Ole! Flamenco

Name: Ole! Flamenco
ISBN: 9781620143131

For the child curious about different cultures or starting their first dance class, this photoessay captures the vibrant rhythm and history of flamenco.

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About This Book

Reach for this book when your child is starting a new performance art or expresses curiosity about how different cultures blend together to create something beautiful. This photoessay introduces the vibrant world of flamenco by following young students in New Mexico as they master the complex rhythms of song, dance, and guitar. It is an excellent choice for building a sense of pride in heritage and showing the discipline required to turn practice into passion. Through stunning photography and clear historical context, George Ancona illustrates how art can be a bridge between the past and the present. It is perfect for elementary aged children who are ready to see real-world examples of dedication, creativity, and cultural identity in action. This book transforms a specific dance into a broader lesson on how global influences shape the traditions we love today.

Celebrating Heritage Dance Creativity & Imagination Starting a New Activity Music Latin American Culture Self-Confidence & Identity Pride & Accomplishment

What Parents Should Know

Sensitive Topics

The book is secular and celebratory. It briefly mentions the history of marginalized groups (Gitanos) and their role in creating flamenco as a form of expression against hardship, but it does so in a hopeful, artistic context.