Flora and Aurore are ready for revolution. They break the law of silence and tell Nadia Menour, the opera's director, about Diane's abusive techniques. Zoe, however, steers clear as she remains loyal to Diane.

Diane and her champions, along with dozens of candidates from around the world, have come to Varna hoping to win a medal. The opera dancers are surprised to run into their ex-director, who trains a young dancer from his company.

In a physiotherapy centre, Zoe works hard on her comeback. Eager to return, she ignores the doctors' advice and pushes herself too hard. At the opera, Flora and the other candidates are struggling with the strenuous training.

The race to Varna is on. Six candidates will be selected and trained by Diane to represent the Opera de Paris in Bulgaria. Zoe works at a crazy pace imposed by Diane, but unfortunately a serious injury sends her to the hospital.

Backed by the younger generation, Flora and Aurore continue their crusade against their dance director, and write a manifesto to be signed.

Zoe receives some advice from lawyer Maître Delva; Sébastien must convince a frustrated dancer to stay at the Opera, while managing the whims of a choreographer.

After the official announcement of her dismissal, a strike call was launched in support of Zoe. Flora supports the movement, but when called to replace striking dancers, she cannot refuse this opportunity to go on stage.

Jonas prepares to go on stage for the last time to say goodbye; the company receives a visit from the Bolshoi.

As the days tick down until Zoe will be forced to leave the Opera, she holds out hope that her departure is temporary.

When several dancers are stricken with food poisoning, Sébastien takes advantage of the situation and offers Zoe the lead role in Swan Lake, being certain that she will be forced to refuse. However, Zoe takes up the challenge.