Escrito por una renombrada educadora de primera infancia e intérprete, este es el primero de tres libros en una serie que presenta las grandes familias de la danza: ballet, hiphop y jazz.
The first in a series that introduces three major dance families: ballet, hip-hop, and jazz, from a world-renowned early childhood educator and performer.
Esta primera introducción a la danza clásica comienza con una explicación simple de lo que define a los bailarines clásicos. Luego se les invita a los jóvenes lectores a explorar las diferentes danzas clásicas, desde el ballet hasta el Kabuki, pasando por el nado sincronizado, las maneras en las que los bailarines se mueven y con quiénes se mueven.
Esta serie alentadora sobre la danza servirá de inspiración para que los pequeños bailen en su casa o en su comunidad, en calcetines o zapatillas de ballet, solos o acompañados.
This first introduction to classical dance begins with a simple explanation of what defines a classical dancer. Young readers are then invited on a global exploration of different classical dances, from ballet to synchronized swimming to Kabuki; the ways dancers move; and who they move with.
This encouraging dance series will inspire young children to dance in their home or in their community, in socks or ballet shoes, and alone or with others.
Dr. Rekha S. Rajan (she/her) is a musical theater and operatic performer, early childhood educator, professor, and author of a number of publications on the arts in education. She is the recipient of several grants, including a two-year research grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, has performed in a variety of venues, including Carnegie Hall and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and sits on various statewide curriculum boards. Rekha specializes in introducing children to the arts. Her debut children’s book, AMAZING LANDMARKS (Scholastic, 2022), is a STEAM compendium of the stories behind how and why 10 iconic landmarks were built. Her parenting book THE READ ALOUD FACTOR (Chicago Review Press, 2022) will provide a modern, inclusive approach to establishing read-aloud routines for busy families, featuring diverse reading lists, using music, working around technology, and addressing multilingual dynamics. Rekha’s work consistently draws from her professional expertise as an educator and performer, her South Asian heritage, and her abiding love of music. Rekha sings everyday with her husband and three children and when she’s not writing, she is playing the djembe, mridangam, trumpet, ukulele, and piano.
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Chris Park has been a professional illustrator for over twelve years. Some of his previous clients include TBS, Team Coco, Rolling Stone, American Greetings Co., Cloudco Entertainment, Pro Publica, Sleeping Bear Press, Usborne Publishing, and Lightspeed Magazine. He coauthored and illustrated his debut picture book, Little Sock, with his wife Kia. Chris lives in Minnesota with his wife and two sons.
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Escrito por una renombrada educadora de primera infancia e intérprete, este es el primero de tres libros en una serie que presenta las grandes familias de la danza: ballet, hiphop y jazz.
The first in a series that introduces three major dance families: ballet, hip-hop, and jazz, from a world-renowned early childhood educator and performer.
Esta primera introducción a la danza clásica comienza con una explicación simple de lo que define a los bailarines clásicos. Luego se les invita a los jóvenes lectores a explorar las diferentes danzas clásicas, desde el ballet hasta el Kabuki, pasando por el nado sincronizado, las maneras en las que los bailarines se mueven y con quiénes se mueven.
Esta serie alentadora sobre la danza servirá de inspiración para que los pequeños bailen en su casa o en su comunidad, en calcetines o zapatillas de ballet, solos o acompañados.
This first introduction to classical dance begins with a simple explanation of what defines a classical dancer. Young readers are then invited on a global exploration of different classical dances, from ballet to synchronized swimming to Kabuki; the ways dancers move; and who they move with.
This encouraging dance series will inspire young children to dance in their home or in their community, in socks or ballet shoes, and alone or with others.
Author
Dr. Rekha S. Rajan (she/her) is a musical theater and operatic performer, early childhood educator, professor, and author of a number of publications on the arts in education. She is the recipient of several grants, including a two-year research grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, has performed in a variety of venues, including Carnegie Hall and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and sits on various statewide curriculum boards. Rekha specializes in introducing children to the arts. Her debut children’s book, AMAZING LANDMARKS (Scholastic, 2022), is a STEAM compendium of the stories behind how and why 10 iconic landmarks were built. Her parenting book THE READ ALOUD FACTOR (Chicago Review Press, 2022) will provide a modern, inclusive approach to establishing read-aloud routines for busy families, featuring diverse reading lists, using music, working around technology, and addressing multilingual dynamics. Rekha’s work consistently draws from her professional expertise as an educator and performer, her South Asian heritage, and her abiding love of music. Rekha sings everyday with her husband and three children and when she’s not writing, she is playing the djembe, mridangam, trumpet, ukulele, and piano.
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Chris Park has been a professional illustrator for over twelve years. Some of his previous clients include TBS, Team Coco, Rolling Stone, American Greetings Co., Cloudco Entertainment, Pro Publica, Sleeping Bear Press, Usborne Publishing, and Lightspeed Magazine. He coauthored and illustrated his debut picture book, Little Sock, with his wife Kia. Chris lives in Minnesota with his wife and two sons.
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