Dancing Lessons - Burke, Cheryl

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Résumé :
Dancing Lessons Cheryl Burke shares her inspiring story of how she overcame a painful past to fulfill her dreams. Not giving up and healing past resentments are why she is not only an amazing dancer, but a kick-ass woman to look up to.
--Jenny McCarthy Cheryl has fascinated me since the first time I watched her dance. If you're a fan of Dancing with the Stars, I'm betting you feel the same. Who wouldn't want a chance to get to know her better?
--Tom Bergeron In Dancing Lessons, Cheryl Burke shows us not only how she got to be such a great dancer, but how she came to be such a terrific person. I enjoyed reading this book, and I know you will, too.
--Emmitt Smith Cheryl has inspired millions of people to get up and dance. In Dancing Lessons, she shares with us her inspiration and the ups and downs that have led to her success.
--Drew Lachey Only a few people in my life have made such an impact as Cheryl has, both professionally and personally. From my first day on Dancing with the Stars to the end of the show, she was a great teacher and an even better friend.
--Gilles Marini

Biographie:
CHERYL BURKE is the only professional dancer to appear four times in the finals of ABC's top-rated show Dancing with the Stars; she is a two-time back-to-back champion. She owns two dance studios in California.

Sommaire:
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 121 Learning 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 a Lifetime Afterword 233