What I Learned Half Naked: Tales of a Pro Cheerleader

Leslie shares the full experience of being a professional cheerleader in Texas. For the first time ever she honestly reveals a hidden and sometimes questionable side of cheerleading. The book is titled “What I Learned Half Naked: Tales of a Pro Cheerleader” as it documents the many lessons Leslie learned in uniform during her cheerleading journey. The book reflects good and bad times spent working as a cheerleader, choreographer, assistant director and director. Leslie was privileged to spend time working with the Dallas Mavs, the Dallas Cowboys, the Dallas Burn, the Coca-Cola Cheer team and the Dallas Sidekicks. Leslie is hopeful that her book will inspire a positive change in the professional cheerleading industry that is years overdue. Leslie had been teaching dance in the Dallas area for 24 years. She is married, has two daughters and currently lives in McKinney, Texas.