Dancing lessons: how I found passion and potential on the dance floor and in life

The inside story of the life of Cheryl Burke, TV star, dancer, choreographer,and two-time champion on the top-rated TV hit series Dancing with the Stars Cheryl Burke has been dancing since the age of four and competing since she wasthirteen years old. Over several exciting seasons, she has captivated audiences of Dancing with the Stars with her incredible dance performances, Emmy-nominated choreography, high energy, and bright smile. In Dancing Lessons, she takes you from her childhood years into the world of competitive ballroom dancingand on to Dancing with the Stars. Includes behind-the-scenes stories and photos from the life of the first two-time champion of Dancing with the Stars Shares lessons Cheryl has learned from her celebrity partners on Dancing with the Stars, from Drew Lachey to Chad Ochocinco Includes personal revelations concerning Cheryl's childhood, weight issues, and the media In Dancing Lessons, Cheryl Burke whisks you away to a world full of dancing, entertainment, and livingto the max. In each chapter, you will discover a depth of passion in Cheryl'slife that perfectly matches the commitment she displays on the dance floor. Cheryl's accounts of being a powerful woman putting her talent to work will inspire readers everywhere to pursue their own dreams. >'Not only an amazing dancer, but a kick-ass woman to look up to.' —Jenny McCarthy INDICE: Foreword by Tom Bergeron vii Acknowledgments xi INTRODUCTION 1 1 THE FREESTYLE 7 Finding Myself in the Spotlight 2 THE CHA-CHA-CHA 21 My First Steps 3 THE JIVE 49 The Ballroom World 4 THE SALSA 79 Parties and Paparazzi, Reputation and Responsibility 5 THE PASO DOBLE 103 Fighting Back 6 THE RUMBA 121Learning to Love My Body 7 THE QUICKSTEP 143 Branching Out 8 THE VIENNESE WALTZ 163 Grace under Pressure 9 BEHIND THE SCENES 177 A Day in the Life at Dancing with the Stars 10 THANKS, PARTNERS 191 Partners for a Season, Lessons for aLifetime Afterword 233

• ISBN: 978-1-118-15806-7
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 256
• Fecha Publicación: 01/02/2012
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés