- SKU: 9781434383785
- BARCODE: 9781434383785
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The Life of an NBA Dancer: Truths Not Seen on the Court - Paperback
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by Yaa Obeng Whitmore (Author)
The Life of an NBA Dancer: Truths Not Seen on the Court takes an introspective look at the true politics dealt with behind the scenes of a sports organization. This book also addresses several of the taboos about dancers and professional athletes in the sports industry. In addition to the truths and the myths involved with performing for and working within the entertainment industry, this book teaches a variety of skills needed for aspiring rookie and veteran dancers interested in auditioning for professional sports teams. Learn about the sacrifices and time commitment needed to succeed in the sports industry. Also gain an understanding of the earning potential available and the required health and fitness practices. Yaa Obeng Whitmore is a veteran dancer and choreographer with more than twenty-five years of experience and is considered one of the nation's top performers. She is currently a sports entertainment consultant and owner of the premier company Your Own Way Consulting, LLC. Her company specializes in working with professional and semiprofessional dancers, sports performers, and entertainment teams. Her company website is www.yowconsulting.com. Throughout her career, Whitmore has successfully performed on some of the world's largest stages, including that of the centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. A dancer and cheerleader for a variety of NBA, WNBA, and AFL sports organizations, she also appeared in music videos and television specials with some of the nation's top award-winning actors and musical artists. A native of Monrovia, Liberia, with roots in Ghana, West Africa, Yaa Obeng Whitmore currently lives in North Carolina with her husband Derrick. Visit her website at www.NBADancer.com.
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