Alexis is a 15 year old talented and proud student of the National Ballet School of Cuba. He spends his life practicing chassé and entrechats with his girlfriend and dance partner Yelenia. However, when his parents move to Florida to be reunited with his sister, his happy teenage world is turned upside down. Homesick for his native Cuba and facing the difficulties of assimilation, Alexis must navigate adolescence and immigration as he reaffirms love for ballet and identity as a Cuban in this documentary. Taught in conjunction with this guide, the film will encourage students to learn about Cuban culture and dance, while also developing their social emotional skills