Make It Happen is the story of Lauryn (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) - a young woman from small town Indiana whose big dream is to be a world class dancer.
After the death of both parents, Lauryn puts her aspirations on hold to work as a bookkeeper, helping brother Joel (Reardon) keep the family's business alive; all the while preparing for an audition at the Chicago School of Music & Dance.
Finally, the long anticipated day arrives but when her routine fails to impress, she leaves the audition dejected. Unable to return home and face Joel, Lauryn encounters a new friend who offers up a place to stay. Also a dancer, Dana (Thompson) helps Lauryn get a job bookkeeping at Ruby's, a local burlesque club.
When a position in the burlesque troop becomes available Lauryn summons the courage to give it a shot. After wowing the crowd with her premiere performance, the boss offers her a regular dancing job at Ruby's. It's exactly what she needs to find her confidence - just in time for another round of upcoming auditions at the Chicago School of Music & Dance.