Crafterina (CrafterinaŽ Book Series) - Softcover

Salgado, Vanessa

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0988665204 ISBN 13: 9780988665200

Publisher: Crafterina, 2012

Synopsis

Storybook + Craft Book + Dance Lesson = Crafterina!
Crafterina is a little ballerina who loves to create and dance! In the afternoon she first makes her craft and then she is free to prance! By using her imagination and her heart (and a little craft glue!) she is able to make her dreams come true! She dances in all of her adventures! She loves reading, playdates, pretending, butterflies, creating, crafting, tutus, cupcakes, daydreaming, and of course, dancing in her Saturday morning ballet class! Create your dream with CrafterinaŽ today!

The Story behind Crafterina!
After teaching children's dance classes across New York City for a number of years, professional dancer and visual artist Vanessa Salgado always encountered the same question from parents: what can we practice at home to make my child a better dancer? Vanessa's answer always surprised them: don't practice the classroom exercises at home— instead, expose your child to the arts, encourage them to play, and share with them a love of dance. Eventually, after realizing that parents needed a bit of help doing just that, Vanessa created CrafterinaŽ, a storybook and dance education brand for the whole family.

Benefits of Learning with CrafterinaŽ!
Check out the many benefits of Crafterina's interdisciplinary learning experience! 🩰🎨
💡 Promotes problem solving
💃 Develops kinesthetic awareness
🎉 Sparks imaginative thinking and play
👣 Encourages improvisation and exploration
🎨 Cultivates artistry
👏 Practices building skills + making
📚 Celebrates literacy
🧠 Strengthens mind + body connections
🌞 Generates confidence, a sense of self, and feeling of achievement

CrafterinaŽ Book Series Collection
Storybooks
Crafterina
A Day at the National Museum of Dance

Alphabet Books
ABCs of Ballet
ABCs of Animals Dances

Coloring & Craft Books
Nutcracker Coloring & Craft Book
Swan Lake Coloring & Craft Book
Halloween Coloring & Craft Book

Interactive Dance-along eBooks
Halloween Dance Moves
Nutcracker

IN THE NEWS
"If you're gift hunting for the tiny dancer in your life, consider the CrafterinaŽ series." ~ Metro US Newspaper

"This interactive workbook is as fun as it is festive. Whether you’re new to the barre or you’re a seasoned dancer preparing for your studio’s performance of The Nutcracker, you and your fellow bunheads will have a blast coloring all the fantastical characters from the beloved holiday ballet. Between costume masks and paper-dolls this book gives you creative license to create your own version of The Nutcracker." ~ Dance Spirit Magazine

CrafterinaŽ Books have been featured in Dance Teacher Magazine, Dance Spirit, Dance Informa, and Metro US Newspaper, among others.

For more information, visit our website: www.Crafterina.com

About this title

About the Author

About the Author and Illustrator: Vanessa Salgado is a Professional Dancer and Visual Artist based out of New York City. She has taught creative movement and foundational ballet classes to many little dancers throughout Manhattan. Vanessa is a graduate of the world famous Alvin Ailey/Fordham University BFA Program at Lincoln Center. She also holds a Certification in Dance Education from the Dance Education Laboratory at the NY 92nd St. Y Harkness Dance Center. Her earliest memories involve story time with her dad, creating with her mom after school, and attending weekend ballet class alongside her sister, Donna. Her interests in visual art revealed themselves wholeheartedly in high school as she simultaneously trained vigorously for the professional dance world. As she transitioned into her college days and now into her professional life, her incessant doodles and crafting have remained a source of wonder for all those around her. For more information about Vanessa, please visit www.VanessaSalgado.com. Please visit www.Crafterina.com for children’s crafts and dance resources.

Edition details

• Publisher: Crafterina
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0988665204
• ISBN 13: 9780988665200
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 54