Behind the Sequins

<b>Leave it all on the floor...<br></b><br>In <i>Behind the Sequins</i> Queen of Latin and Head Judge on <i>Strictly Come Dancing</i> Shirley Ballas leads us through her dramatic and determined life from growing up on 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. <p/>Shirley Ballas has enjoyed a spectacular dance career spanning more than 40 years - she has Cha-Cha'd her way across the world's dance floors to become a multi-award-winning Latin and Ballroom champion and one of the most renowned dancers in the world. In 1996 Shirley retired from competitive dancing to become a<br>highly acclaimed coach and teacher. <p/>Speaking from the heart Shirley leaves her dancing shoes at the door to tell you the story of a fiery strong-willed grafter who danced through everything life threw at her and was never afraid to leave it all on the floor.