"So You Think You Can Prance" is the fifth episode of the Disney+ series Zootopia+.
Synopsis[]
ZPD dispatcher Clawhauser persuades his boss, Chief Bogo, to audition for “So You Think You Can Prance.” The stakes are high as the ultimate prize is a dream-come-true opportunity to dance on stage with megastar pop sensation Gazelle.
Plot[]
Benjamin Clawhauser is at work watching So You Think You Can Prance on his phone when Gazelle announces that she is looking for her next backup dancer and that anyone can audition as long as they have a partner. Clawhauser calls for backup and rushes to the audition. He is surprised to find that Chief Bogo answered the call and accepts him under the guise that it is part of a covert operation. The two of them go backstage and get dressed up in makeup and tights. Just before going out, Clawhauser reveals that this is just an ordinary audition, upsetting Bogo. Clawhauser futilely attempts to dance by himself as Bogo leaves.
Clawhauser is nearly forced off the stage, but when he falls is suddenly rescued by Bogo who returns clad in his costume. The two perform an aerial dance that wows all the judges and they award them the golden paw. Gazelle announces that the two of them are the winners and proceed to dance together. It is soon revealed that this was all just a dream that Clawhauser had as he was checking the Gazelle app. He suddenly gets the call for backup (following Judy and Nick discovering where the missing animals are) and Clawhauser rushes into Chief Bogo's office where he learns that he too has the Gazelle app, exciting him.
Cast[]
Additional voices[]
- John Lavelle
- Joey Lawrence
- Brittany Morgan
- Imari Williams
Trivia[]
- The title is a play on So You Think You Can Dance?
- This is the only episode where the title is not overlayed on a black background and instead is incorporated into the intro.
- It was initially reported that Allison Trujillo Strong would be replacing Shakira as the voice of Gazelle, however in the final episode, the credits reveal that Shakira did indeed reprise her role.
- The golden paw was inspired by the golden buzzer from America's Got Talent.
- The Gerbil Jerks, two deleted characters from the movie, make an appearance in the episode as announcers for the audition.
- Ironically, the Gerbils previously did make a cameo in the final version of the movie itself where they were seen amongst the many passengers walking by during the part where Judy Hopps exits the Zootopia Central Station.
- The second Zootopia production to be produced in 1.78:1 aspect ratio, after Zootopia+ episode The Real Rodents of Little Rodentia.
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