The story is a classic tale of passion versus rigidity. Rafael tries to fit into the structured world of American ballroom, but his style is too loose, too raw, and too "Cuban" for the judges. He and Ruby clash immediately. She sees him as a handyman who doesn't know the rules; he sees her as a dancer who has forgotten how to feel the music.
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