Because the moves were so dynamic and the music was so high-energy, I really believed Sadie when she said it didn't matter if I got all the steps, as long as I kept moving. I left the studio with the biggest high, and I woke up the next morning sore all over (in the best way).

Let me say that their dancing in Silver Linings Playbook is hilarious, embarrassing, and heartwarming. But even more important to me (and any other woman who would rather gain weight than run): Dancing is a fantastically fun workout.

We worked our glutes and core and learned how to get over ourselves -- and threw up a few jazz hands.

I am dancing for Mikhail Baryshnikov in three days. But, I've been preparing for this performance my entire life.