One of the dancers on the show takes a leave of absence, and auditions for a replacement are held. Tracy attends, but Velma rejects her based on her weight and for supporting integration. Tracy is given detention for missing class to attend the audition, and finds the "Negro Day" kids practicing in the detention room. She befriends Seaweed, Motormouth Maybelle's son, who teaches her dance moves. Link sees Tracy dancing and encourages her to attend a record hop with the dancers from the show; she is enchanted, and dreams of a life with him. At the record hop, Tracy's moves attract Corny's attention, and he chooses her to be on the show.