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School Library Journal
Reviewed on January 1, 2011
Gr 3–5—Ancona turns his attention to flamenco in a photo essay about its history, technique, traditions, and performance. He features young students and performers of Flamenco's Next Generation, a Santa Fe group, and records their rehearsal solos and studio training. A discussion of Gypsy origins of the dance and its European de...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on January 1, 2011
In the tradition of Jill Krementz's A Very Young Dancer (rev. 4/77) and his own Twins on Toes (with author Joan Anderson, rev. 11/93), Ancona follows flamenco student Janira as she and her classmates learn an "art that goes back a long, long time." Ancona's narration skillfully paces Janira's preparation for performance with the history of flamenco—and the inextricably connected...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2010
Flamenco student Janira and her classmates learn an "art that goes back a long, long time." Ancona's narration skillfully paces Janira'...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
