Published in time for the 100th anniversary of Hernández’s birth, Danza is the first picture book about the famous dancer and choreographer. 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. Award-winning author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh tells the story of Amalia Hernández, dancer and founder of El Ballet Folklórico de México. Sibert Award, and the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Award. Duncan Tonatiuh's picture books have been honored with many awards and accolades, including the Pura Belpr#65533 Award, the Robert F. Award-winning author Duncan Tonatiuh tells the inspirational story of dancer Amalia Hernandez, founder of Ballet Folklorico de Mexico. The group began to perform all over the country and soon all over the world, becoming an international sensation that still tours today. Soon she founded her own dance company, El Ballet Folkl#65533 rico de M#65533 xico, where she integrated her knowledge of ballet and modern dance with folkloric dances.

Hern#65533 ndez traveled throughout Mexico studying and learning regional dances. She began to study many different types of dance, including ballet and modern, under some of the best teachers in the world. She was fascinated by the way the dancers twirled and swayed, and she knew that someday she would be a dancer, too. 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. Danza! is a celebration of Hern#65533 ndez's life and of the rich history of dance in Mexico. Published in time for the 100th anniversary of Hern#65533 ndez's birth, Danza! is the first picture book about the famous dancer and choreographer. Annotation: Award-winning author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh tells the story of Amalia Hern#65533 ndez, dancer and founder of El Ballet Folkl#65533 rico de M#65533 xico.Subtitle: Amalia Hernández and Mexico's Folkloric Ballet.

Danza! by Duncan Tonatiuh