No! Your Other Left Foot

This memoir blends humor with a behind-the-scenes look at the world of dance studios. Retired sixty-something art teacher Thea Clark changes her life when she takes up competitive ballroom dancing. Paired with her handsome teacher Michael she wins competitions, but her joy dissolves when she discovers Michael is dying of AIDS. Despite tragedy, hope appears in the guise of a new dance partner, who takes her to higher plateaus of competition, applause and awards.