Holly Lovell (Haun) dreams of attending The Haverty Conservatory of Music and Dance even tough she knows her single mother Wanda (Madsen) is struggling to pay the bills, never mind tuition. When Wanda finds Holly's application in the trash, she secretly records Holly's performance a a local competition and submits the application for her. Holly soon discovers that dreams do come true. All you need is hope...and a mother's gift.