Toni, an 11-year-old tomboy, trains as a boxer with her brother at a rec center in Cincinnati's West End, but becomes fascinated by the dance drill team that also practices there. Drawn to their strength and confidence, Toni eventually joins the group, tirelessly rehearsing the routines, befriending some of the girls, and even piercing her ears to fit in. But when members of the tight-knit group start experiencing mysterious fits of shaking and fainting, Toni's desire for acceptance becomes complicated.