Lauryn, a determined Indiana girl, sets her sights on becoming a dancer and auditions for a prestigious Chicago dance school. Although she's rejected, the instructors offer her a second chance, suggesting she try something new. However, a setback involving her car's towed status and a less-than-supportive brother back in Indiana prompt Lauryn to take a different path. She finds a job at a burlesque club, where she discovers a unique and captivating style of dance.