As a class, we head to the gym, where an old CD player has been set up on a small table in the corner. After fifteen minutes of instruction and demonstration, Senorita Guzman says, "Ahora tu intenta." Now you try.

I step up to Isabelle and hold my arms in the proper frame position. "Ready?"

"Ah-ah." Senorita Guzman tsks. "Espanol."

Isabelle hesitates a moment before placing her hand in mine. When Senorita Guzman walks away, Isabelle whispers, "I can't ...