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Feel the Beat: Dance Poems that Zing from Salsa to Swing
Feel the Beat: Dance Poems that Zing from Salsa to Swing | Marilyn Singer
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An irresistible book of poems about dancing that mimic the rhythms of social dances from cha-cha to two-step, by the acclaimed author of Mirror Mirror Marilyn Singer has crafted a vibrant collection of poems celebrating all forms of social dance from samba and salsa to tango and hip-hop. The rhythm of each poem mimics the beat of the dances’ steps. Together with Kristi Valiant’s dynamic illustrations, the poems create a window to all the ways dance enters our lives and exists throughout many cultures. This ingenious collection will inspire readers to get up and move! Included with the e-book is an audio recording of the author reading each poem accompanied by original music.
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Listening to these poems -- read by the author and set to music -- is the best way to experience these poems celebrating dance!

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It's too late for this one tonight, but I can not wait to listen to the author read her poems set to the matching music for each dance style! The hard cover comes with a CD. 🎧

Oh yeah, the illustrations are stunning! And notes about the various dances are included at the end.

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