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At an all-Black high school, the most coveted spot isn’t on the basketball team or in the marching band—it’s on the All-Stars, the school’s elite step dance team. Each year, tryouts are brutal, with only the best earning a place. This year, the competition is fiercer than ever, as a diverse group of students—each with their own struggles, dreams, and reasons for stepping—battle for a coveted spot.

Yessica, a powerhouse dancer whose passion for step is deeply personal, is at the center of the story. Taught by her father before he disappeared from her life, stepping is more than movement—it’s her connection to him. She lives for the rhythm, the history, and the power of the art form, but to make the team, she’ll have to prove she’s more than just talent—she has to prove she belongs.

She’s not alone in her hunger. Morgan, fiercely competitive and openly queer, wants to prove herself on the floor—but she’s just as distracted by her massive crush on Alex, the commanding All-Stars team captain leading the tryouts. T’Asia, a former All-Star, is fighting to reclaim her spot after a probationary suspension. D’Lo, a fierce stepper on the autism spectrum, thrives in the structure of step, where every beat and movement quiets the chaos in their mind. Jenkins, the only male dancer left, grew up in the suburbs and sees making the team as a way to connect with his Blackness.

Then there’s Amy, the only white dancer at auditions—who, to everyone’s surprise, can actually step. T’Asia doesn’t like it. She openly challenges Amy’s place in the room, and their rivalry escalates with every round, building to a fever pitch.

Watching, waiting, and judging from the shadows is The Voice of God—the unseen but all-powerful coach of the All-Stars. Ruthless, sharp, and unyielding, she’s the gatekeeper of the team and has built a dynasty that doesn’t lose. Her voice cuts through the room, demanding nothing less than perfection.

With every round, tensions rise. Personal stakes collide. Friendships form, rivalries ignite, and secrets are laid bare. As the final cut approaches, the dancers realize that step is more than competition—it’s legacy, it’s history, it’s power.

With electrifying choreography, pulsating hip-hop beats, and raw emotional storytelling, Step Kids is an explosive celebration of movement, resilience, and the communities that form when young people come together to create something bigger than themselves.

Approximate Running Time: 90 minutes Recommended Ages: Grades 4+

Fully orchestrated performance tracks are available for this title.

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