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Danza!

Amalia Hernandez and El Ballet Folklorico de Mexico

by Duncan Tonatiuh
Duncan Tonatiuh
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As a child, Amalia always thought she would grow up to be a teacher-that is, until she saw dancers perform in her town square. She was fascinated by the way they twirled and swayed, and she knew that someday she would be a dancer, too. When she began to study dance, she studied many different types, including ballet and modern, under some of the best teachers in the world. But she didn't stop there. She also traveled throughout Mexico to learn its regional dances. Soon, she founded her own dance company, El Ballet Folklorico de Mexico, where she integrated her knowledge of ballet and modern dance with folkloric dances. Her company then began performing all over the country- and soon all over the world-and became an international sensation that still tours today.

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    October 10, 2017

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      • ISBN: 9781666588965
      • File size: 10692 KB
      • Duration: 00:22:16

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Adriana Sananes narrates with the exuberance and lightness of voice that Amalia Hernandez, the founder of the Ballet Folkl�rico de M�xico, choreographs into her dances. Young listeners will revel in this biography of Hernandez, beginning with her early love of dance--both ballet and modern--and then following Amalia as she travels around Mexico collecting ideas about dance, history, art, and costumes to weave into her works. Recognition for Hernandez and her dance company spread throughout the world. Sananes sets a fast pace, and repeated listens are helpful to take in the whole story. An author's note adds many details about Hernandez's life and the increased interest in Mexican folkloric dances, as does the glossary. Mexican music provides background sound throughout. A.R. © AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine
    • Publisher's Weekly

      August 7, 2017
      Tonatiuh follows his picture book biographies of Diego Rivera and José Guadalupe Posada with a vibrant introduction to a Mexican artist who made her mark in the arena of dance. Inspired by the danzas she saw performed on the streets of Mexico City as a child, Amalia Hernández went on to study ballet before being exposed to modern dance. Eventually, she became a choreographer and founded a company that sought to pay tribute to Mexico’s past and present, fusing her study of traditional dances from across the country (“She paid special attention to the steps, the music, and the outfits people wore”) with top-notch production values. Employhis his customary brand of Mixtec-inspired collage, Tonatiuh makes expert use of photographic bits of lace, cloth, and hair to bring warmth to the dancers, who dip and turn on each spread. A closing note and glossary provide additional context and insight. Ages 6–10.

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