Carla and Leo's World of Dance by Agatha Relota

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I happen to know Agatha from the modeling world... I  knew about her dance experience I'm happy to pass on the the news about her book!

MODEL Agatha Relota has been dancing since she was four years old so, when she decided to write a children's book - Carla & Leo's World of Dance - there was only one subject she wanted to explore. Despite an impressive modeling cv - Storm Models' Relota has worked with Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Hermès and Nina Ricci and been photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, Steven Klein, Juergen Teller and David LaChapelle - she decided the world of dance held more excitement and allure for children.

Illustrated by Thierry Perez - a Paris-based fashion illustrator who has worked with Jean-Paul Gaultier, Azzedine Alaïa, Madonna, Gianni Versace, Prince, Cher and Kylie Minogue 

 About the book

Carla and Leo’s World of Dance takes young readers ages 8 to 12 on a journey to the magical dance school of the beautiful Miss Paulina, who leads 10-year-olds Carla and Leo on a worldwide tour of ballroom dance. Their journey covers ten styles: the waltz, foxtrot, swing, merengue, mambo, cha cha, rumba, salsa, tango, and samba. For each style, Miss Paulina provides its cultural and geographical origin as well as rhythmic step patterns. All this is presented with a delightful narrative written by author, fashion model, dancer, and mother of two Agatha Relota. The book pops with more than 50 colorful illustrations from Paris fashion illustrator Thierry Perez, and Jessica Alba penned the charming introduction.

Children will love this fresh take on ballroom dancing, while parents will love the educational content. Readers of all ages are sure to finish the book with a new rhythm in their steps, ready to dance their way around the world.

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