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Behind Barres

S1 : E3

TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 06.02.10

Tara has a crush on Ethan which threatens Tara's friendship with Kat.

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Fifteen-year-old Tara Webster's dream of dancing comes true when she gets into a top dance academy.

Cast

Xenia Goodwin, Alicia Banit, Dena Kaplan

Executive Producers

Joanna Werner

full-episodes (26)

Learning to Fly

S1 : E1 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 08.09.11

Country girl Tara Webster travels to Sydney to audition for the prestigious National Academy of Dance.
Week Zero

S1 : E2 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 06.01.10

Tara arrives at the Academy and finds out that she is considered the worst dancer there.
Behind Barres

S1 : E3 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 06.02.10

Tara has a crush on Ethan which threatens Tara's friendship with Kat.
Minefield

S1 : E4 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 06.03.10

For a class assignment, Sammy and Abigail have to tie themselves together for 24 hours which they later discover only had to be "2-4 hours".
Real Men Don't Dance

S1 : E5 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 06.04.10

Sammy is forced to choose between dance and his father when compulsory Saturday ballet classes clash with his Synagogue services.
Perfection

S1 : E6 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 06.07.10

The National Ballet comes to town and Tara is stunned to learn Kat's mother is Natasha Willis - a world-acclaimed ballerina and Tara's greatest idol.
Crush Test Dummies

S1 : E7 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 06.08.10

Ethan requires a dancer for his hip-hop showcase and asks Christian on the basis of the favour he owes him; Christian agrees but opposes Ethan's choreography.
Growing Pains

S1 : E8 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 06.09.10

Tara is tired of being the youngest and dislikes that Ethan thinks of her as just a little kid.
Heartbeat

S1 : E9 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 06.10.10

Mocking her friends' obsession with teen pop star Myles Kelly, Kat creates a video of her dancing to one of his songs and then posts it on the internet.
Through the Looking Glass

S1 : E10 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 06.11.10

Christian's friend Aaron reveals the truth about the robbery they both committed.
One Perfect Day

S1 : E11 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 06.14.10

Tara is ecstatic when Ethan asks her to dance in his assessment piece.
Pressure

S1 : E12 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 06.15.10

Tara tries to ignore her recent 'almost-pash' with Ethan so she can focus on her exams; however it's not as easy as she'd hoped.
Family

S1 : E13 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 06.16.10

It's Open Week at the Academy.
Turning Pointes

S1 : E14 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 06.17.10

Tara returns from the school holidays on top of the world - she has great friends, a gorgeous boyfriend, and the first year scholarship.
My Life en Pointe

S1 : E15 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 06.18.10

Petra photographs Tara and Christian kissing, creating tension between them unbeknownst to Ethan.
Free Falling

S1 : E16 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 06.21.10

Kat is upset when her parents ignore her 16th birthday and throws herself a huge party at their harbour front home in revenge.
A Midsummer's Night's Dream

S1 : E17 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 06.22.10

It is school camp and everyone is dreading the trip away, especially Tara who has been made an outcast following the party.
Betty Bunheads

S1 : E18 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 06.23.10

German exchange student Petra Hoffman is thrilled when she is invited to stay at the Academy.
Fairest and Best

S1 : E19 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 06.24.10

The Institute of Sport has sent football players to the Academy for one week of training to improve their elevation, coordination and flexibility.
Ballet Fever

S1 : E20 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 06.25.10

When the Board decides to cut hip hop and jazz from the curriculum Kat goes on the warpath, blaming her mother for this change.
Fear of Missing Out

S1 : E21 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 06.28.10

It's a month since Tara's injury and her plaster is due to come off, but Tara seems more focused on her new boyfriend.
Flight or Fight Response

S1 : E22 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 06.29.10

Christian's hearing for the robbery he and Aaron committed is coming up, however, Aaron has disappeared which puts a hole in Christian's defence.
Best Friends Forever

S1 : E23 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 06.30.10

Today, Christian faces his punishment for the robbery.
Heatwave

S1 : E24 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 07.01.10

In the weeks since the court hearing, Sammy and Christian have been inseparable.
The Deep End

S1 : E25 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 07.02.10

The Nutcracker rehearsals begin and Tara, cast as Clara, finds that being the star is more trouble than she expected.
Learning to Fly: Part 2

S1 : E26 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 07.05.10

The end-of-year production has arrived and Tara is rehearsing her solo in Act 2 of The Nutcracker.
In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated

S2 : E1 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 02.17.12

After a perfect summer holiday with her boyfriend Christian, Tara returns to the Academy to begin her second year.
Dream Life

S2 : E2 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 02.18.12

Tara finds a new mentor to admire in Saskia Duncan, the youngest principal dancer in the Company's history.
Faux Pas De Deux

S2 : E3 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 02.19.12

First-year student Ben Tickle is put in second-year classes because of his talent.
Legends

S2 : E4 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 02.20.12

Tara's ecstatic when her mentor, Saskia, is appointed to teach the Second Years at the Academy while she recovers from an ankle injury.
Showcase

S2 : E5 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 02.21.12

Showcase, a breakout event in the commercial dance calendar, is fast approaching.
Like No One's Watching

S2 : E6 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 02.21.12

Sammy's brother Ari arrives at the Academy, throwing his hectic schedule into havoc.
A Choreographed Life

S2 : E7 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 02.22.12

Tara's concern about the time she spends with Christian is impacting her dance study leads her to suggest they 'pause' their relationship.
Connectivity

S2 : E8 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 02.22.12

Tara decides to take action after realising that Saskia's continual critique of her dancing could jeopardise her mid-year exams.
The Break

S2 : E9 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 02.23.12

The Bensta uses his "new tattoo" as a tool to impress Kat.
Good Life

S2 : E10 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 02.22.12

Sammy returns home for his Grandpa Morrie's funeral and to ask his father to support his Academy tuition.
Self Sabotage

S2 : E11 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 02.22.12

Grace encourages Tara to take action against Saskia's treatment of her.
Breaking Pointe

S2 : E12 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 02.22.12

Saskia's bullying of Tara results in a painful injury. Kat convinces Miss Raine to grant her an audition to return to the Academy but has to let Abigail train her.
Backstab

S2 : E13 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 02.26.12

Determined to prove Saskia wrong, Tara risks serious injury and possible expulsion to compete in the Prix de Fonteyn Preliminary Round.
Rescue Mission

S2 : E14 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 02.27.12

Whilst recovering from her broken back, Tara discovers a hidden side to Ben who is volunteering in a hospital leukaemia ward performance.
Moving On

S2 : E15 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 02.28.12

Tara negotiates her return to the Academy after being expelled.
Origins

S2 : E16 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 02.29.12

Sammy and Ollie's friendship heads into unchartered territory when they go on a road trip so that Sammy can compete in a Prix de Fonteyn regional round.
Love and War

S2 : E17 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 02.29.12

The escalating conflict between the first and second year students results in a hip-hop dance battle to determine which year has the greatest talent.
Catch Me If I Fall

S2 : E18 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 02.29.12

During an excursion to the circus, Christian's dad makes promises he's unable to keep.
The Naturals

S2 : E19 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 03.01.12

Tara opens herself up to love again and hunts for a new crush.
Tick, Question Mark, Cross

S2 : E20 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 03.01.12

Abigail's best efforts to balance her ballet commitments with the fringe musical splinter when a leaked staff email discounts her chances in the Prix de Fonteyn.
Ladder Theory

S2 : E21 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 03.02.12

The Academy students experience stinging prejudice from the judges during the National Round of the Prix de Fonteyn.
Win or Lose

S2 : E22 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 03.03.12

Grace's father retracts a promise to visit her at the Academy, her self-assurance spirals.
Love It or Fight It

S2 : E23 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 03.04.12

During rehearsals for 'Peter Pan' Ben tries a variety of tactics to prove to Tara that he's a leading man.
The Prix De Fonteyn

S2 : E24 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 03.05.12

Christian is persuaded by Kat the declare his feelings in case she wins and transfers to Moscow.
The Second

S2 : E25 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 03.06.12

After a sudden tragedy, the Academy students must find a way to come together and help each other out in this time of darkness.
The Red Shoes

S2 : E26 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 03.07.12

Abigail and Tara join forces to go head-to-head with a formidable enemy.
Glue

S3 : E1 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 07.08.13

It's three weeks into Third Year and Tara and her friends are already feeling the pressure.
New Rules

S3 : E2 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 07.15.13

It's an overwhelming first few days working as fill-in dancers in the Company and a whole new learning curve.
Second Chances

S3 : E3 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 07.22.13

All is not well in Kat world but she's trying desperately to pretend she's fine.
Short Cut Clause

S3 : E4 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 07.29.13

Ben has to choose between the girl he cares about and the opportunity to partner a principal dancer.
Negative Patterns

S3 : E5 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 08.05.13

Saskia schemes to arrange an early audition for her favourite student, with disastrous results.
Fake It Until You Make It

S3 : E6 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 08.12.13

Abigail auditions for a guest role in a dance movie, while Grace does everything she can to ensure she's allowed to go on the Third Year tour.
Graceland

S3 : E7 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 08.19.13

Grace seems to have found a perfect match with life on the road until Zach clamps down on declining standards during the Third Year regional tour.
Travelling Light

S3 : E8 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 08.26.13

The Third Years teach a dance class to a group of local kids; Tara feels old wounds re-opening and Abigail has to face her past and let it go.
Don't Let Me Down Gently

S3 : E9 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 09.02.13

A career-making performance opportunity brings out the best and worst in everyone and an injury that sidelines Ollie prompts him to use someone to get ahead.
N'Fektd

S3 : E10 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 09.09.13

Christian and Ollie prepare for a major hip hop competition; Kat prepares to audition for a minor role in Coppelia and Ben takes a stab at revenge.
Start of an Era

S3 : E11 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 09.16.13

The countdown to the final Company auditions has begun.
The Perfect Storm

S3 : E12 | TV-PG | 26 min | Aired: 09.23.13

Auditions for the National Ballet Company have arrived bringing superstitions.
Not for Nothing

S3 : E13 | TV-PG | 27 min | Aired: 09.30.13

In their Company interviews the students finally learn if they will receive a professional contract with the National Ballet Company.

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