Synopsis

Dance has never been bigger. Swing is back, Lindy's hopping, and the stiff image of ballroom dance is giving way to the hipper, more athletic Dance Sport. So what's going on?

Explore the recent craze for swing dancing with a visit to a swing dance class and the Swing Break dance competition. Hear from avid swing dancers about the magic of partner dancing and why swing is king. A professor and dance historian will give us an affectionate look at the dancing of days long gone as we look at the current craze to recapture the spirit of a time when men and women danced cheek to cheek. The cost of ballroom dance competitions can get astronomical, from the cost of dance lessons to the price of the gown to elaborate hair and make-up. Meet the costume designers, professional coaches and artists that are paid big bucks to make their dancers masters of their craft. And, like any other sport, injuries cannot only jeopardize an evening, but entire careers. We meet the judges, coaches, competitors, and behind-the-scenes crew who populate this world, and who share its secrets with us for the first time. See beyond the floating gowns and the gleaming floors and get the grit behind the spotlight at the Heritage Classic Dance Sport Championships.

Look into the future of Dance Sport, and see how kids fall in love with the joy of movement. Coaches, judges and competitors offer their mixed feelings about ballroom dancing becoming an Olympic sport. Discover the glitter, glamour and romance of ballroom dancing and see why it is an age-old event that is sure to be around for a long time to come.