High Strung (2016) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

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1. 1

   Ruby earns a scholarship to the Manhattan Conservatory of the Arts

   Ruby earns a scholarship to the Manhattan Conservatory of the Arts and begins her rigorous training. She navigates the prestigious program and finds her bearings among elite peers.

   When

   Soon after enrollment

   Where

   Manhattan Conservatory of the Arts

2. 2

   Ruby befriends Jasmine (Jazzy) and meets Kyle

   Ruby befriends her roommate Jasmine (Jazzy) and catches the eye of Kyle Endeca, a skilled violinist. These early relationships set up both friendship and romantic tension within the conservatory.

   When

   Early days at MCA

   Where

   Manhattan Conservatory of the Arts

3. 3

   Johnnie busks in the subway and a hip-hop dance-off erupts

   Ruby watches Johnnie, a moody violinist who earns money by busking in the New York City Subway. A high-energy dance-off between hip-hop groups erupts, drawing a crowd and drawing security's attention.

   When

   Evening

   Where

   New York City Subway

4. 4

   Ruby helps Johnnie after his violin is stolen; learns his immigration status

   In the aftermath of the chaos, Ruby helps Johnnie after his violin and money are stolen during the commotion. He reveals that he is illegally living in the United States, which explains why he can't file a police report.

   When

   Following the incident

   Where

   City streets outside subway

5. 5

   Ruby proposes a joint competition with a violinist-dancer pair

   The next day, Ruby rents a loaner violin from the Conservatory and suggests Johnnie enter a joint competition where a dancer and a string musician perform together to win a scholarship, a visa, and $25,000.

   When

   The next day

   Where

   Manhattan Conservatory of the Arts

6. 6

   Kyle invites Ruby to a gala; Jazzy starts a new relationship

   At a pub, Kyle invites Ruby to a gala where he will perform, and Jazzy starts a new relationship. The night introduces romantic and social tensions that shape the upcoming events.

   When

   Evening

   Where

   A pub in New York City

7. 7

   Gala night: Johnnie works with the Switch Steps; a violin duel looms

   During the gala, Johnnie takes a job as a waiter with the Switch Steps and Ruby and Johnnie share a dance, deepening their bond. Kyle insults Johnnie for being a street performer, and the two men later face off as a violin duel, while the Switch Steps try to help by dancing for the crowd before security ejects them.

   When

   Gala night

   Where

   Gala venue

8. 8

   Johnnie and Ruby begin a relationship and enter the competition

   Johnnie visits Ruby at the Conservatory, and the two begin a romantic relationship. Johnnie agrees to enter the competition with Ruby, though Kyle later reveals that April and he are entering as a team.

   When

   Shortly after the gala

   Where

   Conservatory

9. 9

   Jazzy and Ruby face risk of expulsion; they repair their friendship

   Ruby struggles with contemporary technique and Jazzy's partying threatens expulsion for both of them. After a heated argument, they reaffirm their friendship and Jazzy starts to clean up her act.

   When

   Weeks before competition

   Where

   Conservatory

10. 10

    Switch Steps assist rehearsals; couple prepares for competition

    With help from the Switch Steps, Ruby and Johnnie rehearse a hybrid routine that blends classical ballet with hip-hop. They practice intensively, blending ballet lines with street-dance moves to fit the competition brief. The rehearsal sessions strengthen their partnership and their trust in each other.

    When

    Lead-up to competition

    Where

    Rehearsal spaces

11. 11

    Competition day: violin retrieval and Johnnie's police status

    A consignment store calls about Johnnie's violin, and Ruby races to retrieve it. Johnnie is taken in by the police over his immigration status, and he bargains to help them locate a fraudulent immigration attorney he had paid.

    When

    Competition day morning

    Where

    Competition day (police and consignment store)

12. 12

    Ruby retrieves the violin in time for the performance

    Ruby tracks down the missing violin at the consignment store and returns it to Johnnie so he can perform. Her timely act reinforces their teamwork and commitment.

    When

    Before the performance

    Where

    Consignment store (backstage)

13. 13

    Hybrid performance meets mixed jury reaction

    They deliver a hybrid routine that fuses ballet technique with street-dance flavor. The judges express mixed feelings about the non-traditional approach during the performance.

    When

    During performance

    Where

    Competition venue

14. 14

    Winners are announced: scholarship, prize, and possible visa

    The group is declared the winners of the competition. The win awards Ruby the scholarship, and gives Johnnie a potential visa opportunity along with the $25,000 prize.

    When

    End of event

    Where

    Competition venue