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1) Jam, too?
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"A jam session forms, instrument by instrument, and welcomes a child who loves dancing along"--
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"The dynamic history of the innovative, beloved, and critically acclaimed dance theater company, with revelatory behind-the-scenes details of its creators and significant works The ingeniously innovative and enduringly popular American dance theater company Pilobolus has helped redefine, remix, and rejuvenate the essence of dance with its eclectic sensibility and daring athleticism. Now, for the first time, the story of Pilobolus, from its counterculture...
3) Waci! Dance!
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"A mother shares Lakota cultural experiences with her daughter, introducing her to waci (dance) as a way to celebrate life. Wacipi (powwow), where dancing occurs, is a setting for Indigenous song, dance, regalia, food and crafts. A warm, family story for all ages, Waci! Dance! visually embraces the joy of being together and caring for each other. (A glossary and author note are included.)"--
4) Desert Queen
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STONEWALL BOOK AWARD HONOR
BEST OF THE YEAR
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In a kaleidoscope of desert sands and swirling skirts, Queen Harish takes flight. This picture book biography, spun in vibrant verse by Jyoti Gopal, traces the journey of a beloved Rajasthani drag performer who defied tradition and dazzled the world.
Fueled by an inner fire, young Harish yearns...
BEST OF THE YEAR
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In a kaleidoscope of desert sands and swirling skirts, Queen Harish takes flight. This picture book biography, spun in vibrant verse by Jyoti Gopal, traces the journey of a beloved Rajasthani drag performer who defied tradition and dazzled the world.
Fueled by an inner fire, young Harish yearns...
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" Sports Illustrated Kids spotlights football's most signature moves and celebrations in this action-packed book for young sports fans. Patrick Mahomes' no-look pass play. Barry Sanders' jump cut. The Griddy Dance. These are some of football's most signature moves and celebrations! In this high-interest book, discover the history behind these iconic moves and many more-from the athletes who made them famous to their history within the game. Created...
10) Aloha everything
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Since the day that Ano was born, her heart has been connected to her home. But, this adventurous child has a lot to learn! When Ano begins to dance hula -- a storytelling dance form that carries the knowledge, history, and folklore of the Hawaiian people -- Ano comes to understand the true meaning of aloha.
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"The forgotten story of a pioneering group of five Black ballerinas, the first principals in the Dance Theatre of Harlem, who traveled the world as highly celebrated stars in their field and whose legacy was erased from history until now. At the height of the Civil Rights movement, Lydia Abarca was a Black prima ballerina with a major international dance company-the Dance Theatre of Harlem. She was the first Black ballerina on the cover of Dance magazine,...
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Puercoesp̕n ha organizado una gran fiesta a la que van a ir todos los animales de la selva, aunque a Jim Panč no le apetece mucho porque no sabe bailar. Sus amigos intentan ensęarle unos cuantos pasos molones, pero por mucho que Jim se zarandee, se contonee y se pavonee, no lo pasa bien... hasta que B͠falo confiesa que ̌l tambǐn se siente un poco inc̤modo. ¿No ser̀ que de vez en cuando sentirte un poco nerviosos es de lo m̀s normal? --Page...
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"Sam Francisco King of the Disco is a rollicking story about a bunch of cool cats that just want to party despite the best efforts of a grumpy neighbour who tries repeatedly to silence them. It's a celebration of dance and music that should appeal to children and adults alike with lots of humour and charm. It makes a great read aloud and the illustrations have amazing energy."--
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"Get up and get moving with GoNoodle! The Blazer Fresh crew loves to spot patterns - they see them everywhere! Join them in this storybook based on GoNoodle's "Banana Banana Meatball," the popular video and song about patterns that includes a dash of dancing and a huge helping of good old-fashioned fun!"--