The new season of "Dancing With the Stars" is upon us. On Monday, the popular ABC show will spotlight the ups and down of amateur dancers from all walks of life. For a more realistic look at what it takes to learn how to dance and win, check out The Year of Dancing of Dancing Dangerously by Lydia Raurell.
A profile of Lydia Raurell, author of A Year of Dancing Dangerously, has splashed across the pages of the Palm Beach Daily News. Lydia's inspiring journey to become a ballroom dancer is documented in this new book, which also includes full-color photography, dance tips, and a complete listing of amateur dance competitions. A Year of Dancing Dangerously was also reviewed this week in Story Circle: "This inspirational and educational book, beautifully written by a dancer who is also a writer, will motivate anyone who reads it. . . Anyone who has a dream will be encouraged by Lydia's effort, determination, and courage."
Lydia Raurell, pictured here with Overlook publisher Peter Mayer, has written an amazing story of her journey through the world of pro-am ballroom dancing in A Year of Dancing Dangerously, a new book coming out in November. Beautifully illustrated with full-color photography, this inspiring volume chronicles Raurell's improbable rise from a beginnner to winner, culminating in her first place finishes in the DanceSport Series in 2005 andf 2o07. A Year of Dancing Dangerously is the perfect gift for all those who dare to dream and live to dance.
