Daddy Can’t Dance

Pete rushes from a crucial investor meeting to be by his father's side as he's taken to the hospital. He holds his father as the surgeon never arrives. The father dies in Pete's arms, leaving the family devastated and searching for meaning in the wake of the loss.

News of the father's death shakes the family to its core. They begin to grieve and lean on each other as they try to move forward after the loss.

Days after the funeral, Pete learns his precious daughter is dying from kidney failure and needs a transplant. The family faces a long waiting list and mounting medical bills, with insurance barely covering the costs. Pete discovers they may need tens of thousands of dollars to save her.

Pete returns to work to keep his mind busy and provide for his family. He tries to stay professional despite the numbness and ongoing worries about his daughter's health.

To escape the grief, Pete and his coworkers go to a club called Rox. There he watches Ice Man, a brilliant break dancer, display his skills. A tense moment arises when Ice Man taunts Pete, and a sign announcing a dance competition with a $40,000 prize looms nearby.

After the confrontation, Pete declares that he will meet Ice Man in the upcoming dance competition. The challenge is framed as a chance to reclaim his pride and possibly help his family financially.

Pete reopens old connections and watches his old dance tapes, then calls his former dance partners to help him train for one last shot at glory.

Pete trains intensely, often slipping out at night to rehearse with his old teammates. His wife grows suspicious and enlists her best friend to look into it, fearing an affair.

Back at work, Pete is fired after a co-worker steals his invention. The firing compounds the family's financial strain as they try to stay afloat.

On the night before the competition, Pete tucks his daughter into bed and prays, feeling renewed determination. He checks on her one last time before heading to the competition.

Pete goes to the attic, finds his dusty old dance shoes, and feels the pull of his former life. He readies himself for the comeback.

Pete's wife follows him to the competition with her friend as part of a pre-arranged investigation. The night is tense as the family unit is tested.

The competition begins with Ice Man and Pete as finalists. Two of Ice Man's friends serve as judges, signaling possible bias, while Pete's team tries to counter with a bold routine.

Pete and his partners perform a high-energy routine, including crowd-pleasing elements and a dramatic final move. The crowd erupts with cheers as the performance reaches its peak and the room tightens with anticipation.

The judges announce the winner, bringing the dance contest to a close. The ending leaves the audience eager to know the outcome, which is saved for the film's final reveal.