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Danza!: Amalia Hernández and Mexico’s Folkloric Ballet

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Award-winning writer and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh tells the story of Amalia Hernández, dancer and founding father of El Ballet Folklórico de México.

Published in time for the 100th anniversary of Hernández’s birth, Danza! is the first picture book about the famous dancer and choreographer.

Danza! is a celebration of Hernández’s life and of the rich history of dance in Mexico. As a child, Amalia at all times thought she would grow up to be a teacher, until she saw a performance of dancers in her town square. She used to be fascinated by the way the dancers twirled and swayed, and she knew that sooner or later she would be a dancer, too. She began to study many several types of dance, including ballet and modern, under probably the most best teachers on this planet. Hernández traveled during Mexico studying and learning regional dances. Soon she founded her own dance company, El Ballet Folklórico de México, where she integrated her knowledge of ballet and modern dance with folkloric dances. The group began to perform in all places the country and soon in all places the world, becoming an international sensation that still tours today.

Duncan Tonatiuh’s picture books have been honored with many awards and accolades, including the Pura Belpré Award, the Robert F. Sibert Award, and the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Award. With Tonatiuh’s distinctive Mixtec-inspired artwork and colorful drawings that seem to leap off the page, Danza! will enthrall and inspire young readers with the fascinating story of this important dancer and choreographer.

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