A group of 12 teenagers from various backgrounds enroll at the American Ballet Academy in New York to make it as ballet dancers and each one deals with the problems and stress of training and getting ahead in the world of dance.

Michelle Kwan and friends skate to songs from Disney movies. Viewers voted on the internet for which songs would be used in this special. The top ten songs were from: Aladdin (1992), _Aristocats, The (1970)_, Hercules (1997), _Hocus Pocus(1993)_, _Jungle Book, The (1967)_, _Lion King, The (1994)_, _Lion King II: Simba's Pride, The (1998) (V)_, and _Little Mermaid, The (1989)_. Footage of Michelle skating to "Reflections" was also reused from the Mulan (1998) special: Reflections on Ice: Michelle Kwan Skates to the Music of Disney's 'Mulan' (1998).

On March 2, 2025, Legacy on Ice united the figure skating community at Washington, D.C.’s Capital One Arena to honor the 67 lives lost in the January 29 airline tragedy. The sold-out event brought together fans, athletes, and supporters from across the country for an unforgettable evening of tribute and remembrance. Skaters included national and world champions, Olympic medalists, and those with personal connections to the victims—each performance blending artistry, emotion, and resilience. With proceeds supporting victims’ families, first responders, and U.S. Figure Skating, Legacy on Ice was not just a memorial, but a moving celebration of community, courage, and enduring legacy.