Shake It Up! Episode 2: Popular It Up

Author: Becca Ainsley

Disclaimer: I Do Not Own Shake It Up. Just My Made Up Characters

Enjoy the Story! :)

Chapter 1

A Spotlight Dance

"Alright! Rehearsal in 3, 2, 1..."

As the director's finger flung in the air, pop music played, bright spotlights lit the stage, and a cheery show host appeared.

"Hey there Ladies and Gentlemen! I am your handsome host, Gary Wilde and this Shake It Up Chicago!"

Gary ran off stage and male dancers backflipped on stage.

Female dancers ran on and joined the male dancers and busted cool hip hop moves.

In the middle of their dance, Rocky Blue, Cece Jones, and their newest friend and dancer, Darcy Gold, jumped on stage.

The trio added into the mix and danced along with the loud pop music.

As the song and dance drew to a close, the three girls ran off stage to let the main dancers finish the dance.

A group of male dancers grabbed a few female dancers, picked them up, and flipped them into the air.

The female dancers landed in the arms of the male dancers and did a final pose.

"Cut! Excellent guys! Take 5."

"That was epic!" Cece said happily. "We're totally gonna kill it tonight!"

"Yea we will!" Rocky added as she sipped her water from her water bottle.

"And with all of our hard work this week," Darcy said. "Maybe Gary can finally give some appreciation with a Spotlight Dance!"

The three girls laughed happily and continued to talk.

"Okay dancers! Gather 'round!" Gary announced with a wave of his hand. "I have a Spotlight Dance announcement! Everyone ran to Gary.

"Who gets the dance? Who's getting it this week?" shouted the dancers.

"Settle down! Settle down!" Gary replied.

The dancers quieted down.

"I understand many of you are excited to find out who is getting the Spotlight Dance this week..."

The dancers whooped and cheered.

"And me and the staff have decided that this week the Spotlight Dance will be awarded to... Darcy Gold!"

"No way!" Cece said as she grabbed Darcy. " You got it!"

"Congrats!" Rocky replied.

The three friends jumped up and down and cheered.

"This is great! Oh my gosh!" Darcy said. "I can't believe it! I'm gonna... fail completely!" Darcy's bright smile fell to a worried frown.

"What are you talking about?" Rocky asked.

Darcy sat on the ground and sighed, "Me! I'm gonna fail at the dance."

"And isn't that true?" said an accented voice behind them.

Behind the three girls was the Hessenheffer twins, Tinka and Gunther.

"But at least she can admit it, unlike you two," said Gunther Hessenheffer as he pointed at Rocky and Cece.

"Haha," Cece laughed sarcastically. "You two are funny since you never got the dance!"

"Actually I have!" Tinka answered.

"Yes, that you stole from us!" Rocky snapped.

"Tinka, maybe we should try to be nice to her, just this once," Gunther said.

"Maybe your right Gunther," Tinka replied.

The twins crouched to the 13 year old sitting on the floor.

"You will not fail Darcy," Tinka started. "You'll probably just mess up and fall and be embarrassed all throughout Chicago!"

"Not just Chicago," Gunther pointed out. "Probably all through the state!"

The Hessenheffers laughed and left Rocky, Cece, and Darcy.

"What am I gonna do?" Darcy replied.

"I still don't get it," said Cece. "What are you so worried about?"

"Being out there alone!" Darcy answered. "The first time I was here and danced by myself I threw up!"

"Yea, I can still remember the smell," Rocky choked.

"Sorry, but I have slight stage fright. I can only dance with other people, not alone."

"That's it!" Cece jumped. "That's how we'll help you and get a Spotlight Dance!"

"What are you talking about?" Rocky asked.

"All we have to do is tell Gary about Darcy's stage fright," Cece explained. "And being the understanding guy he is and willing to do anything to keep his job, he'll let me and Rocky to-."

"To dance with me!" Darcy finished. "That's perfect!"

"And get back the Spotlight Dance that Tinka took from us," Cece added.

"Well then what are we waiting for?" Rocky said. "Let's go now! He's in his dressing room!"

The three dancers ran out the studio and to Gary Wilde's office.


"Knock knock!" Rocky said as she tapped against Gary's dressing room door.

She flung the door open and the trio of dancers poured in.

"Hey... what are you guys doing in here?" Gary asked.

"We want to run something by you about Darcy," Cece answered.

She put her hands on Darcy's shoulders and walked her in front of Gary.

"See Gary, our little Darcy here has a little stage fright."

"Stage fright?" Gary laughed. "Your on Shake It Up Chicago! How do you get stage fright?"

"Says the person who switched on a camera and put me on live TV just so everyone can see me vomit?" Darcy replied. "Yea, then I have no idea how I got stage fright!"

Gary looked guilty then asked, "What about it? What do you want me to do?"

"I would feel more comfortable if someone danced with me, or maybe as backup or something," Darcy answered.

"Okay then," Gary started. "I'll get Tony and Lisa to back you up."

"No!" Cece and Rocky shouted together.

"I'd feel more comfortable if Rocky and Cece danced with me," Darcy replied quickly. "Please?"

Gary rubbed his chin and thought for a second.

"Sure that's fine," Gary said. "Make sure you're here at practice by 4 on Friday. I want to see the dance before it airs."

Gary walked to the back room of his dressing room and Cece, Rocky, and Darcy escorted themselves out.

"Yes! Yes! We did it!" the three girls cheered.

"Okay okay," Cece started. "We have to practice nonstop and make sure this dance is perfect!"

"Yea we do!" Darcy replied. "We're totally gonna kick butt at this."

"So practice after school," Rocky said. "Outside our building."

"Got it!" Darcy replied. "I can't wait for this dance!"

The girls exchanged cheers and happy faces then parted for home.