Dancing Lessons: How I Found Passion and Potential on the Dance Floor and in Life - Softcover

Burke, Cheryl

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118158067 ISBN 13: 9781118158067

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2012

Synopsis

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 was thirteen 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 dancing and 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 living to the max. In each chapter, you will discover a depth of passion in Cheryl's life 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

About this title

About the Author

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.

From the Back Cover

"Dancing Lessons"

Cheryl Burke has been dancing since the age of four and competing since she was thirteen years old. A two-time back-to-back champion on "Dancing with the Stars," she has captivated audiences with her creative 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 dancing and behind the scenes on "Dancing with the Stars."

"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

"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 Burke 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

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1118158067
• ISBN 13: 9781118158067
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256