Jennifer Lawrence has "two left feet" when it comes to dancing.

The Hunger Games actress struggled when she had to shoot scenes for her role as a dance expert in upcoming film Silver Linings Playbook - based on author Matthew Quick's best-seller - because she has no rhythm or co-ordination. Jennifer's character Tiffany is a grieving widow who helps former teacher/mental institution patient Pat - played by Bradley Cooper - win back his wife. Only there is one condition, he has to partner her in a dance competition.

"I have two left feet, and I'm not exactly a graceful mover. Bradley's the one who can dance - and he's not supposed to know how to!" she told The Daily Mail.

The 22-year-old beauty didn't expect to be offered the role, joking that she didn't think they'd hire a "klutz." However, she wowed director David O. Russell - who directed Oscar-winning film The Fighter - with an audition conducted via internet video chat service Skype.

"Jennifer did her audition on Skype from her parents' home in Louisville. I knew she was Tiffany the moment I saw it. She was funny and she just has a quality about her," he said.

The film also stars Robert De Niro and Jacki Weaver as Pat's parents and Julia Styles as his wife Veronica.