Title: Elastic Heart
Author: Carlykinz
Rating: K
Summary: Meet 11-year-old Molly Schoenfield , who will do anything to get into the famous ALDC and lucky enough for Molly the ALDC are holding open auditions for the junior Elite team but, Molly wants to get on to the team for a whole other reason than fame. Why does Molly want to be part of the ALDC so badly?
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AN: This is my first ever ALDC fan fiction so please be kind as I am not a very confident writer in my work and in myself too. I also have to say that this story is not a normal Dance mom's fan fiction because it is not like any other story I have seen about the show so just a warning! I got the idea after watching the show itself and the Jennifer Ellison Meets Abby episode and the most important thing is that you will like it and I apologise for any spelling errors and incorrect grammar, which I shall sort out as soon as possible, well enjoy!
I will delete this story if no one likes it but I hope you will.
Chapter One – Open Auditions
It was after 9 am in Pittsburgh Philadelphia a warm fall morning birds chirping and the sun shining.
Soft sun Light shone through the wooden panels of the blinds making long shadows in the room.
Molly began to stir and slowly she opened her eyes and took in her surroundings of her bedroom, which glistened with dance trophies, Sashes and medals galore that cover the majority of her bedroom.
Molly stretched and yawned before glancing at her clock seeing it was after 9am the start of her big day, which would mean her life, could change forever after the auditions today at ALDC.
Molly got up slowly made her way down stairs and into the kitchen where her mother cleaned the kitchen and her father reading his usual paper at the coffee table.
"Morning sweetie, excited for the big day?" her mother asked seeing Molly walking into the kitchen.
"Morning mom, I am super excited," Molly, said brightly grabbing a cereal bowl out of the cupboard.
"Look Molly, I don't want to ruin your excitement or crush your dreams but, please don't be upset if you don't make the cut because there will always be next time and you are a talented dancer Molly" Pam Schoenfield said loading the dishwasher whilst glancing at Molly.
"Look you don't have to worry about me because I will get in," Molly said confidently filling her bowl full of coco pops and large amount of milk.
"Molly, your mother is right please don't put all your eggs in one basket with ALDC, any dance school will be lucky to have you I mean your beautiful, smart and talented" Mike Schoenfield said placing his paper on the table.
"Thanks dad but, honestly I will be fine" Molly gave her father a bright smiled before she shoved a spoonful of coco pops into her mouth.
After finishing her cereal she jumped of the bar stool, placed her empty bowl and spoon into the dishwasher, and ran up stairs to get ready for the auditions.
Molly opened her wardrobe and rifled through her dancewear picking out tops for today.
"Nope that won't do" Molly said tossing a baggy t-shirt aside.
"No way, how did they get in there?" Molly mumbled to herself as she tossed a pile of crop tops behind her.
"Ah huh there it is" Molly squealed holding up a plain red crop top where the straps cross at the back knowing it would make her stand out and look good against her long dark hair.
Picking out some plain black Lycra dance shorts she was happy with her choice she took a warm shower letting the warm water was over her muscles feeling them relax slightly.
Once she was out of the shower she dried herself and then dried her long silky brown hair. Once dry she put on deodorant and then put on the red top and black shorts looked in the mirror to double check her choice. Molly nodded at her appearance, put her long brown hair into a neat and very tight bun, and topped it off with a nice red bow.
Molly decided to apply a bit of make- up like she would very dance lesson and knowing girls would be glamorous from bow to toe at the audition hoping it would win them that final place on the élite team.
"Molly love are you ready, we have to leave now" her mother called from the bottom of the stairs.
"I will down in a second mom" Molly called back.
Molly grabbed her dance bag placed her dance shoes inside along with a change of clothing and her drink bottle, make-up and hairbrush and a bottle of body and hair spray just in case.
"Molly love I will out in the car" her mother called out.
"Ok here we go" Molly mumbled to herself picking up her bag, tossed it over her shoulder, and took once last glance around her room checking she had everything.
Molly rushed down the stairs and said a quick goodbye to her father who wished her good luck and she was gone slammed the door behind her and rushed over to the car and climbed into the passenger seat next to her mother.
"Have you got everything?" Molly nodded "I think so" and they pulled out the driveway and headed to the ALDC building.
"There will some of the best dancers all around the country trying to get into the school so please don't be upset if you don't get it ok" Molly looked at her mother who quickly glanced at then back on to the road ahead.
"Mom, please .. You're making me nervous" Molly whined.
"I know sweetheart and I am sorry but, I just don't want you to get your hopes up to much on the dance school"
Molly rolled her eyes at her mother "I know" Molly said weakly before she turned to look out the window watching the free way rush by.
Finally, the pulled up to the ALDC building and pulled into one of the last empty spaces in the parking lot.
"So this is it Moll's" Pam unbuckled her seat belt.
" Yeah this is it, thank you for taking me anyway mom" Pam smiled at daughter briefly before they got out of the car grabbing Molly's dance bag, locked the car and walked towards the entrance where they were met with queues of girls and their parents waiting to get into the dance studio.
Molly signed in, picked up her number, and pinned it to her top "22" Molly said cheerfully after all this was her lucky number so things could be going her way after all and this could be her chance.
"I think you should get warmed up sweetie, I will wait outside" Molly nodded and walked through to the changing rooms. Molly was shocked to see how many people had turned up for the auditions. She looked round the room and squeezed past a row of girls who eyed her until she eventually found a small space in the corner where she placed her bag and hung her jacket up on the hooks provided and began to stretch.
"Ok girls can I have your attention a minutes please... Ok we are ready for the first group of girls numbers 10-20" Abby's assistant said loudly look round the room at the girls.
The first group of girls were led in to the famous studio A where Abby Lee Miller taught the Elite team. Molly walked out of the changing room looking for her mother through the crowd of mothers.
"Mom" Molly said walking over to her mom.
"I'm in the next group" Molly squealed "Wish me luck," Molly said looking at her mother.
Pam placed her hands on Molly's shoulders "Good luck sweetheart, I know you can do this" Molly wrapped her arms round her mother and hugged her tight.
"I better get back in case they call my group, see soon" Molly said walking away with a bright and confident smile.
Once back to the changing room Molly walked over to her bag and continued to stretch purposely not wanting show of her flexibility in front of the others she limited her stretching to a minimum and leaving the best for once she was in the studio with Abby.
"Ok, could we have Numbers 20- 30 Please girls" Gianna called out loudly making Molly jump and snapping her out of her daydream.
"Ok this is it don't screw up please" Molly said to herself taking deep breaths as she followed the others into the dance studio and took once last deep breath.
"SO YOU ALL THINK YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE PART OF THE AWARD WINNING ALDC JUNIOR ELITE TEAM!" Abby yelled as the girls walked into the studio.
"Spread out" Abby yelled
Molly moved to the middle unsure if it was a wise move or not but she stayed where she was and held her head up high and turned her feet out into a perfect 5th position waiting for her instructions.
"Maddie, will teach you choreography I have chosen for you today and will set the level and standard of dance I will expect you to be able to perform confidently and clean, Maddie" Abby said gesturing for Maddie to start the class.
Maddie slowly went through the choreography a couple of times and then went through it faster and with the music.
Molly pirouetted to perfection lowering her shoulders and confidently executed it with perfection. Abby looked at every girl as they danced along with Maddie not really seeing anyone who stood out or would fit the group when her eyes followed Molly as she turned confidently. Abby made a mental note to herself to watch number 22.
" 28" Abby yelled the young red-head stopped turning but didn't quite finish and landed on her behind in front of everyone and stormed out of the room.
"you, 25" Abby called out "where did you train?" the young blonde turned bright red and whispered " CADC" not looking Abby in the eye.
"that explains your terrible technique and lack of turn out, your finished maybe you might want to go back to Ohio and demand your money back for the lack of technique and training" Abby yelled at the girl and waved goodbye whilst everyone stood gobsmacked.
"I WANT TO SEE HOW WELL YOU JUMP AND TURN AND OF COURSE YOU WONT BE ABLE TO GET BY WITH OUT TUMBLING, HEAD TO THE CORNER OF THE STUDIO" Abby pointed to the corner.
The girls began to perform Grande Jete jumps and pirouetted then followed by tumbling. Soon enough it was Molly's turn she performed the Grande Jete and Pirouetted confidently then into a series of tumbling and Molly got rather over confident and forgot where she was and did a round of back handspring full twisting layout with ease.
"YOU LADIE IN RED, WHERE DID YOU TRAIN?" Abby barked.
Molly stood with her head held high and confidently said " LeRoux" Abby nodded then turned back to the other girls.
"YOU IN PURPLE POINT YOUR TOES, OMG I CAN'T BELIEVE I HAVE TO TELL YOU TO POINT YOUR TOES WHEN YOU JETE, I CAN'T LOOK AT YOU ANYMORE. YOU... GO" Abby pointed to the door where the girl in purple rushed off in tears.
"27,TURN OUT FROM THE HIP" Abby put her head in her hands "I CAN'T BELIEVE I HAVE JUST WATCHED YOU NOT EVEN PLIE AT THE END, YOUR DONE GO..." The girl nodded and left quickly
"26, POINT YOUR TOES" Abby shook her head "YOU WILL NEVER MAKE IT AS A DANCER YOUR FINISHED ... GO" 26 stormed off slamming the door behind her.
"BALLET POSITIONS" the girls rushed over to the barre and stood in first position where Abby yelled out 1st to 5th position.
"I WILL BE IN TOUCH WITH THE CHOSEN INDIVIDUALS OF THE GROUP, YOU CAN GO" Abby dismissed the girls.
Molly took one last glance over shoulder at the dance studio and of course at Abby where they shared quick glance until Molly looked away breaking the eye contact.
I hope that was alright for a first chapter and Please believe me when I say this story will get better and other girls will be in this story don't worry and lastly before I forget please READ AND REVIEW, Thank you,
Carlykinz
