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From a production standpoint, "Step Class" utilizes the mockumentary format expertly. The talking heads (interview segments) are perfectly timed to undercut the on-screen action. Janelle James shines in these segments, delivering deadpan explanations of why she is the "HBIC" (Head Botch in Charge) while simultaneously mispronouncing basic educational terms.

When Janine creates a routine that is too childish, the students reject it. When Ava steps in with high-energy, technically impressive choreography, the students rally. The lesson for Janine is harsh but necessary: sometimes, you have to get out of your own way. By the end of the episode, Janine concedes the leadership of the team to Ava, a moment of growth that shows Janine prioritizing the kids over her own validation. abbott elementary s01e09 aiff

While Janine and Ava battle for the step team's soul, the rest of the faculty engages in a high-stakes "eat-off" to crown the . From a production standpoint, "Step Class" utilizes the