The Fits

Eleven-year-old Toni trains with her brother, showing determination and curiosity as she discovers a passion for dance after watching the girls” team. She transitions from observer to participant, then to a confident performer who channels fear and resilience into movement. Her journey explores belonging, self-expression, and the boundaries between two physical worlds.

Toni’s older brother who trains in boxing and acts as a practical, supportive guide. He encourages Toni to commit to the stairs workout and later pushes her to pursue what she loves, even as he warns her about mimicking others too closely. He serves as a protective, loyal presence in Toni’s world.

One of the dance team’s captains, Legs leads the group with authority but collapses and later experiences a seizure, revealing vulnerability behind the leadership. Her illness shifts the team dynamics and creates tension as the other captains step up. She embodies the precarious balance between strength and fragility within the group.

A co-leader who takes over practice after Legs’ collapse and later faces her own fainting spell. Her leadership shows resilience under pressure, but the seizures expose the fragility of even the strongest team members. She represents another facet of the team’s evolving dynamic.

Toni’s friend who bonds with her during and after tryouts. Beezy shares experiences of the fits and supports Toni as they navigate the mysterious health episodes together. Her perspective helps ground Toni amid the uncertainty.

Another member of the group who develops an interest in understanding the fits and the sensations they cause. Maia’s curiosity drives conversations about the episodes and how the girls cope with them. She embodies a mix of vulnerability and determination.