Work It (2020) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

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1. 1

   Quinn is fired from the Thunderbirds

   Quinn, the Thunderbirds' technical director, accidentally sets something on fire and is fired by Julliard Pembroke. The firing ends her official role with the elite high school dance team. This shake-up forces her to rethink her future with dance.

   When

   early in the story

   Where

   Thunderbirds rehearsal space, high school

2. 2

   Veronica Ramirez hints at Duke, Quinn lies about being a dancer

   Veronica Ramirez informs Quinn that her chances at Duke aren’t strong. To stay in the game, Quinn misleads Ramirez by posing as a Thunderbirds dancer rather than a lighting tech. Veronica vows to see her perform live at Work It, setting the next objective in motion.

   When

   shortly after

   Where

   Duke admissions office

3. 3

   Quinn trains with Jasmine to pursue dance

   Rather than confess, Quinn decides to pursue dancing and enlists her best friend Jasmine Hale for two weeks of coaching. They plan to audition for the Thunderbirds’ open auditions despite being outsiders. The goal is to prove themselves as a new force in dance.

   When

   two weeks before auditions

   Where

   Jasmine's home/practice space

4. 4

   Julliard rejects Quinn; a seed of a new team is planted

   Julliard rejects Quinn after the auditions, but Jasmine defends her, showing their solidarity. Julliard hints that they should start their own team, sparking the idea of a new group. Quinn agrees to form a team with Jasmine moving forward.

   When

   after auditions

   Where

   Thunderbirds rehearsal hall

5. 5

   Quinn and Jasmine form the TBD team

   Quinn and Jasmine gather a group of unknown dancers from their school to form the TBD team. They decide to compete independently and prove their potential outside the Thunderbirds. Jasmine quits the Thunderbirds to join Quinn’s new group.

   When

   soon after

   Where

   high school gym

6. 6

   Jake Taylor emerges as a potential choreographer

   Quinn and Jasmine learn about Jake Taylor, a former Work It champion who vanished after a knee injury. They locate him at a dance studio where he now works. Jake initially refuses, arguing that dance comes from passion, not just learned technique.

   When

   early

   Where

   local dance studio

7. 7

   Jake agrees to choreograph with a self-reliant condition

   Jake agrees to choreograph for the TBD only if they can win entry through the upcoming qualifying competition by themselves. The group accepts the challenge, determined to prove their independence. Jake’s conditional stance sets a clear boundary for their collaboration.

   When

   before qualifiers

   Where

   practice spaces

8. 8

   Freestyle practice leads to a kiss and confidence boost

   During a late-night practice, Jake guides Quinn through freestyle dancing and her latent talent surfaces. They share a kiss, which boosts Quinn’s confidence and reshapes her approach to teamwork. The moment deepens their connection and mutual respect.

   When

   one night before qualifiers

   Where

   dance studio

9. 9

   Quinn informs Veronica and Jake’s involvement backfires

   Quinn emails Veronica to announce they’ve formed their own team and will compete at Work It. Julliard discovers Jake is choreographing for the team and reports them for using the studio without paying. As a result, Jake loses his job.

   When

   after email

   Where

   dance studio

10. 10

    Quinn’s grades slip and Veronica disappears from admissions

    Quinn’s dedication to the team starts to impact her grades. She receives an email from the Duke admissions team stating that Veronica no longer works there. She confesses everything to her mom, and they agree she should quit the team to raise her grades before submitting a final transcript.

    When

    soon after

    Where

    home

11. 11

    Betrayal, Jasmine returns to Thunderbirds, and Quinn ends with Jake

    The team feels betrayed by Quinn’s commitment, and Jasmine rejoins the Thunderbirds. Quinn also ends her romance with Jake, creating tensions as the groups drift apart. The emotional fallout tests their resolve to stay in dance.

    When

    after

    Where

    Thunderbirds rehearsal hall; personal life

12. 12

    Reconciliation and a new, diverse choreography

    Quinn reconciles with Jasmine, who leaves the Thunderbirds to rejoin TBD. The group begins learning each other’s unique styles, and Jake incorporates these styles into the choreography. The team starts building a cohesive, diverse routine together.

    When

    as they regroup

    Where

    practice spaces

13. 13

    Competition day arrives and motherhood intervenes

    On the day of the Work It competition, Quinn’s mother discovers she’s still pursuing dance and tries to stop her by grounding her. Quinn asserts that her parents’ dream of her becoming a doctor isn’t hers, takes the car keys, and leaves for the event. She arrives and joins the TBD performance mid-act.

    When

    competition day

    Where

    home; Work It venue

14. 14

    TBDs win; scouts appear and Veronica reappears

    The TBDs perform brilliantly and narrowly win the competition over the Thunderbirds. After the victory, Jasmine and a scout from the New York Dance Academy approach the team. Quinn also runs into Veronica, who is now connected with NYU.

    When

    during/after the competition

    Where

    Work It stage; backstage; surrounding area

15. 15

    Veronica invites Quinn to apply to NYU

    Veronica Ramirez, now at NYU, invites Quinn to apply for the fall semester, broadening her options beyond Duke. The encounter hints at a fresh path for Quinn’s future in dance that aligns with her own passions. The film closes with a sense of new possibilities ahead.

    When

    immediately after the competition

    Where

    NYU campus hallway