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“Tutus y Calaveras”
By Author and D&D teacher, Elizabeth Azamatov
Discover the magic of ballet and the playful tradition of calaveritas literarias in Tutus y Calaveras. This charming bilingual book brings young dancers, famous ballet stars, and colorful skeletons together in clever, poetic rhymes that celebrate life, creativity, and Mexican culture. Perfect for children, ballet lovers, and anyone curious about Día de los Muertos.
Descubre la magia del ballet y la divertida tradición de las calaveritas literarias en Tutus y Calaveras. Este encantador libro bilingüe reúne a jóvenes bailarines, estrellas de ballet famosas y coloridas calaveras en rimas ingeniosas que celebran la vida, la creatividad y la cultura mexicana. Perfecto para niños, amantes del ballet y cualquier persona curiosa sobre el Día de los Muertos.
About The Author:
Elizabeth Azamatov is a dance educator, choreographer, and founder of OC DanceFit. With a passion for sharing the healing power of the arts, she has taught ballet, fitness dance, and cultural dance styles to students of all ages and backgrounds.
Blending her Mexican roots with her love for ballet and world dance, Elizabeth creates bilingual projects that celebrate diversity and artistic expression. Her work often bridges cultures through movement, storytelling, and education—inviting readers and dancers alike to discover the beauty of connection through art.
Her first bilingual book, Tutus y Calaveras, combines her love for dance, poetry, and cultural tradition, offering a unique celebration of ballet through the spirit of the Mexican calaverita literaria.
When she’s not teaching or writing, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her family, finding inspiration in music, art, and the timeless stories that dance can tell.