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Fear of success is a short story about Ricardo, a famous dancer gone soft, who only does private lessons. But one day, things change, as three inspiring young women come in and ask him to teach his special way of dancing. Ricardo is reluctant at first, but eventually excepts, and sees a special talent in one of them.
When that hidden talent for dancing is revealed, Ricardo decides to sign his dancers on the Havana Dance Competition to win first prize this time, with one of the new dancers.
Written by Heather Morin
Published by AmorBooks
The modern days of Havana, Cuba, have left the town in a ruin of culture, music, and revolutionary spirit. Although poor, the people provide goods and services for themselves, the city thriving in healthcare and exporting locally produced goods. The culture in itself is fundamentally based on dancing, singing and expressing your mind freely.
Ricardo Hernandez was an underachiever, an ex-professional dancer, bald with a mustache. He was now pretty much broke, surviving on giving dancing lessons to young inspiring ballerinas. He used to be one of the top dancers of the capital, performing dances at the National Opera House, known by all and cheered by many.
Unfortunately, the fame got to his head, and he started missing the rehearsals, or showing up late…
