Danza!: Amalia Hern?ndez and El Ballet Folkl?rico de M?xico by Duncan Tonatiuh (

Description: Danza! by Duncan Tonatiuh Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description From award-winning author Duncan Tonatiuh comes the inspirational story of dancer Amalia Hernandez, founder of Mexicos Folkloric Ballet Publisher Description Award-winning author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh tells the story of Amalia Hern\u00e1ndez, dancer and founder of El Ballet Folkl\u00f3rico de M\u00e9xico. Published in time for the 100th anniversary of Hern\u00e1ndezs birth, Danza! is the first picture book about the famous dancer and choreographer.Danza! is a celebration of Hern\u00e1ndezs life and of the rich history of dance in Mexico. As a child, Amalia always thought she would grow up to be a teacher, until she saw a performance of dancers in her town square. She was fascinated by the way the dancers twirled and swayed, and she knew that someday she would be a dancer, too. She began to study many different types of dance, including ballet and modern, under some of the best teachers in the world. Hern\u00e1ndez traveled throughout Mexico studying and learning regional dances. Soon she founded her own dance company, El Ballet Folkl\u00f3rico de M\u00e9xico, where she integrated her knowledge of ballet and modern dance with folkloric dances. The group began to perform all over the country and soon all over the world, becoming an international sensation that still tours today.Duncan Tonatiuhs picture books have been honored with many awards and accolades, including the Pura Belpr\u00e9 Award, the Robert F. Sibert Award, and the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Award. With Tonatiuhs 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. Author Biography Duncan Tonatiuh was born in Mexico City and grew up in San Miguel de Allende, in the historical state of Guanajuato, Mexico. He studied writing and illustration at Parsons School of Design at the New School in New York City. His books, including A Land of Books, Feathered Serpent and the Five Suns, and The Princess and theWarrior, have received many awards over the years. He divides his time between New York City and Mexico. Details ISBN 1419725327 ISBN-13 9781419725326 Title Danza! Author Duncan Tonatiuh Format Hardcover Year 2017 Pages 32 Publisher Abrams GE_Item_ID:137699196; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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