Color Dance

Name: Color Dance
ISBN: 9780440849490

For the child who is mesmerized by the colors in their paint set or the way light changes. A visual journey into how primary colors mix through movement.

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About This Book

Reach for this book when your child starts noticing how colors interact in their world or when they are expressing themselves through movement and dance. It is a perfect choice for the creative child who learns best through visual and kinetic stimulation. Color Dance uses the graceful medium of dance to introduce the complex concepts of color theory. As dancers move across the page with flowing scarves, children witness the literal blending of primary colors into secondary and tertiary shades. This book fosters a sense of wonder and curiosity about the physical world, making it an ideal companion for ages 3 to 7. It encourages collaboration and shows how individual elements can come together to create something entirely new and beautiful. It is an artistic, gentle introduction to STEM concepts through the lens of performance art.

Art & Creativity Curiosity & Wonder Dance Creativity & Imagination Teamwork & Collaboration

What Parents Should Know

Sensitive Topics

None. The book is entirely secular and focused on artistic and scientific discovery.

Ideal Reader

A preschooler or kindergartner who is highly tactile or visual. It is particularly suited for a child who loves 'The Dot' or 'Press Here' but wants to see those concepts applied to the human body and performance.

Parent Prep

This book can be read cold. However, it is most effective if the parent points out the specific areas where the translucent scarves overlap to help the child 'see' the new color being formed. A parent might reach for this after seeing their child struggle with a 'ruined' painting where colors turned muddy, or conversely, after seeing a child's eyes light up when two colors accidentally mix on a palette.