The story of Rudolf Nureyev, whose escape to the West stunned the world at the height of the Cold War. With his magnetic presence, Nureyev emerged as ballet’s most famous star, a wild and beautiful dancer limited by the world of 1950s Leningrad. His flirtation with Western artists and ideas led him into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse with the KGB.

American ballet dancer Joy Womack is accepted into Moscow's infamously tough Bolshoi Ballet Academy, with the dream of becoming a great ballerina.

Newly engaged lovers Jason and Brandon return to Los Angeles after two years in New York, where Brandon danced with the New York Ballet Company. Jason resumes work as a piano accompanist at a local ballet studio, while Brandon begins teaching ballet. Jason forms a powerful connection with a dancer, Devon, who seeks his help through the rumored magical healing power of his piano music. Brandon’s former abusive partner, Adam, reappears, still in love with him. Haunted by memories of a tragic family accident, Jason struggles to control his music’s power. As desire, magic, and past trauma collide, their love, commitment, and the people they care about are put to the ultimate test.