Dancing on Glass (Las niñas de cristal)

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A BALLET IN TWO ACTS

ACT I

WEDNESDAY WEIGHT 46.7

ARM 22.2 HIP 87.2

WAIST 56.1 CHEST 87.3

Today's a great day…

- Irene, we're leaving. -Can you give me a ride?

That's impossible, honey. I'm driving your dad. We have a trial.

- Mwah! -Mwah!

-Good luck today. We'll talk later. -Thank you.

-Good morning. -Good morning.

…the opening of a new play here at the Cavern.

Today, one of the greatest actresses of Spain

who has acted and danced with the greatest directors in theater

and who was born January 29th…

-Are you ever gonna rest? -Yes, when I get my spot.

-You're gonna go crazy, Lidi. -Yeah, well…

you can't be the only crazy one in the family, sis.

Hmm?

…fueled that love of animals…

You know Mom will catch you, right?

-I'll open a window. -What time is it?

Damn it!

Leave it, I'll do it.

-I need the distraction. -Thank you. I gotta go.

-Today's the day they tell you? -Mm.

Today, they'll tell me my life will stay exactly the same.

Don't be like that. Come on.

They might make a mistake and decide to take a chance on you.

-I don't think so. -…chicken farm. And then, what's more…

You look beautiful.

Is it tight?

No, I don't think so.

Well, you just let me know and I'll fix it right away.

Have everything?

Now I do.

And me?

What about me?

I can go alone, Mom.

It's your first day with the company, honey.

Do you really think I would miss it?

No.

Let's go. I don't want you to be late.

Yes?

- Hello, Irene? -Hello.

-This is Laura. -Oh, hi. How are you?

Yes.

Thank you.

-Thank you. -Thanks a lot.

-Okay. -See you later.

-Bye. -Bye-bye.

Mom…

All right. See you later.

You can tell me how it goes.

She didn't even take her stuff with her.

That must be because she wanted to come back.

Then what was María doing in New York?

Shh, stop.

She couldn't handle the pressure of the company.

-It's like, hang on. -

So sad, right?

What do you want?

- We'll see. - Enough already.

See you later.

- -Bye.

- Bye. - Bye.

- - Why would she go to New York?

Because she couldn't take it anymore.

Hello.

- Hi. - Hi.

Good morning, Ruth.

It's like when she was gone. We need more of…

Hello.

Hello.

How are you?

-Fine. I'm fine. -

Thanks for your text, by the way. I never answered.

That's all right.

-Listen, I just wanted you to know-- -Yes, it's fucked up. I know.

That's all.

Hey, if you wanna talk to someone--

Oh my God. I'm fine, really. Okay?

Hey, everybody get to class on time?

-I never… -

- Are you sure it's not working? -So, what?

Do we know about her replacement?

Well, you, Ruth. It's pretty obvious.

We welcome the newcomers.

You all know it's an honor to join this company.

I hope it'll also be an honor having you in it.

I'm sorry.

Sit down with the others.

I make no exceptions.

You must prove to us every day why you chose to be a part of this company.

Or rather, what for.

Does anyone know?

Does anyone know why they're in this room?

Any of the newcomers?

Maybe to dance?

Dancing is for nightclubs.

You're here for something else.

To turn your years of sacrifice into a moment of perfection.

Only an instant,

but one that lives forever in the memory of whoever sees it.

And there is nothing more important than that, understood?

Nothing.

You all know this year's main production was Giselle.

It will continue to be a tribute to María.

It won't be the Giselle we know from other productions.

This time, it'll be a woman whose death is capable of sparking a whole revolution.

I guess you know who has been chosen for that revolution.

I have no idea… I don't know…

I see she hasn't rushed to tell anyone.

…do you? Why tell me? Who told you?

I won't be the one to tell you.

Giselle is a brave woman.

She embraces madness and stands up for what she believes in.

If the dancer who's just been promoted to principal dancer

is not able to say it out loud, to stand up, to lead this company…

- - Are you serious?

You didn't tell anyone?

I didn't have time.

How could you have time if you were late?

Sorry.

First and last time, Irene.

You can sit down.

The rest of you, don't relax.

In a few days, we'll be holding auditions for the rest of the characters.

Nothing's decided.

Show us that you want it more than anything,

as if it were your last wish in life.

Carmen…

- - Eight and…

One.

Two.

Big.

And fifth.

Now, circle with the head and stand firm.

Raise. One…

Eight, two, three and one…

And fifth position.

Good. Now let's switch groups.

- Come with me? - Will you-- Can you stretch me out?

Good. And put your hair up.

Guys, guys…

You see that?

Let's begin.

Let's go. Music.

Head out…

What is your name?

-Aurora. -Aurora?

Good, good, very good.

Come on, next group.

And, one, two. And one, two.

One, two, and…

Again. One, two, and…

Two, and one, two and chaîné.

And…

Good.

One, and one…

That's it. And one, two, one…

And the last part. Two, three…

Go on. Two, and spot on the diagonal.

- -Congratulations.

Thank you.

-I wanted to tell you-- -But you didn't.

So, what? You thought I wouldn't find out?

-Maybe she's afraid of you. -Afraid of what, you asshole?

I don't know, you are the one who's hiding things.

Hey, Giselle, are you coming to the party tonight?

Or are you afraid we might put something in your drink?

That's all.

You could wear the green dress I made you last summer.

You look beautiful in it.