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Saturday 12, @ 03:45 PM
Look Straight Into the Camera!
Jacques instructs Gustave to look directly into the camera as he dances so the audience can get a good look at his face.

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Saturday 12, @ 03:38 PM
Gustave Thinks Different
Gustave wants to be a dancer instead of orchestra in "RoBallet," so he invents some new moves. He shows them to Jacques, who likes how Gustave changes his level throughout the dance, which is something no one else has done.

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Saturday 12, @ 03:37 PM
Nothing Else is Ready
Jacques complains that none of the music or sensors are ready yet.

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Saturday 12, @ 03:35 PM
Jacques Describes the Creative Process
Jacques explains to Seymour how "RoBallet" began and grew.

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Saturday 12, @ 03:34 PM
Victoria's New Introduction
Gustave has been given a part in the orchestra. With the cast complete, the kids are about to perform with him for the first time. Victoria adds Gustave to her introduction, but Henri says she should mention him with the dancers. Victoria complains that Henri should correct her after the show, and not embarass her in the middle of it.

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Saturday 12, @ 03:33 PM
Where's Gustave?
The kids look for Gustave, who has been behind the screen working on animation. They want to include him in their dance.

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Saturday 12, @ 03:33 PM
A Director's Thanks
Director Henri would like to thank everyone involved in the creation of "RoBallet." Although the dance was inspired by Louis, Jacques reminds them that Gustave had the idea of making up their own moves first.

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Saturday 12, @ 03:32 PM
A Pose for Cristen
The kids perform "RoBallet" for Seymour a second time. Jacques asks if Henri could give Cristen a special pose for the ending.

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Saturday 12, @ 03:31 PM
Showing Seymour
Seymour arrives and watches the children's creation. They perform it perfectly for him. Louis thinks they can squeeze in "RoBallet" before their opening number on Wednesday, but Jacques thinks it should be in the middle, "the best part."

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Saturday 12, @ 03:30 PM
Tiffany's New Ending
Tiffany changes the ending of her dance to match better with Louis. Jacques agrees it is a much better ending.

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Saturday 12, @ 03:29 PM
Wait Five, Six, Seven, Eight
While Henri meets with the orchestra, Louis and Tiffany practice their dance. Louis keeps forgetting to wait four extra counts before he begins.

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Saturday 12, @ 03:28 PM
A Little Louder, Cristen!
Victoria thinks that Cristen needs to be louder. Cristen can do it!

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Saturday 12, @ 03:28 PM
Henri Checks His Orchestra
"RoBallet" is more than just a dance, so Jacques suggests that Victoria present it as a dance and music. Jacques would also like director Henri to sit in the audience for once, so he can check what the orchestra does.

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Saturday 12, @ 03:27 PM
Putting It All Together
For the first time, the dance is performed with the full orchestra, plus Victoria's introduction.

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Saturday 12, @ 03:26 PM
Composing the Music
The orchestra picks sounds to form the music for "RoBallet." They also create a fun pose for everyone to do at the end.

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Saturday 12, @ 03:25 PM
Completing the Orchestra
Henri enlists the rest of the children to play in the "RoBallet" orchestra. They set up their positions, but are forgetting one minor detail...

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Saturday 12, @ 03:24 PM
Get that Leg Around!
Jacques wants to see Louis' part of the dance again. Louis must make sure to wrap his left leg all the way around his right leg for his fierce opening pose.

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Saturday 12, @ 03:23 PM
The Orchestra is Going to the Pit!
The orchestra decides how to make their entrance on stage. As the director, Henri will go first. He is then followed by Mason and Peter, like his "bodyguards."

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Saturday 12, @ 03:23 PM
Peter Sounds
The kids continue to practice, adding Victoria's introduction. Meanwhile, Henri decides that they need more music. Peter joins Mason under Henri's direction.

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Saturday 12, @ 03:22 PM
The Big Three
The kids have performed their dance perfectly twice. Can they make the Big Three?

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Saturday 12, @ 03:22 PM
Master of the Dance
Henri imitates Jacques when he commands Louis and Tiffany to "Lift those knees!" Jacques is sincerely flattered. The kids sure have learned!

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Saturday 12, @ 03:21 PM
Victoria Presents
Victoria becomes the official presenter of the dance.

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Saturday 12, @ 03:21 PM
Bigger Steps
To get closer on stage, Louis and Tiffany take bigger steps in their entrance. Louis suggests using some tape to mark their spots, but Tiffany doesn't need it.

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Saturday 12, @ 03:20 PM
Tell 'Em, Tiffany!
Tiffany is getting a little annoyed at the boys. She is ready to perform, but they are still working on Louis' entrance.

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Saturday 12, @ 03:19 PM
It's Wonderful
Jacques watches with amazement as the kids continue to plan their dance to perfection.

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Saturday 12, @ 03:18 PM
Mason Adds Music
Mason adds music to the dance with some ringing noises. He will be joining Henri on the stage in the background.

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Saturday 12, @ 03:17 PM
Get Closer!
Tiffany and Louis are still too far apart. They consult their director, Henri on how to solve this problem.

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Saturday 12, @ 03:16 PM
Who Do We Look At?
The kids continue to practice. Louis and Tiffany's dance is terrific, but they are too far apart.

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Saturday 12, @ 03:15 PM
Put it in the Show!
Louis asks Jacques if they can put their improvised dance in the show.

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Saturday 12, @ 03:14 PM
Ninjas in the Background?
Louis wants to put images of ninjas in the background during the dance. Tiffany is not so enthusiastic about the idea.

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Saturday 12, @ 03:13 PM
Louis Rehearses Solo

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Saturday 12, @ 03:12 PM
Henri Coaches

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Saturday 12, @ 03:10 PM
Louis Needs to Rehearse

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Saturday 12, @ 03:09 PM
Henri Conducts

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Saturday 12, @ 03:08 PM
Eight Counts

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Saturday 12, @ 03:07 PM
"RoBallet" is Born
Tiffany and Louis perform their dances together. This will become the basis for "RoBallet," a dance with music entirely created, composed, and directed by the children.

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Saturday 12, @ 03:06 PM
Tiffany Spins

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Saturday 12, @ 03:05 PM
Louis Improvises

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Saturday 12, @ 03:04 PM
Tiffany Tries

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Saturday 12, @ 03:03 PM
Gustave Improvises

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Saturday 12, @ 03:02 PM
Puppet
Gustave is upset because he wants to experiment with presenting the dances in different ways, but so far Jacques has been telling the kids what to do. Gustave just wants the chance to make something up himself.

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Saturday 12, @ 03:01 PM
Gustave Makes a Suggestion
Jacques explains to the kids how their animation will be displayed on the screen during the dances. Gustave suggests that Mason and Tiffany perform "Pas de Deux" behind the screen, because the silhouettes will look interesting.

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Saturday 12, @ 02:15 PM
Ooh la la!
Dufftin provides some narration to Tiffany and Mason's perfect "Pas de Deux."

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Saturday 12, @ 02:14 PM
Pas de Jacques
Tiffany and Mason continue to practice "Pas de Deux." Jacques reminds Mason to turn his head and face the audience.

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Saturday 12, @ 02:13 PM
Pas de Dufftin
Tiffany and Mason rehearse "Pas de Deux." Dufftin steps in to show Mason how to bend closer to Tiffany.

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Saturday 12, @ 02:11 PM
"They're Not Ready..."
Jacques is a little frustrated that the music and sensors are not yet ready for the dances. Only the kids are ready, but they are getting restless. They decide to keep practicing to counts.

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Saturday 12, @ 02:10 PM
Claws Up!
Victoria, Louis, Cristen, and Gustave practice "The Curtain." Dufftin reminds them to show their claws!

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Saturday 12, @ 02:04 PM
Sisi Gives Advice
Henri, Peter, and Katy want to add flashes of lightning to their dance. Sisi gives Dufftin and the kids advice on what colors to use.

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Saturday 12, @ 02:03 PM
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Dark Green
Dufftin talks to Henri, Peter, and Katy about choosing the lights for their dance, "Fingers of Death." Different colors will be triggered when they cross various sensors. They decide on three dark and scary colors.

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Saturday 12, @ 01:05 PM
Louis Films His Work
Roger and Cynthia ask Louis if he would like to make his bubbling animation slower. Louis thinks it is already perfect; in fact, "Eric said it was good... Jacques said it was great!"

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Saturday 12, @ 01:05 PM
"Computers Are Just Dumb!"
Louis films Seymour, who is having trouble with one of the laptops.

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Saturday 12, @ 01:04 PM
Louis Loves a Camera
Lilly surrenders her camera to Louis, who runs around filming the participants of the workshop. In this sequence entirely filmed by Louis, he experiments with zooming and unusual camera angles. Besides mastering the art of dance and the science of programming, Louis is a budding filmmaker.

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Saturday 12, @ 12:09 PM
Bubbling, Bubbling
Henri and Louis finish programming the animation. They create nine of Louis' circles that wiggle and shake, just like the nine dancers in the show! Cynthia and Anindita are impressed. Henri and Louis want to show Jacques their creation, but he seems to be busy at the moment...

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Saturday 12, @ 12:07 PM
Help from Henri
Henri comes over to help Louis program his animation. Louis gets a little annoyed at first, but everything works out. Ian jokingly asks if Henri has taken over the project.

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Saturday 12, @ 12:05 PM
"All You Have to Do Is Count"
Louis is making progress with his circle animation. Here, he explains his colorful pattern, and how simple it is to create.

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Saturday 12, @ 12:02 PM
Louis Starts to Design
Louis begins his animation. Gustave gives him tips on how to create patterns, but ends up making the wrong design. After suffering a minor setback, Louis starts over and does it his way.

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Saturday 12, @ 12:00 PM
Louis Envisions His Animation
After lunch, the kids design and program animation that will be used in the performance. Here, Louis has an inspired vision of what he wants to create. He explains his ideas to Anindita and Gustave.

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