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

by Cheryl Burke, Tom Bergeron (Foreword by)

Overview

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780470640005
Publisher:	Turner Publishing Company
Publication date:	02/01/2011
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.20(d)

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.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Tom Bergeron.

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

1. The Freestyle: Finding Myself in the Spotlight.

2. The Cha-cha-cha: My First Steps.

3. The Jive: The Ballroom World.

4. The Salsa: Parties and Paparazzi, Reputation and Responsibility.

5. The Paso Doble: Fighting Back.

6. The Rumba: Learning to Love My Body.

7. The Quickstep: Branching Out.

8. The Viennese Waltz: Grace under Pressure.

9. Behind the Scenes: A Day in the Life at Dancing with the Stars.

10. Thanks, Partners: Partners for a Season, Lessons for a Lifetime.

Afterword.