Make It or Break It

About Make It or Break It

"Make It or Break It" is a drama television series that aired on ABC Family from 2009 to 2012. The show revolves around the lives of aspiring gymnasts training at Rocky Mountain Gymnastics Training Center, known as The Rock, with their sights set on reaching the Olympic Games. The main characters, Payson Keeler, Lauren Tanner, and Kaylie Cruz fight through personal challenges, intense competition and the sacrifice required to be the best in the demanding world of gymnastics.

Making/Production

The series was created and written primarily by Holly Sorensen who was also the executive producer alongside Paul Stupin and John Ziffren. The show is set in Boulder, Colorado and was filmed primarily in Los Angeles, California.

Actors

• Ayla Kell as Payson Keeler: Portrays the focused and determined top gymnast at The Rock.
• Cassie Scerbo as Lauren Tanner: Plays the often manipulative and talented gymnast, battling personal issues.
• Josie Loren as Kaylie Cruz: Portrays a rich, upbeat and likeable gymnast, striving to maintain balance in her life.
• Chelsea Hobbs as Emily Kmetko: Depicts the new gymnast with raw talent but an underprivileged background.
• Neil Jackson as Sasha Belov: Plays the demanding yet passionate coach of the gymnasts.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• Real-life Olympian gymnast Shawn Johnson made several guest appearances on the show.
• The Rocky Mountain gym is actually filmed at the Southern California gymnastics club.
• The creators of the show referenced many real-life gymnasts, their routines and the complexities of the sport.

Awards

The series was nominated for a Teen Choice Award in 2009 for Choice Summer TV Show.

Quotes

• "What are you, the Gymnastics Whisperer?" - Sasha Belov
• "We're not friends. We're competitors. Friends only hold you back." - Lauren Tanner
• "I don't break. I bend." - Payson Keeler

Music, Soundtrack

• The shows' theme song is "Boom Boom Clap" by Charli XCX.
• The series features popular music throughout episodes that reflects the drama and emotion of the storyline.