Tracing her formidable four decade-career as a ballroom star, Strictly Come Dancing Head Judge Shirley Ballas’ no-holds-barred memoir lifts the lid on the adrenaline-fuelled world of competitive dancing.
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.
Publisher: Ebury Publishing
ISBN: 9781785945120
Number of pages: 400
Dimensions: 197 x 126 x 26 mm
Weight: 266 g
Language: English
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Shirley writes with honesty about her hard early life and two failed marriages as well as her rise, fall and even bigger rise in the world of professional ballroom dancing. She demonstrates the value and rewards of... More
From the moment Shirley Ballas sashayed her way into our hearts the nation found a new dance partner - and was happy to let her lead! Along with MacLaine & Bassey, one of only a handful of notable Shirleys in... More
Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read Behind the Sequins. I enjoyed the book, it was an easy read and entertaining. I then had to go and buy a copy for my Mum who I know will also enjoy it. My only criticism... More
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