folk dancing

Text and illustrations look at the life of Amalia Hern?ndez, the dancer and choreographer who founded the Mexican Folkloric Ballet, a dance organization that continues to perform today.

This book surveys all forms of dance throughout the world, discussing its cultural and social significance, its costume, its history, and noted dancers and choreographers.

Surveys all forms of dance throughout the world, discussing its cultural and social significance, its costume, its history, and noted dancers and choreographers.

Lupita is excited about dancing La Raspa, a Mexican folk dance, with her first-grade class at a celebration of Children's Day, El D?a de los Ni?os, but just before the performance her partner, Ernesto, sprains his ankle.

Surveys all forms of dance throughout the world, discussing its cultural and social significance, its costume, its history, and noted dancers and choreographers.

An introduction to the color and pageantry of Chinese dance. Features Chinese festival favorites like the percussive Lion Dance and the beautiful Fan and Ribbon dances. Also includes a short all-ages instructional section.

Examines the folk dances of many cultures which have been handed down from one generation to the next.

Presents an introduction to North American folk dance, and discusses the reasons why such dances have been developed by cultures throughout the world.