Cory and his friends have been part of the same freestyle dance team for ever. The Eight Bitz have participated in countless championships, but this year being their last in middle school, their captain, Tess, has a new routine she has choreographed and wants them to perform. With everyone heading in different directions for high school, this may be their last opportunity to wow the crowd.
But Cory's grades are bad, and he gets grounded by his parents. And to add insult to injury, he has to be tutored by Sunna, his science partner. Annoyed at the whole situation because now he can't practice with his team, Cory gives Sunna a hard time. Not impressed, his parents lay down the law, and Cory decides to apply himself. When he discovers that Sunna loves the yo yo, he is intrigued. Sunna demonstrates a few tricks, and ties these back to the math tutoring she's doing with Cory, and soon they become friends.
By experimenting with the yo yo, however, Cory is neglecting his crew and his dance moves. Tess is annoyed, because for her this choreography is her application to the high school of her choice. For Sunna, yo yo is a connection with her older brother, against whom she gets unfairly compared by her parents. As the weeks progress, Cory, Tess and Sunna find that the pressure builds for them to make decisions that will impact their lives. For Cory, will he have to choose between Eight Bitz and Sunna? For Tess, will she get the recognition she needs to propel her forward next year? For Sunna, will her parents accept her for who she is, and not who she should be? Will Cory's friends welcome her into their group? With so many expectations, can this last year of middle school get even more complicated?
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