shakes her hands and offers a smile of her own that's also not exactly the real deal. "Nice to meet you."
"So tomorrow you'll do your official first meetings with your partner. " Emma notices that she doesn't say a name and she wonders, not for this first time, if Lily had just been yanking her chain about Regina Mills possibly=blue even being paired with a female professional at all.
" Since we haven't announced any of the cast yet, we;d like to keep it under wraps, so you'll be meeting her at her home. " Well, that answers hat at least. She will be dancing with a female pro.
" She has a dance studio on the bottom floor of her home. Your production team will be there to film the meeting and for you to get to know them. you'll do some basic rehearsals tomorrow. You wont't know your song yet but your partner will know your dance of style We also encourage you to take a little time to get to know your partner tomorrow. We find that forging a relationship with them early on is very important. "
Emma nods, trying to take it all in, and wondering jut how much of this 'forging a relationship' is going to be on camera.
"After tomorrow's meeting, we'll need to do one promotional shots- photos, Tito videos forge show and commercials, that sort of thing. We'll shoot those on Sunday. More information about locations and things will be given to your manager. Then, you'll need to lay low until Tuesday, when we have the cats reveal on Good Morning America. After that, you'll start full rehearsals, just as contacted. Yo'll have roughly two weeks to practice before we premier. Camera blocking is always on Sunday night before the live show on Monday. Dress rehearsals and the show are on Mondays. "
Emma nods again, feeling a bit like a bobble head. Lily is aware of pretty much all of this, she's sure, but she's still glade her friend is there. Although she may not have waned her for her manager, she's pretty good to have one, Emma can admit.
"Now, we're going to be doing more to give the fans access this year, so you and your partner will need to pick a team name that can be used on social media as a hashtag. We'll reveal it after Godd Morning America reveal. And after the reveal we'll want you to us social media as much as possible in promotion for the show. That's where the hashtag come in. There are guideline of course, but we'll go over those later. "
Emma feels like her brain is about to explode, so she's thankful when Lily steps in. " Emma's already got a twitter and an Instagram profile set up. Luckily, she'd had them both before everything broke, so it doesn't seem like just stared using them for the show, although we been posting more actively lately. "
Sarah nods seeming pleased. " Excellent. That will be very beneficial. " She quickly turns her attention back to Emma. " Now, we'll also be having you do occasional all access rehearsals. They'll be live events where you will be able to shade some of your rehearsals- we obviously cannot play another sons, reveal any costumes or show full routines - for the dance. It's just a sneak peek to get them excited. You'll have at least one, if not two, all access rehearsals before the premiere, then additional ones depending on how far you g. A schedule will be provided to you each week of when your rehearsals rime are, along with your all access time in those time frames. Your pro will know all of this and be able to help you with it. So any questions?"
Emma blinks. She feels like she should have a million questions, but at the moment , nothing is coming out of her mouth. " I don't think so?"It's defiantly more of a question than an answer and she looks at Lily for confirmation.
Lily smiles. " Naturally, all of this is a little overwhelming for Emma right now. She's still getting used to the spotlight. But she's very grateful for this opportunity. I think we're fine with everything at the moment, but if we do have any questions, i now hoe to eat in contact with you.
Sarah smiles and nods then, pleased with Lily's efficiency " Excellent. " She stand and shakes bother their hands. " Then i wish you the best of luck Emma."
"Thanks. " Emma manages to says.
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" You're coming with me, right?" Emma asks as she tugs at her Capri dance leggings. She feels awkward in them, like a little girls trying to play dess up. She's already nixed the dance skirt that Lily laid out for her and also ignores the dance tank for one of her old white tank tops. At least she's wearing the dance shoes - which feel slightly uncomfortable.
" As your manager, I should be there. " Lily nods, then grins. " And as your friend, I'm not missing this. "
"Jerks. " Emma laughs, buts she's relived, too
" Come on. Your car is waiting. "
Emma feels the butterflies begin in her stomach.