- Roman Davidoff: But you do know the evaluation is free? So... take a chance? You never know, you might surprise yourself.
- Avery: Yeah, I think I, um... Think I've had enough surprises lately. Thanks anyway.
- Avery: Do you remember when I danced when I was little?
- Evelyn: Why do you ask?
- Avery: I was just thinking about it. Why did I stop?
- Evelyn: Well, honey, you weren't exactly a natural. We thought it best to put you in other activities that you excelled at.
- Avery: Yeah, but I remember it being so much fun! I mean, it didn't matter if I was good.
- Avery's father: Yeah, but you had a full plate with your academic schedule. You had to make some sacrifices and it served you well. Look where you are now!
- Avery: You're right.
- Avery: So, when is your next opening? I mean... I would have called, but...
- Roman Davidoff: No-one answers?
- Avery: Right.
- Roman Davidoff: You could leave a message.
- Avery: It's just not an efficient way to run a business.
- Roman Davidoff: We do just fine, thank you. Little trade secret - no dance studio ever answers their phones, we're too busy dancing or teaching.
- Avery: It's not very efficient.
- Roman Davidoff: I can take you in an hour. Efficient enough for you?
- Roman Davidoff: Ok, well, the follower starts with the right foot, back, side, together, and then left, side, together. And repeat. Back...
- Avery: Who's the follower?
- Roman Davidoff: You are.
- Avery: Why am I the follower?
- Roman Davidoff: Because I lead.
- Avery: Why, because you're the guy?
- Roman Davidoff: No. If you want to lead, I'm fine with that. Takes longer to learn and you said you were busy, but... By all means, lead away.
- Avery: Uh... Ok, i'm... I'm gonna be the follower.
- Roman Davidoff: Thank you.
- Roman Davidoff: This is your frame, ok? Keep your frame. Ok? And, not too stiff.
- Avery: But you said keep my frame.
- Roman Davidoff: Yes, but you're like a corpse.
- Avery: I am not!
- Roman Davidoff: Don't argue with the teacher!
- Molly: Sometimes life can throw you a curve and there's nothing you can do about it. You've just gotta roll with it - see where it leads.
- Roman Davidoff: Are you going to throw that at me?
- Avery: I don't know.
- Roman Davidoff: I have to warn you, I have lightning dancer reflexes, so you won't be able to... Ooooh...
- Doctor: Let's get you up and see how your balance is.
- Roman Davidoff: Ok. Thank you.
- Avery: Whoa...
- Roman Davidoff: Um... I seem to have forgotten how to stand. Please don't tell anyone. I'm supposed to be - a ballroom champion.
- Avery: Oh... ok, well, the doctor said that you needed to be closely monitored, so I will, um... Come back first thing in the morning and check on you.
- Roman Davidoff: No, that really isn't necessary.
- Avery: If you don't wake up, who's going to teach me how to dance?
- Roman Davidoff: You do know that teaching you to dance is more painful than a concussion?
- Avery: I don't have a comeback for that. Fine!
- Avery: Mm. That's pretty yummy. But I feel like I'm still leaning towards the nutcracker one. David, which one do you like?
- David: [talking on the phone to another person] ..Figure that out.
- Avery: Uh, honey, thumbs up doesn't work in this situation.
- David: [talking on the phone to another person] Uh, I gotta go.
- [to Avery]
- David: What did I miss?
- Avery: Cake choices.
- Avery: I'm sorry, I'm just, uh... Wow, I don't know where all this emotion is coming from. Now I'm crying in front of a total stranger and I'm just mortified. I'm gonna go.
- Roman Davidoff: Avery, come on. Don't give up.
- Avery: I-I don't give up. On anything. But this is an elective activity, and I just... I don't do failure as a hobby, so... Thank you so much for trying.
- Molly: Hey, you can't pre-empt life. You have to take it as it comes. And, who knows? Maybe this change will lead you to something better.