Kay and Elsie prepare for their New York dance audition with Eyes the cat. Kay misses a turn. Elsie encourages her to practice together. Kay finds her balance and the girls rehearse with Eyes. Elsie, Kay and Eyes take the New York bus to the audition. The girls meet other dancers in the hallway and feel less nervous. The audition begins. They forget their routine, then invent a song together. Elsie and Kay sing and dance their new song in harmony. The judges and dancers cheer their performance. Eyes cheers too. Six friends celebrate their acceptance in Central Park and form Kitty Kat Cruising. Chapter 2: After a summer performing together, Kay and Elsie start at the bustling conservatory and discover Chapel practicing alone. Elsie and Kay introduce themselves to Chapel. She insists nothing is wrong. A teacher sends them to first period, and they leave in different directions. Kay and Elsie begin hip-hop fusion class, exploring ballet, modern dance, Alvin Ailey-inspired expression and hip-hop rhythm. Tired after class, Kay and Elsie receive encouragement to keep practicing. At outdoor lunch overlooking Central Park, new friends welcome them to their table. Kay and Elsie meet Theo the musician, Mina the artist and Leo the actor. Together they brainstorm a show about finding friends in the city. The bell rings and they rush to class, promising to meet tomorrow. After lunch, Eyes explores the lunchroom, prop storage, backstage passage and music nook before meeting a fluffy white puppy. Eyes meets Crescent, a fluffy white puppy who loves licking people. Eyes asks for classroom 30 T. Crescent says, Sure, follow me, and they walk together. In the library, the friends brainstorm a song. They tell Kay and Elsie that Chapel is famous and studies constantly to join New York City Ballet. Kay asks if Chapel has friends. They do not know.