"If you can walk, you can dance. All you have to do is kick, step, turn, hop, jump, reach, leap, and wiggle."

In Let's Dance, George Ancona introduces readers to dances from around the world. Readers learn Bacongo is the national dance of the Congo in Africa while the Jarana is a dance from the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico.  Let's Dance features the various styles, costumes, and occasions associated with dancing. From dancers that tell stories to dancing just for fun, Ancona definitely doesn't skip a beat with this book!

The text is simple and includes brief descriptions of various types of cultural dances. The brief descriptions accompany photographs of dancers twirling, skipping, and jumping through the pages inviting young readers to join in on the fun!

From Scottish country dancers in plaid skirts and knee-length socks to a dancer performing the Chinese Lion dance in costume, Ancona truly captures the essence of dance as it relates to cultures.  Through lively photographs, he definitely presents dance as a diverse form of expression. With pictures of olive-toned Korean fan dancers and bronzed-toned young male Indian performers, Ancona effectively communicates that dancing can be enjoyed by everyone!  

Children and adults captivated by dance will enjoy this book. It will surely sweep you off your feet!