This documentary explores the inner workings of the New York City--based American Ballet Theatre, one of the most prestigious ballet schools in the world. All facets of the company are explored, from dancers Julio Bocca, Alessandra Ferri and Susan Jaffe in their relentless rehearsals to the managers and businesspeople who keep it running. The dancers' lives outside the school are represented as well, as they balance the strict demands of professional ballet with their personal lives.