Save the Last Dance

17-year-old Sara Johnson, a promising ballet dancer in suburban Chicago, moves to the South Side of Chicago to live with her estranged father Roy after her mother's tragic death and fails her Juilliard School dance audition. There, she befriends Chenille Reynolds and meets Derek, who helps her develop her dancing skills by incorporating more hip hop into her style. As Sara and Derek grow closer, they face challenges from their friends and family, including Malakai's gang lifestyle and a hurtful conversation that strains their friendship. In the end, Sara finds the courage to pursue her dreams and rekindles her relationship with Derek after being accepted into Juilliard.