STOMP THE YARD centers around DJ (Columbus Short), a troubled youth from Los Angeles attending the historically black Truth University in Atlanta, Georgia. When adapting to his new environment proves difficult, DJ finds solace in joining a struggling fraternity where he begins implementing his street-style dance moves in an attempt to help the step team win the coveted National Step Show Championship. Before long DJ becomes the competing fraternity's main rival, while trying to pursue his new love interest, deal with his own troubled past and learn the true meanings of brotherhood and Fraternity along the way. In addition to newcomer Columbus Short ("Save the Last Dance 2"), the film stars a number of young rising talents, including Meagan Good ("Roll Bounce," "You Got Served"), Darrin Henson ("Soul Food"), Brian White ("The Family Stone", "Mr. 3000"), Laz Alonzo (BET, "Jarhead"), and chart topping musical sensations, Ne-Yo and Chris Brown.