It's the definitive dance musical of the 80s! FAST FORWARD follows eight talented teenagers from a small town to New York City for a one-in-a-million shot at stardom in a national dance competition. Their high-powered energy is captured by director Sidney Poitier in some of the most dazzling dance sequences ever filmed. From the fast-moving rhythms of contemporary street dancing, to jazz and classical ballet, they strut their stuff through exhausting rehearsals and numerous auditions. In the process, the teenagers get a crash course in self-sufficiency in a city that challenges them to survive, compete and grow. The odds are against them, but in the film's exciting climax, they put it all on the line to make their dreams come true.