PARADISE DANCE ACADEMY PREPARES FOR THEIR BIGGEST RECITAL OF THE YEAR IN THE SEASON FINALE OF "BUNHEADS," AIRING MONDAY, AUGUST 20 AT 9:00 PM ET/PT ON ABC FAMILY

Burbank, CA (July 27, 2012) - Michelle and Fanny are in step as they prepare for the annual summer performance of The Nutcracker in "A Nutcracker in Paradise," the season finale of ABC Family's original series "Bunheads," airing Monday, August 20th (9:00 - 10:00 PM ET/PT).

Michelle and Fanny begin to grow closer and enjoy each other's creative input as they prepare for Fanny's annual production of The Nutcracker. Michelle is organizing the fundraiser, advising the girls on their boy drama and feeling more at home than ever before. But their newfound harmony is soon disrupted by honest mistakes.

Meanwhile, Boo decides to make a move on the guy she likes.

"Bunheads" is executive produced by Amy Sherman-Palladino. The series stars Sutton Foster, Kaitlyn Jenkins, Julia Goldani Telles, Bailey Buntain and Emma Dumont with guest star Kelly Bishop. Nathan Parsons and Michael Gant also guest star.

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