Jason and Claire are estranged primarily due to the death of Claire's brother Jack, which has deeply affected their family. Jason lives apart from Claire and her mother Deb, and Claire strongly protests spending time with her distant father, leading to their fractured relationship.

When Claire's mother Deb is called away to care for her own mother, Claire's final dance competition is at risk. With no other options, Claire reluctantly asks Jason to chaperone the event, which becomes his last chance to reconnect with her before she leaves for college.

Claire's best friend and dance partner is Kat, who performs with her in the final competition. Jason's longtime best friend Brian is involved in Jason's life, particularly as Jason is in the midst of selling his distillery business with Brian. Claire's mother Deb is also a significant figure, as is a fierce dance competitor nicknamed Dolph.

Jason and Claire navigate a chaotic dance competition environment filled with stressed dancers, misplaced costumes, and intense competition. They also confront their deep-seated family issues, including the pain from the divorce and loss of Jack, which complicates their attempts to reconnect.

Throughout the film, as Claire advances in the dance competition, she and Jason begin to truly discover and understand one another. Their shared experiences during the trip allow them to work through their fractured relationship, leading to moments of connection and healing that had not been possible before.