Feel the Beat
Dance Poems That Zing from Salsa to Swing
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Marilyn Singer
About this listen
Listen to author Marilyn Singer read this lively collection of poems about dance to the rhythm of each style. The poems are accompanied by original music.
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. Enhanced by original music, the poems create a window to all the ways dance enters our lives and exists throughout many cultures. This audiobook will inspire listeners to get up and move.
Features music composed and performed by Jonathon Roberts.
©2017 Marilyn Singer (P)2017 Listening LibraryListeners also enjoyed...
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"An absolute delight to read, these poems will have children and adults moving to the beat. A charming addition to poetry and music collections." (School Library Journal)
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