Chloe Cha Cha's in London is a one-of-a-kind illustrated children's book about a girl who chooses to leave her parents, her home, and her comforts to move to a foreign country to pursue her dreams of becoming a competitive ballroom dancer. This fictional story is also a magical dancing adventure sharing the importance of family, friends, and teachers who believe in you.
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Can you over come your fears and learn to dance?
Chloe Cha Cha's in London is a one of a kind children's fictional story about a girl who chooses to leave her parents, her home and her comforts to move to a foreign country to pursue her dreams of becoming a competitive ballroom dancer when all she wants to do is give up and go back home.
By the end of the book you would have been taught the basic to the Cha-Cha dance and have the opportunity to follow a video link that takes you to the author's themselves teaching and breaking down the basic step.
Inspired by the real lives of co-author's Corky Ballas and Carolina Orlovsky parents, coaches, champions and world renowned dancers themselves.
Not everyone gets to win and success does not come without sacrifice and effort even if you are just a kid. Chloe finds out what it takes to become good at something. Commitment, the agreement you make with yourself that no matter what, you are not going to let yourself quit. After dedicating hours of practice time to overcoming challenges she faces, she realizes what she is capable of but only if she does the work and sees it through. With the support of her family and her teachers Chloe finds the motivation to keep going.
Chloe's journey shows you it's ok to cry and feel discouraged but not let yourself give up. It encourages you to get up, wipe your tears, experience your feelings but then get right back to work! With the help of the Spin family World Ballroom Champions and her brother Chloe conquers her fears of not being good enough.
This book is for kids between the ages of 5 and 11 but also for their parents and family members who remember what it was like to learn something new and desperately want to be good at it. It is also for anyone who has wanted a glimpse into the world of Ballroom dancing and what it takes to become a champion.
The first book of a 22 book series introducing the loveable characters of Chloe, Alex, George, Mr. And Mrs. Spin as they take you on dancing adventures all over the globe while teaching you the basic step of a new dance and sharing the rich culture, tradition, and history of each dance style.
Travel the world through Chloe's eyes as she overcomes challenges, meets new friends, and learns new dances in some of the World's most sought after destinations.
Kids ages 5-11 and their parents!
Carolina Orlovsky, started dance at 5 years old in Toronto, Canada. She moved to New York City at 18 to pursue her dream of dance. First starting out training at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center, then winning the Richard Elenor Scholarship for Dance at Broadway Center and training with Ann Reinking, Gwen Verdon, Gregory Hines, among many others in Ann’s Broadway Theater Project. In 2001 she made the decision to commit her life to Ballroom Dancing. Winning the World Mambo Title, World American Rhythm Show Dance Title, 3x Rhythm Vice Champion, 9x Rhythm Finalist and World Finalist in the Cabaret Division. She has worked as a choreographer for Celine Dion, So you think you can Dance, and appeared in many stage productions. She also works as a traveling consultant for Arthur Murray International, as well as being an International Judge, Coach, and Lecturer.
Corky Ballas, has raised his son Mark Ballas, Derek Hough, Julianne Hough, into champions and amazing artists. He himself is a 3 time World and 10 US Latin Champion. He partnered with Cloris Leachman and Florence Henderson on Dancing with the Stars, as well as being featured on the Super Bowl Pepsi commercial with Sofia Vergara. He is a World Renowned Coach, Choreographer, Lecturer and Judge.
250 copies • Partial manuscript.
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Ballast Books is a full-service hybrid publisher that handles all aspects of book creation, design, publishing, marketing, distribution, and platform building. We help our authors sell more books, secure more keynotes, do more consulting, earn more customers, and book more media appearances.
We want to work with the best of the best: Former Special Operations Forces, CEOs, big thinkers, industry-leading experts. Top-performing people with experiences worth sharing and skills that translate into a larger message and goal.
We've seen particular success with military memoirs, but we've also recently hired a children's book specialist, so we run the spectrum of genres. We're a small but growing team and take pride in dedicating more time and energy to all our authors than traditional publishers.
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250 copies • Partial manuscript.
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Hi there,
Here is a quick update from me and Corky! First of all we want to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation in your …
I am so thrilled for you two! This is a wonderful new venture! Best wishes!!!
What a fabulous idea. I ordered 5 books. I wish u snd Corky the best of luck .
Carolina,
Love, love the theme of this book!!! What a wonderful gift you are giving to children and adults as well!!! Thank you for sending to me!!
❤️Stacey Bernard
What an amazing and talented couple! Thank You for creating this amazing book 👏👌
Looking forward to reading your book!! Congratulations!
Wishing you tremendous success with your new book!
Cant wait to read it and keep it for my future kids! 🤗
Can't wait to read it!
Love you both! Paul and Chip Teaching children how to deal with rejection and disappointment in a healthy way is so incredibly important. Having worked in healthcare for 32 years you see when adults have not developed this emotional intelligence and skill set, keep it up I love you both Paul!!
Thank you so much for your faith and support in us! It means so much 💖🙏
Congratulations and many successes to you with your beautiful book. I gave 10 scholarships to single mother outrich girls and I'm sure it will be an inspiration for these girls . Hugs 🤗
I can’t wait to received your beautiful inspiring book!
Good luck with this fun educational and exciting venture!
Robyn Shreiber
What a great thing to do. Always love to see you dancing. Keep it up and I will too!
So excited to share this with my nieces!!
So happy and proud that you guys are doing this. What a a amazing way to share your gifts with the world!!
Wishing you the best on this exciting project Carolina. My 3 year old great niece just loves dancing and will love this story.
Would be lovely if you could sign it for Penelope.
Best. Kush.
You have a inspiring story and it's presented beautifully in this book. I'm excited for your success
Can’t wait to share this with my kiddos!!! You’re doing great things, my friends!
Can't wait to get my copy. Thank for sharing.
Can't wait to read it, and share it with Jacob. This is amazing! So excited 🥰
Thank you Carolina! I can’t wait to read this special book 💃💕 TJ
I'm really looking forward to it!
You are an inspiration for what you have accomplished in your life while staying humble and grounded. God definitely smiled a little longer when you were born my friend. Wish you and your family only the best in life.
Thank you, Corky and Carolina, for sharing the transformative gift of dance to children around the world.
Break legs, Carolina and Corky!
We are so excited to support
$25
38 readers
1 Autographed Book
Includes:
$125
11 readers
5 Autographed Books plus a free virtual live Read-A-Loud event with Carolina
Includes:
$375
3 readers
10 Book package with a live 45 min virtual personalized lesson for you and your group while meeting authors and champions Corky and Carolina
Includes:
$1250
1 reader
50 Books to be used for children’s libraries everywhere.
Includes:
$1500
1 reader
50 books with a 10 session coaching day with Corky Ballas OR Carolina choose privates, workshops or group classes. Include Question and Answer with one of the authors.
Includes:
$3000
1 reader
100 Books with a 20 session Coaching Day
10 sessions with Corky and 10 sessions with Carolina, can be taught by both during one session or separately. Workshops, privates, group classes, staff training, 30 min Question and Answer with both authors, as well as book signing.
Includes:
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We can’t wait to read your book. Congratulations 👏