The year is 1965 and George Anderson is a 13 year-old dreamer who is stuck in a dry, dusty, oil town. When his parents send him to Cotillion class to learn dancing and manners, George falls hopelessly in love with the beautiful blonde dance teacher, Miss Tiffany. He dreams of marrying her and spins a romantic fantasy about their life together. But on the last day of Cotillion, George discovers the truth about love and illusion; Miss Tiffany is not exactly who he imagined to be.