Dance. That was their instruction. But fate tripped up, and they fell in love. In ‘80s Hollywood, aging ballerina Peri Jones and her new partner, young Mark Maroulis, Jr., ignite a chemistry onstage that brings a dying ballet company back to life. Although wary of their age difference, they begin a secretive affair offstage because artistic director Mr. D considers Peri to be his. When Mr. D uncovers their relationship, he wrenches Mark and Peri apart. Can they dance themselves together again?