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“One Perfect Day”
Season 1, Episode 11
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Writer(s)

Max Dann

Director(s)

Cherie Nowlan

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"One Perfect Day" is the eleventh episode of season one of the Australian television series, Dance Academy. It aired on 14 June, 2010 on ABC3 and on 5 April, 2012 on TeenNick. The episode was written by Max Dann.

Episode Overview

Tara is ecstatic when she is offered a dancing role in Ethan's assessment piece. Is he finally beginning to see romantic potential in her? When Tara arrives at the studio however, she is disappointed to see Ethan engrossed in conversation with his mentor - the talented, beautiful and much older, Dana Strong. Eager to impress Dana, Ethan pushes Tara mercilessly to dance however he mistakes cockiness for professionalism and confidence when forcing Tara to dance fatigued and pushing his flirtation too far. Meanwhile, Abigail , Kat and Sammy invite Abigail's little sister, Paige to the theme park for a day, however, Abigail fails to connect with Paige, who would rather spend more time with both Kat and Sammy. In the end, Tara eventually catches on to Ethan's frustrations and dances his piece leaving him amazed, so much so, that he kisses her, though it is not the way Tara thought it would be.

Trivia

  • When Christian plays the guitar on the bed, the high camera shots show him sitting cross-legged, while the low camera shots show him sitting with his right leg extended.
  • This episode marks the last appearance of choreographer and Ethan's mentor, Dana Strong.
  • This episode marks the first kiss between Ethan and Tara.

Quotes

  • "Don't be polite, she's been acting inappropriately all day." (Abigail Armstrong)
  • "Paige you can't just run off like that, Abigail's been eating her own hair." (Kat Karamakov) "No way, she's too worried about the fat count." (Paige Armstrong)
  • "Farewell, ye odd enemy. Unfortunately, I, uh... I knew you well." (Sammy Lieberman [to his shoes])
  • "You'll never be a gymnast if you don't stretch." (Abigail) "Did I say gymnast? Oh yeah, I said "journalist." They don't stretch." (Paige)

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