In the series premiere, the six dancers are introduced to the cameras and the behind-the-scenes chronicles of their careers begin.

No one ever said living a DanceLife would be easy, and that is more than evident to Nolan when he receives an eviction notice from his landlord. On top of struggling to keep his head above water, Nolan is just reentering the competitive world of professional dance after a hiatus caused by drug addiction. Worried that he's not going to make it, Nolan puts in extra effort in when he auditions for a spot on the upcoming Mary J. Blige tour.

While taking a class at the Millennium dance studio, Staci, Blake, Kenny and Jersey stop for a break. When Kenny tells them he got called for a second audition for a Gap commercial, Staci and Jersey admit that they also go callbacks, leaving Blake to wonder why he hasn't.

Celestina struggles to juggle work and her boyfriend. Meanwhile, she and Jersey end up getting a gig with Ashlee Simpson.

Blake hosts a premiere party for his GAP commercial. Meanwhile, Kenny meets up with his girlfriend Ashley Roberts, a Pussycat Doll.