Weeks to her hometown of Santa Fe , interior designer Laura is sent before Christmas to remodel a hotel. Her daughter Nicole is introduced to the art of salsa dancing, Since Laura is kept busy with all the renovations. Laura is surprised to find that the studio's owner is her senior high school sweetheart, Ricardo and salsa dance partner. Sparks fly on and off the dance floor when Laura and Ricardo re-connect. The amazing Christmas traditions of New Mexico become the background for romance that is surprising and lively dancing.