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Catapulting herself away from her abusive family home in Pittsburgh, Claire leaves behind her troubled past and gains entry into New York City's prestigious American Ballet Company .

Claire attempts to sever ties with her brother once and for all in order to embrace the city and her new life, but unwanted male attention is forced upon her at every turn .

In the wake of the Board Chairman’s sudden departure as a result of a disastrous evening with Claire, Paul and Jessica are left scrambling to pick up the pieces .

To Bryan’s dismay, Claire tries to expunge him from her New York City life. At the company Claire is challenged by the emotional vulnerability of Toni’s choreography, sending her deeper into the strip club world .

Claire and Kiira compete to become the face of the ABC season. Mia worries that her eating disorder is doing real damage. Claire gets a better understanding of Sergei's interests.

Thanksgiving arrives, and Paul's neuroses frays the dancers' nerves. Claire ventures home to see her aililng father and Bryan, who she hasn't seen since their horrifying encounter in New York.

With opening night of the season fast approaching, Paul faces setbacks that he blames on Toni. Paul vents his rage on Claire and wins the argument with alarming news .

ההחלטה של קירה מכניסה את החברה לכאוס בערב הפתיחה. דפני מוצאת את עצמה באור הזרקורים. בגאלה שלפני המופע, עולמות מתנגשים כאשר פול פוגש פטרון מפתיע תודות לג'סיקה.