Ever since primary school, Eugène has been mocked and bullied by his classmates, not only because of his unusual name but because of his love of classical dance. Dance gives the 14-year-old a sense of freedom, which is why he will never give it up. But he wants his classmates to respect him. So one day Eugène decides to take a risky step: he will show the whole class how beautiful and expressive dance can be.