My forthcoming book, “Dancing Queens & Kings,” is calling for participation. The only requirement is that you have competed at the USDC or OSB and have an interesting story to tell. Below is the new and final timeline:
- 12/31/2023: 1 page highlighting your compelling story in pro/am ballroom dancing.
- 1/31/2024: 10-page full story.
- 4/30/2024: Book review by Sam Sodano.
- 6/30/2024: Publication at Amazon.
I am looking for 40 stories and will accept up to 50 submissions of 1 page (1st come, 1st accepted). After your 1 page is accepted, your 10-page is almost guaranteed to be included in the book, unless it is so poorly written that it is totally unsalvageable.
In this post, I will provide eight examples of 1 page as follows (age group):
- Pamela Melton (S2).
- Toni Tallerino (S1).
- Elaine Krieger (S1).
- Jane Zhang (S1).
- Joan Goddard (S1).
- Brian Ames (C).
- Gretchen Beckwith (C).
- Amber Haider (B).
1. Example 1: Pamela Melton
2. Example 2: Toni Tallerino
3. Example 3: Elaine Krieger
4. Example 4: Jane Zhang
5. Example 5: Brian Ames
6. Example 6: Joan Goddard
7. Example 7: Gretchen Beckwith
8. Example 8: Amber Haider
9. Discussion
Eight examples, eight different stories!
There has never been a book like this, nor will there be in the foreseeable future. So, seize the opportunity to make history along with the industry’s “who is who” – No guts, no glory!
Like all my writings, this book strives to be intellectually rigorous. For example, nobody in the book claims to be a US champion, let alone a world champion. Instead, state, “she won at USDC 2023 or OSB 2023”.
Like all my writings, this book strives to be time-testable. For example, twenty years from now, you would be very happy to read this book again, recalling your brilliant past …
For more about this book, read: Dancing Queens & Kings: FAQs & As.
10. Closing
Together, let us make the ballroom dancing industry better, faster!
