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Keaton School of the Arts

### Inhabitants

Aidan Gladwell, Alya Kendrick, Amy, Beckett Bradstreet, Bianca Blackwell, Carly Catto, Cassandra Miller, Frances O'Connell, George Gladwell, Jax Gardner, Jenna Cristinziano, Julie Maslany, Miles Lennox, Mindy Dobson, Sasha Roy, Scarlett Dunn, Vanessa Morita

### **Last appearance**

“Apart But Together”

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**Keaton School of the Arts** is the main setting in *Backstage**.*

## History

Keaton School of the Arts is a prestigious academy for the arts; statistically, only 50% of students make it to graduation.

## Description

Keaton School of the Arts is a large, four-year school, with a sign printed at the front of building that reads the school name. It has colorful hallways and has multiple classrooms. For instance, there is a dance studio with bars and mirrors, a music class with music stands and a piano, and a Production class with computers with musical programs.

The school has at least four different Programs for students: the Music Program, the Dance Program, and the Visual Arts Program, with a Drama Program that is featured in Season 2. Students may have a concentration in a subject of one Program, like Carly Catto and Vanessa Morita who are in the Dance Program but focus on ballet.

The school also has traditional classes, such as math, science and English.

Hundreds of students attend the school and there are fifty students in the freshman class.

## Current Students

### Freshman

* George Gladwell
* Mindy Dobson

### Sophomores

* Alya Kendrick
* Beckett Bradstreet
* Bianca Blackwell
* Carly Catto
* Jenna Cristinziano
* Miles Lennox
* Vanessa Morita
* Jax Gardner
* Angeline
* Delaney
* Emma
* Julia
* Kate
* Lauren
* Matt
* Scott
* Matthew Irving
* Tina Halshford
* Zachary
* Frank

### Juniors

* Aidan Gladwell
* Amy
* Sasha Roy
* Scarlett Dunn
* Daryl
* April
* Sarah
* Brian
* Sam
* Ange

### Seniors

* Cassandra Miller
* Frances O'Connell
* Julie Maslany
* Matteo Forester
* Sloane
* Antonio
* Floyd
* Kira

## Former Students

* Lisa Dudley (dropout)
* Denzel Stone (Season 1, freshman)
* Kit Dunn

## Known Staff

* Ms. Helsweel
* Ms. Maria (formerly)
* Mr. Park
* Principal Durani

## Programs

* Dance Program
* Music Program
* Visual Arts Program
* Drama Program (Season 2)
* Film Program

## Classes

* Math
* Science
* English
* Dance
* Music
* Production
* Acting (Season 2)
* Fashion

## Trivia

* In real life, the school is called Fisherville Senior Public School.
	+ The school closed during the summer for filming.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "The First Day." Wikia. Retrieved on June 26, 2016.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 DHX TELEVISION ANNOUNCES CASTING DETAILS FOR SEASON TWO OF BACKSTAGE, FAMILY CHANNEL AND FRESH TV’S POPULAR TWEEN SERIES - DHX Media. DHX Media (July 12, 2016). Retrieved on July 14, 2016.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Backstage: Episode 5 H2K - How To Take Care of Your Voice - YouTube. YouTube (April 29, 2016). Retrieved on July 15, 2016.
4. ↑ "Lose Yourself." Wikia. Retrieved on July 15, 2016.
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**"Gotta Be Strong"** is the sixth episode of Season 2 of *Backstage* and the 36th episode overall.

## Synopsis

Vanessa gets in the middle of a feuding Beckett and Helsweel. Miles finds himself in the middle of Bianca and Jax's relationship problem. Jenna's plan to cheer up Sasha backfires.

## Plot

Jenna adds her and Sasha to the list of duets at the CAMDAs and wants to get on his good side again. She puts some sticky notes into his locker but discovers he has power bars and other performance-enhancers in there. With Sasha upset about her invading his locker, Jenna tries to convince him that he is a great dancer without that stuff, even if he feels he will never be as strong as Beckett.

Jax wants Miles to talk to Bianca about his cheating on her. With the argument being about a meaningless kiss, Bianca sends a message back to Jax by kissing Miles. It later turns into a bigger argument between Jax and Bianca, one that Miles wants to stay out of, as it resembles the kind his divorced parents have had.

Helsweel gives Vanessa the impression that she has done something wrong. When Vanessa talks to Helsweel about it, she finds out Beckett is at Keaton on probation and is advised to stay away from him. After Vanessa accidentally mentions the probation to Beckett, he explodes in anger at Helsweel. During the altercation, Vanessa and Carly overhear Beckett calling Helsweel "mom".

## Cast

### Main

* Devyn Nekoda as Vanessa
* Alyssa Trask as Carly
* Thomas L. Colford as Beckett
* Colin Petierre as Sasha
* Matthew Isen as Jax
* Adrianna Di Liello as Jenna
* Josh Bogert as Miles
* Jane Moffat as Helsweel
* Julia Tomasone as Bianca

### Recurring

* Stephanie Caldeira as Sloane
* Joshua Kilimnik as George

### Absent

* Aviva Mongillo as Alya
* Kyal Legend as Julie
* Romy Weltman as Kit
* Chris Hoffman as Mr. Park
* Mckenzie Small as Scarlett

## Trivia

* Beckett is Helsweel's son.
* Kit and Alya were seen in flashback.

## Songs

* Spark
* All Day Everyday
* Night Full Of Stars
* Peace
* Hold on Me

## Gallery

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Kyal Legend

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## Career

### Role

Julie Maslany

**Kyal** **Legend** plays Julie Maslany on *Backstage*.

## History

Kyal danced at The National Ballet of Canada (in Toronto) as well as The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (in New York City). Kyal is of Filipino and Jamaican descent.

## Family

She has little brothers.[*Reference needed*]

## Gallery

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## Trivia

* She stars in *Reign*.
* Kyal's voice type is alto.
* Kyal sings.
* She also plays the piano.
* She is 5' 7".

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 KYAL LEGEND - Resume |. Breakdown Express. Retrieved on June 12, 2016.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 14 Facts About Me - YouTube. YouTube (September 27, 2015). Retrieved on June 12, 2016.
3. ↑ KYAL LEGEND | 25 QUESTION TAG - YouTube. YouTube (September 1, 2014). Retrieved on June 12, 2016.
4. ↑ Kyal Legend - Biography - IMDb. IMDb. Retrieved on June 1, 2016.
5. ↑ IMDb Resume for Kyal Legend. IMDb. Retrieved on June 12, 2016.
Juliett

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## Production information

### Portrayed by

Kyal Legend, Mckenzie Small

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**Juliett** is the pairing between Julie and Scarlett.

## History

They have a great friendship and have become really close despite not really becoming friends until recently.They have known each other since grade nine.

## Songs

* "Dig Deep (Miles Version)"
* "Dig Deep (Alya Version)"

## Moments

### "The Brightside"

* Scarlett and Julie prepare for freshman orientation.
* Scarlett tells Julie that the orientation days are a waste of time.
* Julie begins a speech, but Scarlett interrupts by putting a song on.
* Scarlett and Julie tidy up the gymnasium.
* Julie thanks Scarlett who modestly replies that it was all Julie. She also admits that it was "sort of fun".
* After contemplating, Scarlett expresses that she wanted to try her cake which ensues in Julie suddenly remembering about it.

### "Dig Deeper"

* Julie tells Scarlett her parents don't know she goes to Keaton.

### "Lose Yourself"

* Julie exclaims, "I could *kiss* you!" to Scarlett

### "Showtime"

* Scarlett and Julie stand with one another.

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Everything's Alright

"**Everything's Alright**" is a song that is sung by Jax, Alya and Bianca, to Miles during his surgery..

## Lyrics

Let the sun pour down

Let the rain shine bright

It's a different world now

And everything's all right

Yeah

Everything's all right

Yeah

Everything's all

Swimming deep in the sand

Building castles of light

It's a different world now

And everything's all right

Yeah

Everything's all right

Yeah

Everything's all right

## Videos

Backstage Episode 21 Extended Scene - Alya and Bianca Sing "Everything's Alright"
## External links

* Las canciones de Backstage - Canción para Miles | Vídeos Disney España

## References

1. ↑ "Friend or Foe." Wikia. Retrieved on July 31, 2016.
Moving On

**"Moving On"** is the song that Bianca performs, for her mother, for her audition for *Da Boheme*.

## Lyrics

That's the way the story goes

Another chapter folds

Whoa, oh, whoa, oh, whoa, oh, oh

Where the pages turn

That's the last time I'll get burnt

The last time I'll get burnt

Well, you had me going

## Episodes used in

* "On Deck"
* "The Understudy"

## Trivia

* This song is interrupted by Bianca's mother due to Bianca not being her choice for the audition.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "On Deck." Wikia. Retrieved on July 14, 2016.
Da Boheme

**Da Boheme** or Da Bohème is a hip-hopera.

## History

Auditions for the role of Young Mimi where held at Keaton in the music room. According to Mrs. Blackwell, the role required professional vocals and Alya got the role.

Da Bohème received good reviews on opening night. Later, the show was going on tour and asked some actor to go along. After that, it was going to open up in Europe.

### Roles

* Alya as Young Mimi
* Unknown as Mimi
* Unnamed cast as other characters
* Unnamed Director
* Mrs. Blackwell as Casting Agent

## Episodes Mentioned

* "On Deck"
* "The Understudy"
* "Twelve Hours to Showtime"
* "Showtime"
* "Restart"
* "Once in a Lifetime"
* "Da Capo"
Backstage Studio Pop Up Tour

The Backstage Studio Pop Up Tour is Backstage's first tour. It took place in Canada and was held from May 28 to June 26, 2016. Devyn Nekoda (Vanessa), Alyssa Trask (Carly), Aviva Mongillo (Alya), Josh Bogert (Miles), Julia Tomasone (Bianca), Matthew Isen (Jax), Mckenzie Small (Scarlett) & Colin Petierre (Sasha) were apart of this tour.

## Backstage Studio Pop Up Tour

### Performers

Aviva MongilloJosh Borget

Mckenzie Small

### Location

Pickering, ONVancouver, BC

Edmonton, AB

Fredericton, NB

Missaussaga, ON

During the free weekend-long event, fans were introduced to interactive stations built around Keaton School of the Arts' programs, including dance, music and fashion. There was also live musical performances by McKenzie Small, Josh Borget and Aviva Mongillo. The first 250 fans got wristbands which allowed them to meet the cast and get there autographs. Not all 8 cast members were all at the same shows at the same time.

Mckenzie Small (Scarlett)

Devyn Nekoda (Vanessa)

Alyssa Trask (Carly)

Julia Tomasone (Bianca)

Matthew Isen (Jax)

**Vancouver, BC:**

Josh Borget (Miles)

Mckenzie Small (Scarlett)

Alyssa Trask (Carly)

Colin Petierre (Sasha)

**Edmonton, AB:**

Josh Borget (Miles)

Devyn Nekoda (Vanessa)

Alyssa Trask (Carly)

**Fredericton, NB:**

Aviva Mongillo (Alya)

Devyn Nekoda (Vanessa)

Colin Petierre (Sasha)

**Missaussaga, ON:**

Aviva Mongillo (Aviva)

Josh Borget (Miles)

Mckenzie Small (Scarlett)

Devyn Nekoda (Vanessa)

Alyssa Trask (Carly)
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**Miles**: It means we won!

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Aviva Mongillo

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## Some attributes

### Second

Twitter: @Avivacm - Aviva deleted her twitter saying she just did not want it anymore.

### Third

Snap: Her Snapchat is unknown

**Aviva Mongillo** is known for playing Alya Kendrick on the hit show Backstage. She is also known for her music, releasing her EP "Songs About Boys" in September 2016. Following her EP she has had multiple appearances on News stations, music videos and also acted in other projects.

Aviva Mongillo appeared in multiple movies in 2019, such as Flarsky and Random Acts of Violence. She also rebranded her music career, releasing music under "CARYS".

## History

Aviva was born on February 6, 1998. She started music at the age of 10, and she began taking guitar lessons when she was 12 years old.

Aviva Released her first EP titled Princesses Dont Cry in September 2016, following that she released a limited edition merchandise line for her songs.

## Family

She has a younger brother named Nicolas Mongillo who was born in October 2001, and a cousin named Alyssa Mongillo.

Aviva is the daughter of Maria Mongillo and Frank Mongillo.

Explanation

## Trivia

* She played a the lead male title role in a production of Pippin.
* She was a part of the Big Ticket Summer Concert 2016.
* She is a Aquarius.
* Even though Alya and Bianca aren't close, Aviva and Julia Tomasone are very close friends.
* Both her and Julia Tomasone graduated from high school in the spring of 2016.
* Her family is from Naples, Italy.
* Her middle name is Chiara.
* She was originally supposed to audition for the role of Scarlett, but she couldn't dance, so she got the role of Alya instead.
* She released her debut EP, *Songs About Boys*, on September 15, 2017.
* Her favorite color is yellow

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Aviva Mongillo - Bio, Facts, Family | Famous Birthdays Famous Birthdays. Retrieved on July
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 AVIVA. Tumblr. Retrieved January 24, 2017.
3. ↑ Nicolas Mongillo. Instagram. Retrieved September 23, 2017.
4. ↑ Alyssa Mongillo. Instagram. Retrieved January 24, 2017.
5. ↑ Toronto Recording Artist Aviva Releases Debut EP, Songs About Boys. DHX Media. September 18, 2017. Retrieved September 23, 2017.
Chase and Chance

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*Chase and Chance* is a television show that Bianca starred in, before coming to Keaton.

*Chase and Chance* is fictional media thus is not a television show in real life, but only in *Backstage*.
Gary Maslany

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## Production information

### First mention

Episode 6: Dig Deeper

**Gary Maslany** is the father of Julie Maslany and husband of Linda Maslany.

## Biography

### Background

Before the show, Gary, with his wife, arrived in town unemployed. After working hard, Gary became a lawyer. Because of this, he wants Julie, his daughter, "a proper career" and wouldn't approve of her going to Keaton (he doesn't know that she attends Keaton).

### Keaton School of the Arts

Gary, with Linda, is invited to see Julie at Keaton by Denzel. He learns that Julie goes to Keaton, an arts school. As a result, they pull Julie out of Keaton. Julie's parents allow their daughter to return to Keaton in Juggle. They ground her for lying and disobedience.

## Description

### Personality

Gary is overprotective and wants the best for his daughter.

### Appearance

Gary is quite tall. He has dark skin, brown eyes and black hair.

## Appearances

* "Dig Deeper" (mentioned only)
* "In Their Shoes" (mentioned only)
* "Lose Yourself" (mentioned only)
* "Twelve Hours to Showtime" (mentioned only)
* "Showtime"
* "Restart"
* "Step Up"

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## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Dig Deeper." Wikia. Retrieved on August 2, 2016.
2. ↑ "Showtime." Wikia. Retrieved on August 2, 2016.
3. ↑ "Do Better By." Wikia. Retrieved on August 2, 2016.
Hold On

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## Credits

### Director

Mario Azzopardi

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**"Hold On"** is the 13th episode of Season 1 of *Backstage*. It aired the first time on June 10, 2016 on Family Channel.

## Synopsis

Carly desperately tries to cheer Vanessa up after getting her kicked out of the Primas and Denzel wants to make his mark in the art world.

## Plot

Carly feels guilty about Vanessa getting kicked out of the Primas and wants to help her, but when Jenna capitalizes on Vanessa's misery by taking her spot in dance class, Carly gets revenge. This causes turmoil during rehearsal, and Helsweel gives Carly, Jenna and Vanessa detention, where each is put through intense dance drills. It is the last thing Vanessa needs with her injured ankle, which is getting worse.

Denzel's 14th birthday is coming up, and he feels he has not achieved extraordinary feats as an artist in his young life to this point. Kit tries to cheer him up, and reminds him that many famous people became successful later in life. She also gives him the opportunity to design the cover art for the next DJ Diamondmind single.

After finding random pieces of lyrical poetry scattered around school, the music class wonders who the "yellow pad poet" is, and Bianca tries admitting she is that poet, to their disbelief. Jax is aware she is, since he gave her a yellow pad to inspire her for their duet assignment, which happens to be due. With Park preparing to hear their presentation, Bianca fears the worst about her lyrics, but Jax finds a way to make it work.

## Trivia

* Everyone is now aware that Bianca is the Yellow Pad Poet.
* Denzel is now fourteen years old.
* Jax plays the flute and piano for the first time and finally got over his insecurities about being classically trained.
* Julie is mentioned in this episode.
* Cassandra was seen in flashback.

## Cast

### Main

* Josh Bogert as Miles
* Aviva Mongillo as Alya
* Alyssa Trask as Carly
* Devyn Nekoda as Vanessa
* Julia Tomasone as Bianca
* Matthew Isen as Jax
* Colin Petierre as Sasha
* Isiah Hall as Denzel
* Romy Weltman as Kit
* Adrianna Di Liello as Jenna
* Mckenzie Small as Scarlett
* Jane Moffat as Helsweel
* Chris Hoffman as Mr. Park

### Recurring

* Tyler Simmons as Zachary
* Tosh Robertson as Hudson
* Capri Anderson as a Grade 9 music student
* Gavin McLeod as a Grade 9 music student

## Songs

* "Travelling Shoes"
* "Hold on Me"
* "Save Me from Myself"

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Eyes of the Camera (quartet)

## Eyes of the Camera

**"Eyes of the Camera"** (also known as **"What Makes You Glamorous"**) is a song from Season 1. Scarlett, Zachary and two other Music Program freshmen perform this for their assignment (a capella groups).

## Lyrics

Girl, what makes you glamorous?

Girl, what makes you glamorous?

Girl, what makes you glamorous?

Girl, what makes you?

Go, Scarlett!

(Ooh) first the dark becomes the light

Then you walk 'til you're paralyzed

(Ooh) but in between, there's a scene where the light's just a beam

And you the eyes of the camera (eyes of the camera)

(Ooh) in a dream that you can't shake

But you plead, "Let me never wake"

And you climb up the wall

'Til the fear makes you fall and you feel like you can't get up ('til the fear makes you fall and you feel like you can't get up)

Ooh, ooh

No stranger to the flashes

The fire's still burning bright

What makes you

Glamorous? (glamorous?)

(Ooh) so bright that my eyes can't see

I'm so glamorous (glamorous)

Oh, yeah (oh, yeah)

Glamorous (glamorous)

(Ooh) so bright that my eyes can't see

I'm so glamorous (glamorous)

Oh, yeah (oh, yeah)

(Ah) how late can we stay up?

(Ah) save our lives with a coffee cup

(Ah) but I warn when the morning comes

(Ah) you might not hear the same tune I'm humming now

(Yeah) ooh

No stranger to the flashes (ooh)

(Ooh) the fire's still burning bright (the fire's still burning bright)

What makes you

Glamorous?

(Ooh) so bright that my eyes can't see

I'm so glamorous (glamorous)

Oh, yeah (oh, yeah)

## Trivia

* During almost the entirety of the song, there is beatboxing in the background.
* This song is used in the ending credits for the episode, "Plays Well with Others".

## Videos

Backstage Episode 12 Clip - Scarlett's Acapella GroupBackstage What Makes You Glamorous Song Official Disney Channel UK
## References

1. ↑ Backstage | What Makes You Glamorous Song | Official Disney Channel UK - YouTube. YouTube (June 13, 2016). Retrieved on July 19, 2016.
2. ↑ "Plays Well with Others." Wikia. Retrieved on July 24, 2016.
Hold on Me

## Artists

### Performer(s)

Julia Tomasone, Matthew Isen, Mckenzie Small, Tyler Simmons, Gavin McLeod, Capri Anderson

### Respective character(s)

Bianca, Jax, Scarlett, Zachary, Leo, unnamed freshman

### Composer(s)

* Emery Taylor, Igor Simoes Correia, Kate Hewlett (real life)
* Bianca, Jax (fictional)

## Production Information

### Episode(s) used in

* "Lose Yourself"
* "Hold On"
* "Gotta Be Strong"
* "Shake It Off"

### Runtime

3:22

**"Hold on Me"** is a song that Jax and Bianca write and perform, with some fellow musicians, for 40% of their overall annual grade.

## Lyrics

In this life that we're living (ooh)

There's something we need (ooh)

Keep your eye on the prize (ooh)

But don't forget to breathe (ooh)

In this song that we're singing (ooh)

One word's out of place (ooh)

We say we're alone (ooh)

But that's not the case (ooh)

Never, ever be ordinary

That's what they say

How can we be extraordinary

With all this noise in the way?

You have to stand up tall

And shed that fear that you wear

How can we be our strongest selves

With all that guilt that we bear?

In this life that we're living

There's something we need

Keep your eye on the prize

But don't forget to breathe

In this song that we're singing

One word's out of place

We say we're alone

But that's not the case

Take your arms

Stretch them out and see how far they reach

Now, your friends are your ocean

And your love's your beach

When they say, "Jump", you say "Yes"

And you do not ask why

Don't even wait until they say "Jump"

'Fore you ask how high

In this life that we're living

There's something we need

Keep your eye on the prize

But don't forget to breathe

In this song that we're singing

One word's out of place

We say we're alone

But that's not the case

These words you read

Do they move you? Do you see yourself?

It's time to put aside your judgement

Put your doubt on the shelf

You wanna bring down the bold

Think they deserve your neglect

But the Yellow Pad Poet's

Not who you expect

In this life that we're living

There's something we need

Keep your eye on the prize

But don't forget to breathe

In this song that we're singing

One word's out of place

We say we're alone

But that's not the case

## Episodes used in

* "Lose Yourself"
* "Hold On"
* "Gotta Be Strong"
* "Shake It Off"

## Trivia

* This song comprises of many of Bianca's poems.

## Videos

Backstage Bianca's Inspirational Speech Official Disney Channel UK
## References

1. ↑ "Hold On." Wikia. Retrieved on July 3, 2016.
Matteo Forester

**Matteo Forester** is a student at Keaton School of the Arts in the Visual Arts Program.

## Biography

### Keaton School of the Arts

Matteo has had to have auditioned and gotten accepted into Keaton. He is in grade 12.

## Appearances

### Season 2

* "Choices"
* "Take the Note"
* "Clear Eyes"
* "Best Ideas"
* "Caught"
* "Telling Stories"
* "Two Steps Forward"
* "Obvious"
* "In Your Eyes"
* "Not For Sale"
* "Hope"
* "Apart But Together"
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**Kit**: Keep your voice down!

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**Scarlett**: Or we versus me.

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**Jax**: Hey!

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**Miles**: It's gonna be okay.
Caught

**"Caught"** is the 18th episode of Season 2 of *Backstage* and the 48th episode overall. Air date is yet to be announced.

## Synopsis

Carly takes drastic measures to pay for a hip-hop audition. Sasha and Jax collaborate to prove Scarlett wrong. Bianca's search for the spotlight leaves others in the dark.

## Plot

Carly is looking to be cast in a hip-hop video to earn some extra money, but she needs an outfit for her audition. That becomes impossible when the "Red Riding Hood" group needs money for costume materials and everyone, including Carly, contributes $40 apiece. Unable to find clothes without shopping, and getting nowhere using some from the school's Lost and Found, she decides to retrieve the $40 she added to her group's funds, unaware that Julie sees her.

Jax and Sasha work on the music and dance for "Ugly Duckling". When Jax notices how good Sasha's dancing is, he questions whether his own skills are good enough for the interdisciplinary project, still disturbed about Kit's departure. Sasha gives him confidence to believe in himself with his musical prowess.

Dealing with a slump since being fired by her agent, Bianca is anxious to have an exceptional part in her group's performance of "Tin Soldier". The layoff shows as she overdoes it with her narration and singing in practice, fearing she has lost her sparkle, but a pep talk from Azadeh gets her back on track. Bianca speaks with the rest of the group, promising to scale back a little as their narrator.

## Cast

### Main

* Devyn Nekoda as Vanessa (Blue Group)
* Alyssa Trask as Carly (Red Group)
* Josh Bogert as Miles (Red Group)
* Aviva Mongillo as Alya (Blue Group)
* Matthew Isen as Jax (Yellow Group)
* Julia Tomasone as Bianca (Blue Group)
* Colin Petierre as Sasha (Yellow Group)
* Adrianna Di Liello as Jenna (Yellow Group)
* Mckenzie Small as Scarlett (Yellow Group)
* Thomas L. Colford as Beckett (Blue Group)
* Kyal Legend as Julie (Red Group)

### Recurring

* Joshua Kilimnik as George (Yellow Group)
* Hailey Fauchere as Mindy (Red Group)
* Stephanie La Rochelle as Frances
* Stephanie Caldeira as Sloane
* Corteon Moore as Matteo (Red Group)
* Sydney Kuhne as Azadeh (Blue Group)

### Absent

* Romy Weltman as Kit (mentioned)
* Jane Moffat as Helsweel
* Chris Hoffman as Mr. Park

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Etta Helsweel

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## Etta Helsweel

### Also known as

* Ms. Helsweel
* Helsweel
* Hell on Wheels
* Mom

## Affiliations

### Occupation

* Dance teacher
* Professional ballet dancer (former)

## Relationships

### Family

* Beckett Bradstreet (son)
* Unnamed Husband

## Production information

### **Portrayed by**

Jane Moffat

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**Etta** **Helsweel** (usually referred to as **Helsweel** or **Ms. Helsweel**) is the strict, no-nonsense ballet teacher at Keaton School of the Arts.

## Biography

### Background

Etta Helsweel danced as a Prima for for the National Ballet from 1975 - 1980. Later, she became a ballet teacher.

### Keaton School of the Arts

Etta Helsweel teaches a ballet class at Keaton.

## Description

### Personality

Helsweel is extremely strict. She often discourages the dancers; although, the good side about this is that she doesn't sugarcoat and is honest. Despite her strict personality, a soft side of Helsweel is seen, when she is encouraging Carly. When she is kind to someone, she usually tries to cover it up, as seen when she excitedly says she knew Beckett and Vanessa would make a good pair - and then says that they mask each other's mistakes very well. And not just that. She even was kind to Vanessa because she called her performance in Twelve Hours to Showtime 'perfection'.

### Physical Appearance

Ms. Helsweel has light skin, brown eyes, and blonde hair that is in a bob. She is tall and slim.

She often wears a black sweatband.

## Episode Appearances

### Season 1

* "The First Day"
* "Groups of Two"
* "The Brightside" *(mentioned only)*
* "Take Me Out"
* "In Their Shoes"
* "Sotto Voce"
* "The Understudy"
* "Hold On"
* "Twelve Hours to Showtime"
* "Juggle"
* "Eyes Forward"
* "After the Flood" *(mentioned only)*
* "Fallout"
* "Me"
* "We"

### Season 2

* "And We're Back..."
* "Choices"
* "The One"
* "Take the Note"
* "Gotta Be Strong"
* "In Her Shadow"
* "Qualifiers: Day 2"
* "Wrong Side Of A Love Song"
* "Shake It Off"
* "Mixing It Up"
* "In The Dark"
* "Prima Donna"
* "Best Ideas"
* "Telling Stories"
* "Two Steps Forward"
* "Obvious"
* "Comfort Zone"
* "In Your Eyes"
* "Clean Slate" (mentioned only)
* "Not For Sale" (mentioned only)

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "The First Day." Wikia. Retrieved on June 26, 2016.
2. ↑ "Take Me Out." Wikia. Retrieved on June 27, 2016.
Austin Taylor

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## Austin Taylor

### Also known as

* Filmboy (by Carly)
* Oaf (by Carly)
* HottyMcFilmBoy (by Cassandra Miller)

## Relationships

### Love

* Carly (ex-girlfriend)
* Lindsey (ex-girlfriend)
* Alya (Crush)

## Production information

### **Portrayed by**

Michael Kaplan

**Austin Taylor**is a student at Keaton School of the Arts. He is a film student and is studying in the Film Program.

## Description

Austin initially comes off as charismatic and comical, but underneath the surface he is rude, and very much a player. He often fools people with his charisma, and he tends to blackmails people or faces them with an ultimatum (e.g telling Alya he'd tell Miles they have chemistry)/

## Relationships

### Carly

*See also: Carly Catto*
Carly and Austin dated briefly in season 1B. Carly broke up with Austin once he said he didn't want to have a serious relationship or to have people know they were dating.

### Denzel

*See also: Denzel Stone*
Denzel and Austin briefly worked together on a music video project. Austin began to take over Denzel's project bullying him in the process. He finally snaps when Austin calls Kit "shrimp" and shoves her to the ground. Denzel defends her and pushes Austin down hard hitting his head on the concrete.

### Alya

Austin seems to have a crush on Alya. He frequently enjoys her singing voice.

*See also: Alya Kendrick*
### Miles

Austin hates Miles because Miles is Alya's boyfriend, and he thinks Miles isn't her type and wants himself to be Alya's boyfriend instead.

*See also: Miles Lennox*
### Scarlett

Austin does not seem to have empathy for Scarlett, as shown when he asks Denzel to fire her from his music video. However, it is likely he did this for his own gain and not necessarily to hurt her, though he does not show remorse for this action.

*See also: Scarlett Dunn*
## Episode Appearances

* "Eyes Forward"
* "Da Capo"
* "Friend or Foe"
* "Step Up"
* "Ensemble"
* "After the Flood"
* "Try Again"
* "Fallout"
* "Lead the Way" *(mentioned only)*
* "Me" *(mentioned only)*

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**Vanessa**: There’s something wrong with Helsweel.
**Beckett**: What? What are you talking about?
**Vanessa**: I don’t know. She was complaining about her eyes and not being able to see. It was really scary. Durani took her to the hospital.
**Mr. Park**: Beckett! There you are.
**Beckett**: Where is she?
**Mr. Park**: I’ll take you to her.

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**Scarlett**: NO!
**Julie**: How'd you find out?
**Scarlett**: I'm not giving it back until you tell me what's going on!
**Julie**: My parents don't know that I go to Keaton!

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**Miles**: Action Jackson!

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**Julie**: Is that yours?
**Cassandra**: You owe me $65 dollars!
**Julie**: You threw it out! I don't owe you anything.
**Scarlett**: Guys?
**Cassandra**: I would not have thrown away a perfectly good pointe shoe!
**Scarlett**: Um, guys?
**Julie**: And yet it was in the garbage!
**Scarlett**: Guys! It's possible that I may have found it in the lost and found instead.
**Julie**: What?!
**Scarlett**: It's kind of garbage, right?
**Cassandra**: This is *your* fault. Fix it!

**Miles**: You know what I need? I need for you to leave me alone.

**Scarlett**: To repay Cassandra. It's only $60 dollars, not $65. Because I had only 67 in my account and the bank only gives out 20-

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**Alya**: What?
**Miles**: I have a kidney thing. A disease. And the medication has some pretty brutal side effects.
**Alya**: Are- are you gonna be okay?
**Miles**: I'm on a transplant list so there's nothing to worry about.
**Alya**: I'll go get Mr. Park?
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**Scarlett:** Be the transformation.
**George:** Be the journey.
**Jax:** Be the duckling. (laughing)

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**Jax:** Well, that's what's gonna happen if this feel for all goes public.
**Scarlett:** You're the music guy. We need music. Not jokes.
**Jax:** You're in the music program too.
**Scarlett:** As a singer which is I'm doing in the show. You're not in the joke making program.

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Milax

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## Production information

### Portrayed by

Josh Bogert, Matthew Isen

**Milax** is the non-canon pairing between Miles and Jax.

## Moments

### "In Their Shoes"

Before Miles passes out in Episode 7, he tells Alya to 'Get Jax'. The Jiles/Milax following enjoy this moment because Miles could've called for anyone; the hospital, an ambulance, his parents or a teacher. His choice to call for Jax shows that he respects and trusts Jax with his life, even though they had an argument earlier that day.

### "Friend or Foe"

* Alya approaches Jax at the piano bench. Jax is not handling Miles' surgery well, evidenced by his conversation with Alya (he starts off the conversation with "Tough day, huh?") Jax and Alya (who has a canon crush on Miles) feel the same way: they don't know what to do with themselves. Jax is checking his phone constantly, waiting for Miles to get out of surgery and be okay. Alya asks Jax to share some lyrics he wrote, which turn out to be pretty depressing. Alya suggests writing some more optimistic lyrics. In the confessional, he says, "I was just dumped by my girlfriend, and now my best friend is having a kidney transplant. How optimistic can I be?" At the start of the season, he wouldn't know and wouldn't care. But because of how much he now cares about Miles, it's crushing him.
* Alya states "[Miles] means something to all of us," when talking to Bianca and Jax. Note that Alya and Bianca have/had canon crushes on Miles. This is a reference to how had abd miles are best friends.
* Jax was the one to receive a text from Miles' mom after the surgery as opposed to either of the girls, both of which he's close too. Miles is closer to Jax than to anyone else in Keaton.
* Jax has trouble being able to look at Miles post-surgery, like he's about to cry. Jax swallows hard after opening his laptop, the camera panning to Miles.
* Jax mouths along to the lyrics of "Everything's Alright" before joining in. When they rehearsed, he did not sing along. The girls are a bit surprised when Jax joins in. Singing picks Jax's spirits up a bit.
* When Jax sees Miles, Alya, and Bianca holding hands, he says, "Hey, I wanna get in on this." In that scene at least, he wanted to hold Miles' hand.

## Rivals

* Jaxit
* Jianca
* Mianca
* Milya
* Milie

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And We're Back...

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"**And We're Back...**" is the first episode of Season 2 of *Backstage* and the thirty-first episode overall. It aired on March 12, 2018. It is the Season 2 premiere.

## Synopsis

The students return. Vanessa and Carly face hard consequences, Jax's summer returns to haunt him. Alya and Miles compete to be mentored by a top music student.

## Plot

The students are back at Keaton after the summer. Principal Durani knows about every detail of the sprinkler incident caused by Carly and Vanessa, and makes them pay for it by helping undo the damage they have done in their free time between and after classes, starting by repainting a poster with just a tiny brush. Helsweel gets permission for Carly to leave early because she is judging auditions for the Primas, and Carly makes sure Vanessa is last so she has time to finish the work.

Meanwhile, three senior music students come to mentor the sophomores, and things get awkward when Alya and Miles end up on Frances' team together.

Bianca questions Jax after someone makes a post on TMK saying he cheated on her with Kit. Jax says that he did not cheat on her. She believes him, and they kiss. But Jax does not tell Bianca that Kit is DJ Diamondmind; instead, he tells Bianca that DJ Diamondmind wants her to sing on his next album.

Vanessa gets to the Prima audition just in time, but she trips and gets injured, and has to be taken to a hospital.

When Alya and Miles confront Frances about picking one of them, Frances immediately understands what's going on and suggests that singing together will be better for them.

## Cast

### Main

* Devyn Nekoda as Vanessa
* Alyssa Trask as Carly
* Josh Bogert as Miles
* Aviva Mongillo as Alya
* Matthew Isen as Jax
* Julia Tomasone as Bianca
* Adrianna Di Liello as Jenna
* Colin Petierre as Sasha
* Mckenzie Small as Scarlett
* Romy Weltman as Kit
* Thomas L. Colford as Beckett
* Kyal Legend as Julie
* Jane Moffat as Helsweel
* Chris Hoffman as Park

### Recurring

* Stephanie Caldeira as Sloane
* Hailey Fauchere as Mindy
* Stephanie La Rochelle as Frances
* Madison MacGregor as Cassandra
* Dewshane Williams as Principal Durani

## Trivia

* This is the first episode of Season 2.
* Stock footage from some episodes from last season were used.
* Isaiah Hall who plays Denzel is no longer part of the main cast. He is indirectly mentioned as he was seen texting Scarlett.

## Songs

* Spark
* Don't Say It
* Welcome Me Back
* Night Full Of Stars
* Uninvited

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Got It Bad

## Artists

### Performer(s)

Matthew Isen, Tyler Simmons, Josh Bogert, Gavin McLeod

## Production Information

### Genre

Pop

**"Got It Bad"** is a song from Season 1.

## Lyrics

Holding back

Gonna hit the dance floor like a heart attack

You know you shouldn't play with me

Cuz I get hot like burning steam, yeah

One more time

Just another try

We could be together tonight

One more time

Just another try

We could be together tonight

Thinking I got it bad

Something about you made me

Question I thought I had

Got it bad

Thinking I got it bad

Something about you made me

Question I thought I had

Got it bad

Thinking I got it bad

Something about you made me

Question I thought I had

One more time

Thinking I got it bad

Something about you made me

Question I thought I had

Got it bad

## Episodes used in

* "After the Flood"
* "Me"
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**Jenna**: Can we please pass the minor details and figure out our duet?
**Sasha**: There is no duet! I'm not doing it.
**Jenna**: Um, it's pretty poor taste to back out after signing up.
**Sasha**: I didn't sign up!
**Helsweel**: Shhhhh!

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**Bianca**: You kissed a backup dancer!

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**Bianca**: You bet I did. Did it work?
**Miles**: Guys.
**Jax**: You see how vindictive she is?
**Miles**: Stop fighting, please.
**Bianca**: (laughs) Vindictive? He's the bad one. He's the one that kissed another girl!
**Jax**: You kissed him!
**Miles**: ENOUGH! Just stop! Stop telling me what to say to him and how to feel about her. I already went through this with my parents and I'm not doing it again.

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**Helsweel**: *(sternly)* I am sick and tired of your attitude, young man!
**Beckett**: You told Vanessa I'm on probation! Why would you do that?
**Helsweel**: Grow up, Beckett. You’re not here to make friends.
**Beckett**: So now I can't have friends? Is that how the school works?
**Helsweel**: You’re here to get your life on track. You’ve already failed a year. That is quite enough!
**Beckett**: I knew Keaton was a mistake! Why don't I just go live with my dad again? Would that make you happy?
**Helsweel**: Beckett!
**Beckett**: You obviously don't want me here! Just admit it, Mom! Just admit it.

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Legacy

**"Legacy"** is the 27th episode of Season 2 of *Backstage* and the 57th episode overall. Air date is yet to be announced.

## Synopsis

Jenna finds herself at a loss when the Grade 12's steal her Seasons role. Jax helps Miles overcome his biggest adversary...math. Alya and Bianca try to rekindle their friendship.

## Plot

Principal Durani informs Miles that he is in jeopardy of failing grade 10 if he does not pull up his math grade, with an exam in that class on the line. Jax offers to tutor him after overhearing his conversation with Durani. While Miles gives Jax the impression he will do well on the exam, he is far from confident and fails to show up for it.

Cassandra has a different vision for the Seasons project and decides to replace Jenna as the lead, not wanting the grade 10 dancers to be the spotlight in the effort to save Keaton. Jenna is set to prove that she earned that lead, but struggles with believing in herself until Vanessa, Carly, Sasha and Beckett stand behind her. After Jenna and the rest of her class audition for her, Cassandra reintegrates them into the show, with different roles.

Bianca attempts to win Alya back as a friend, using business tactics as a manager to do so. Alya has no intention of being managed by Bianca, but gets jealous seeing her manage others and decides to give her a shot. When Alya sees Bianca is not really managing her, they get into an argument and eventually make up.

## Cast

### Main

* Devyn Nekoda as Vanessa
* Alyssa Trask as Carly
* Josh Bogert as Miles
* Aviva Mongillo as Alya
* Matthew Isen as Jax
* Julia Tomasone as Bianca
* Adrianna Di Liello as Jenna
* Colin Petierre as Sasha
* Thomas L. Colford as Beckett
* Kyal Legend as Julie

### Recurring

* Madison MacGregor as Cassandra
* Dewshane Williams as Principal Durani
* Hannah Richardson as Amy

### Absent

* Jane Moffat as Helsweel
* Chris Hoffman as Mr. Park *(mentioned only)*
* Romy Weltman as Kit *(mentioned only)*
* Mckenzie Small as Scarlett *(mentioned only)*

## Songs

* Spark
* Are You Listening?
* Blue Bird
* Friends First
* Sway It Back And Forth

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Letting You Go

## Artists

### Composer(s)

* Igor Simoes Correia
* Jeff Milutinovic

## Production Information

### Episode(s) used in

* "The First Day"
* "Friend or Foe"
* "Ensemble"
* "Fallout"
* "Me"
* "We"
* "And We're Back

### Runtime

3:06

**"Letting You Go"** is a song from Season 1.

## Lyrics

Last night I tried to forget

About the things that you said

A dreamless night and

I'm back in my bed

I've got a feeling

I'm not coming back

No, I'm never coming back

My heart's still beating

Like a train cutting through the snow

You can't believe it

But I'm ready to let you go

My heart's still beating

Like a train cutting through the snow

You can't believe it

But I'm ready to let you go

I'm letting you go

I'm letting you go

I'm letting you go, ooh-ooh

I'm letting you go

I'm letting you go

I'm letting you go, ooh-ooh

I used to feel so controlled

Just fulfilling my roles

And now that I'm awake

I can melt away the cold

You can't believe it

I'm done doing what

Yeah, I'm done doing what I'm told

My heart's still beating

Like a train cutting through the snow

You can't believe it

But I'm ready to let you go

I'm letting you go

I'm letting you go

I'm letting you go, ooh-ooh

I'm letting you go

I'm letting you go

I'm letting you go, ooh-ooh

My heart's still beating

Like a train cutting through the snow

You can't believe it

But I'm ready to let you go

I'm gonna let you go

My heart's still beating

Like a train cutting through the snow

You can't believe it

But I'm ready to let you go

I'm letting you go (My heart's still beating)

I'm letting you go

I'm letting you go, ooh-ooh

I'm letting you go (My heart's still beating)

I'm letting you go

I'm letting you go, ooh-ooh

## Episodes used in

* "The First Day"
* "Friend or Foe"
* "Ensemble"
* "Me"
* "We"
* "And We're Back..."
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"**After the Flood**" is the 25th episode of Season 1 of *Backstage*.

## Synopsis

The students have to deal with the fact that the sprinklers have ruined computers, camera equipment, the floors. Sasha and Vanessa question Carly's relationship with Austin.

## Plot

The music students need to recreate their work for the open house after the fire sprinkler damage to the school destroyed their recordings. Jax reaches his boiling point after what he has been through all semester. Bianca comes clean with Jax, saying she caused Jenna to break up with him, but after she and her girl band perform their new song in class, Jax reveals he has had feelings for Bianca all along.

Vanessa and Sasha warn Carly about Austin after they see his temper, and when she does not listen, Sasha posts Carly and Austin's relationship on TMK. Carly is afraid this will jeopardize her position with the Primas, but the one let go is Sasha. Regarding her dating Austin, Carly calls it quits because, as Vanessa and Sasha have been trying to get her to see, he has failed to treat her with respect.

Julie asks Jenna to help improve her dancing by coaching her. While she has not forgotten Julie's part in Maria's dismissal, Jenna decides to coach Julie, but her allegiance with the dance class is split. Julie sees the honest side of Jenna and encourages her to stand up for herself in dance class.

## Cast

### Main

* Devyn Nekoda as Vanessa
* Alyssa Trask as Carly
* Josh Bogert as Miles
* Aviva Mongillo as Alya
* Matthew Isen as Jax
* Julia Tomasone as Bianca
* Adrianna Di Liello as Jenna
* Colin Petierre as Sasha
* Kyal Legend as Julie
* Chris Hoffman as Mr. Park

### Recurring

* Michael Kaplan as Austin
* Tyler Simmons as Zachary
* Gavin McLeod as a Grade 9 music student
* Emily Perisch as a Grade 9 music student
* Capri Anderson as a Grade 9 music student
* Madison MacGregor as Cassandra

### Absent

* Jane Moffat as Helsweel (mentioned)
* Isiah Hall as Denzel
* Romy Weltman as Kit
* Mckenzie Small as Scarlett

## Songs

* "Spark"
* "Colour Me Happy"
* "Pirouette Around The Sun"
* "Love Is Just A Feeling"
* "Dance For Your Life"
* "Got It Bad"
* "The Fool"

## Trivia

* Carly breaks up with Austin.
* Sasha is kicked out of the primas.
* Jax and Bianca start to date.
* Jenna gives her first confessional.
* Stock footage from Showtime, Restart, Eyes Forward, Da Capo, Step Up, and Ensemble is used.
* Kit was mentioned in flashback.
* Helsweel and Maria were mentioned in this episode.

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