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Technical books on ballroom dancing tell you what to do...But not
how to do it. They will tell you where to go...But not how to get
there. This book does! This book will not teach you to dance any
more than CDs or DVDs will, but it will improve your knowledge,
your skills and your enjoyment of dancing as it takes you through
the basic steps and syllabus figures of the five Latin American
dances, and advice on many ballroom figures. It tells you how to,
so you can dance more comfortably with your partner.
The third instalment in Craig Revel Horwood's frank and funny
autobiography takes the reader through the highs and lows of the
Strictly Come Dancing star's 'fab-u-lous' life. Join Craig and a host
of Strictly stars - including Ore Oduba, Judy Murray and the
unforgettable Ed Balls - on the show and live tours and get the real
stories from behind the scenes.
The Aussie-born judge shares his famously forthright views on the
changes in the show's line up, from Bruce Forsyth and Len Goodman's
departures to the arrival of Claudia Winkleman and Shirley Ballas, as
well as the dancers and stars.
Away from Strictly, Craig reveals fresh heartache over failed romances,
his pain at losing his dad and how his work kept him from flying to
Australia for the funeral. He marks the milestones in his life,
including turning fifty and moving from London to live in a 'gorgeous'
country pile, as well as going under the knife for a second hip
operation plus a few nips and tucks.
The multi-talented dancer, director and choreographer also discusses
his award-winning shows, including Sister Act and Son of a Preacher
Man, and spending a year in drag as Miss Hannigan in Annie. Plus, he
reveals all about his foray into movies, choreographing Hugh Grant for
Paddington 2 and making his big screen debut in Nativity Rocks.
With his famous wit and a wealth of backstage gossip, In Strictest
Confidence is the perfect read for all his fans as well as those of
Strictly Come Dancing.
Grove chronicles not only his own fascinating Anglo-Argentinian
background growing up in Buenos Aires but also the political
history of the tango. He writes, 'In the troubled times of Juan and
Evita Peron, the middle classes detested the music and dance so
adored by portenos, the ordinary people of Buenos Aires. Too
proletarian, sexy and subversive. These days the tango has
enthusiasts worldwide, from Finland to Japan, but I didn't see
anyone dance it until I was 18 and didn't attempt it myself until I
was nearly 60.' He also details the terrifying moment his father
was kidnapped by urban guerrillas and his anguish over the
Falklands war.
You are cordially invited to the wedding of the year! London, 1938.
As the festive season approaches at the luxurious Buckingham Hotel,
romance is in the air. The hotel staff are preparing for a
once-in-a-lifetime event - the marriage of chambermaid Nancy
Nettleton to debonair demonstration dancer Raymond de Guise. As
wreaths are hung and carols are sung, life at the hotel is busier
than ever. Guests arrive from around the world, seeking comfort,
relaxation and refuge as tensions build across Europe and whispered
rumours of war grow louder. Behind the scenes, the staff work
tirelessly, ensuring the smooth operation of the hotel, not only
keeping the confidences of their guests, but also protecting their
own secrets . . . As Raymond takes Nancy in his arms for their
first dance, one thing is certain - this will be a Christmas to
remember. Be swept away by the new breath-taking romantic novel
from Sunday Times bestselling author and Strictly Come Dancing star
Anton Du Beke. "A novel that's like a hug!" Phillip Schofield
"Sometimes I've taken home the trophy, sometimes I've stumbled or
tripped over my own feet. But every move I've made has shaped me
into the person I am today." Season after season, millions of fans
tune into Dancing with the Stars to watch Derek Hough, the
talented, consummate competitor whose skill and commitment have
made him the show's all-time champion. Whether he's dancing with an
Olympic gold medalist, an internationally renowned recording star,
or a celebrated actress, Derek has an undeniable talent for
bringing out the best in his partners. He does more than just tutor
them in the fox-trot and paso doble-he teaches them how to see
beyond their limits and realize their true potential. Now, for the
first time ever, Derek opens up about his transformation from
bullied little boy to accomplished performer and coach who lets
nothing-and no one-stand in his way. In Taking the Lead he details
how his experiences have taught him to embrace a positive outlook,
channel his creativity and drive, and face his fears head-on. From
his early training in London beginning at the age of twelve, to
grueling dance competitions around the world, to never-before-told
stories from behind the scenes of Dancing with the Stars, Derek
writes with honesty and insight about his extraordinary journey.
And in sharing his own story, he shows all of us how we can take
charge of pursuing our goals, overcome obstacles, and become
winners-not just on the dance floor but in life.
Pasha's talent and determination has taken him to some amazing
places all around the world including Moscow, New York, LA and
London. However, it was the grey, stark landscape of his Siberian
hometown, still reeling from the Communist regime, which provided
the unlikely inspiration for his early love of ballroom dancing, a
passion that he has embraced and nurtured ever since. With a desire
to succeed, Pasha fought off tough competition to win a place on So
You Think You Can Dance in the US, and then became one of the
best-loved professionals on Strictly Come Dancing in the UK. It's
no surprise that Pasha has twice danced his way into the Strictly
final, and waltzed straight into the hearts of the nation. Yet,
despite his fame, Pasha remains something of an enigma and, unlike
some of is dancing co-stars, has eschewed the limelight, preferring
to express himself through movement. Now, in his own words, Pasha
reveals all in his heart-warming autobiography. From romance to
body image, Pasha speaks candidly about the impact his extensive
world travel and showbiz life have had on his mindset, and the
illness that nearly killed him.He'll separate fact from fiction,
the man from the myth and reveal how it really felt to almost lift
the Glitter-ball trophy with Chelsee Healey and Kimberley Walsh.
Most of all, he'll give readers a glimpse behind the scenes of the
flashy world of ballroom, and what really goes on beneath the
veneer of sparkles and glamour.
In the early twentieth century, American ragtime and the Parisian
tango fuelled a dancing craze in Britain. Public ballrooms were
built throughout the country, providing a glamorous setting for
dancing. The new English style, defined in the 1920s and followed
by the films of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in the '30s, ensured
that ballroom dancing continued to be the most popular British
pastime until the 1960s, rivalled only by the cinema. This book
explores the vibrant history of ballroom and Latin dancing: the
dances, lavish venues, competitions and influential instructors. It
also traces the decline of couple dancing and its resurgence in
recent years with the hugely popular TV shows Strictly Come Dancing
and Dancing with the Stars.
'AM-MAZ-ING!' Craig Revel Horwood We all have dreams, from little
wishes to life-altering ambitions. But we rarely act on these
dreams - we don't know where to start, don't have time, or we feel
we're not good enough. Our lives carry on as usual, leaving us
wondering what could have been. In Dream, Believe, Succeed, Camilla
Sacre-Dallerup shows it doesn't have to be this way. From the age
of two Camilla dreamed of being a dancer, and now she is an
internationally renowned dancer, life coach and much-admired
motivational speaker. Drawing on her own experiences of relentless
hard work, heartache and international success, Camilla offers
inspiring ways of achieving your ambitions through positivity and
action. Transform your mindset with easily applicable tools and
exercises. Find inspiration through Camilla's own experiences and
case studies. And apply simple, practical techniques to help you
live your dreams and find lasting happiness. Dream, Believe,
Succeed is the paperback edition of Strictly Inspirational, with a
new chapter, 'My Journey Continues', sharing Camilla's growth since
2013, and brand-new tips on gratitude, flow and thriving through
change.
Click here to listen to Julia Ericksen's interview about Dance with
Me on Philadelphia NPR's "Radio Times" Rumba music starts and a
floor full of dancers alternate clinging to one another and turning
away. Rumba is an erotic dance, and the mood is hot and heavy; the
women bend and hyperextend their legs as they twist and turn around
their partners. Amateur and professional ballroom dancers alike
compete in a highly gendered display of intimacy, romance and
sexual passion. In Dance With Me, Julia Ericksen, a competitive
ballroom dancer herself, takes the reader onto the competition
floor and into the lights and the glamour of a world of tanned
bodies and glittering attire, exploring the allure of this
hyper-competitive, difficult, and often expensive activity. In a
vivid ethnography accompanied by beautiful photographs of all
levels of dancers, from the world's top competitors to social
dancers, Ericksen examines the ways emotional labor is used to
create intimacy between professional partners and between
professionals and their students, illustrating how dancers purchase
intimacy. She shows that, while at first glance, ballroom presents
a highly gendered face with men leading and women following,
dancing also transgresses gender.
The third instalment in Craig Revel Horwood's frank and funny
autobiography takes the reader through the highs and lows of the
Strictly Come Dancing star's 'fab-u-lous' life. Join Craig and a
host of Strictly stars - including Ore Oduba, Judy Murray and the
unforgettable Ed Balls - on the show and live tours and get the
real stories from behind the scenes. The Aussie-born judge shares
his famously forthright views on the changes in the show's line up,
from Bruce Forsyth and Len Goodman's departures to the arrival of
Claudia Winkleman and Shirley Ballas, as well as the dancers and
stars. Away from Strictly, Craig reveals fresh heartache over
failed romances, his pain at losing his dad and how his work kept
him from flying to Australia for the funeral. He marks the
milestones in his life, including turning fifty and moving from
London to live in a 'gorgeous' country pile, as well as going under
the knife for a second hip operation plus a few nips and tucks. The
multi-talented dancer, director and choreographer also discusses
his award-winning shows, including Sister Act and Son of a Preacher
Man, and spending a year in drag as Miss Hannigan in Annie. Plus,
he reveals all about his foray into movies, choreographing Hugh
Grant for Paddington 2 and making his big screen debut in Nativity
Rocks. With his famous wit and a wealth of backstage gossip, In
Strictest Confidence is the perfect read for all his fans as well
as those of Strictly Come Dancing.
Better Late Than Never is the extraordinary true story of how a man
born into poverty in London's East End went on to find stardom late
in life when he was chosen to be head judge on BBC1's Strictly Come
Dancing. Len Goodman tells all about his new-found fame, his
experiences on Strictly Come Dancing, and also on the no.1 US show
Dancing with the Stars and his encounters with the likes of Heather
Mills-McCartney and John Sergeant. But the real story is in his
East End roots. And Len's early life couldn't be more East End. The
son of a Bethnal Green costermonger he spent his formative years
running the fruit and veg barrow and being bathed at night in the
same water Nan used to cook the beetroot. There are echoes of Billy
Elliot too. Though Len was a welder in the London Docks, he dreamt
of being a professional footballer, and came close to making the
grade had he not broken his foot on Hackney Marshes. The doctor
recommended ballroom dancing as a light aid to his recovery. And
Len, it turned out, was a natural. At first his family and work
mates mocked, but soon he had made the final of a national
competition and the welders descended en masse to the Albert Hall
to cheer him on. With his dance partner, and then wife Cheryl, Len
won the British Championships in his late twenties and ballroom
dancing became his life. Funny and heart-warming, Len Goodman's
autobiography has all the honest East End charm of Tommy Steele,
Mike Read or Roberta Taylor.
Leave it all on the floor... Queen of Latin Ballroom, Shirley
Ballas has a spectacular dance career spanning over 40 years - she
has Cha-Cha'd her way across the world's dance floors to become a
multi-award-winning ballroom champion and one of the most renowned
dancers in the world. In 1996, Shirley retired from competitive
dancing to become a highly-acclaimed coach and now holds the
enviable position of Head Judge on BBC One's prime time show
Strictly Come Dancing. In Behind the Sequins, she leads us through
her dramatic and determined life, from growing up in a rough estate
on the Wirral and leaving home at 14 years old, to conquering the
high-octane world of ballroom and coping with betrayal, bullying,
two broken marriages and a personal tragedy that left Shirley and
her family devastated. Speaking from the heart, Shirley leaves her
dancing shoes at the door to tell you the story of a fiery,
strong-willed grafter who could make the brat pack blush.
Malnig examines exhibition ballroom dance as both a theatrical
genre and a cultural and social phenomenon, promoting new cultural
standards, including the emancipation of women and a new casualness
and spontaneity between the sexes. A lively and thorough account of
a dance form that has found renewed popularity in recent years.
This book provides the first comprehensive examination of the urban
phenomenon known as Ballroom culture that first gained notoriety in
the documentary Paris Is Burning in 1990. Butch Queens Up in Pumps
uniquely explores the ways in which Black LGBT people in Detroit
use performance and other cultural practices-such as alternative
identity, kinship, and community formations-to contend with or
alter the conditions in which they live. Butch Queens Up in Pumps
is as much an examination of Black queer cultural formations as it
is an ethnographic account of Ballroom culture in Detroit. Marlon
M. Bailey's rare perspective as both participant and observer in
the Ballroom scene makes for compelling reading and lends his
analysis an uncommon immediacy and authenticity, producing a
remarkable performance ethnography that delves deeply into this
subcultural phenomenon. The book will appeal to scholars and
students across a wide range of disciplines, including African
American studies, gender and sexuality studies, performance
studies, dance, and anthropology, and to anyone interested in the
politics, prevention, and activism surrounding HIV/AIDS.
In this delightful and gently humorous book, Diana Melly takes us
on an eye-opening tour of dance halls up and down the country,
introducing us to everything from tango to swing.
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