Ballroom dancing is a partnership and writing this book was no different. As a debut novelist I couldn’t have written this without the support of my wonderful writing collaborator. Thank you for all that you’ve done, it’s been a pleasure. Over many hours and weeks you guided me and helped me turn my story ideas into this finished book – a dream of mine that has now come true.

A lot of the ideas that this novel grew from were inspired by all the fascinating, talented, inspirational and eccentric people I’ve met and the places I’ve had the great fortune to have visited or performed in during my years in this magical world of dance. Thank you to every one of you.

And finally, but most importantly, thank you to you – my readers. Without you there would be no novel.

About the Author

About the Author

Anton Du Beke is one of the most instantly recognisable dancers today, best known for his role on the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, which he has featured on since its conception in 2004. His debut album reached the Top 20, and his sell-out Dance Tour has been running for over a decade.

A household name and all-round entertainer, known as Mr Debonair, Anton brings all the wit, charm and style he’s famous for to this, his debut novel.

Letter from Author

Hello my loves,

As I write this it still doesn’t quite seem real that it will be going inside my book. My book. I still get excited saying that. I’m an author now, don’t you know? It feels tremendous and I am so pleased that you’ve got it and, hopefully, have read it!

I just wanted to write this little note to say thank you. As some of you may know I’ve always loved books and reading and it has been a dream of mine to write a novel, which is why I am so thrilled about this one. But it couldn’t have happened without you – my readers. If you’ve bought this book, thank you. If you were given this book as a gift, thank you (and the person who bought it for you), frankly I don’t mind how you got a hold of the book, thank you for reading it.