* Romantic conflict: The protagonist, Mary Santiago, faces a conflict between her love for her childhood friend, Joey Parker, and the growing attraction she feels for her dance partner, the popular and talented, "hotshot" dancer, Christopher. This creates tension as she navigates her feelings and tries to make the right choice.
* Personal conflict: Mary struggles with her desire to pursue her passion for dancing against the expectations of her stepmother and stepsisters, who are determined to keep her from achieving her dreams. They discourage her, impose strict rules, and try to prevent her from attending the dance competition. This conflict forces Mary to fight for her freedom and find her own voice.
* Competition conflict: The dance competition itself presents a major conflict as Mary and her dance partner, Christopher, compete against other talented dancers for the ultimate prize. This conflict fuels the plot with excitement, drama, and suspense.
* Internal conflict: Throughout the story, Mary faces an internal conflict between her shy and insecure personality and her desire to be bold and confident. She needs to overcome her self-doubt and insecurities to succeed in both her personal and professional life.
Ultimately, the conflict resolves as Mary finds her voice, follows her heart, and overcomes the obstacles placed in her path. She discovers that her true worth lies in her talent and determination, not in the approval of others.