Marilyn Agrelo's documentary following children from three New York schools as they take part in a ballroom-dancing contest. Focusing on three sets of pupils from very different backgrounds, the film captures the 11-year-olds' struggles and triumphs, as they practise their steps while learning about friendship and culture.

Eleven-year-old New York City public school kids journey into the world of ballroom dancing and reveal pieces of themselves and their world along the way. Told from their candid, sometimes humorous perspectives, these kids are transformed, from reluctant participants to determined competitors, from typical urban kids to "ladies and gentlemen," on their way to try to compete in the final citywide competition.