Beating the competition is one thing, eliminating it is another.

When Chicagoland's top-rated high school dancers, Libby, C.C., and Brooke, travel to New York City for the national Stairway to the Stars competition, touristy thrills and new romances are soon overshadowed by a chilling disappearance.

Rumors abound, and while much is uncertain, a few things are clear: jealousy, blackmail, and an insatiable desire for fame are at the root.

Now the question isn't who will win the competition, but who will survive it.