From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 4-The renowned performer and choreographer shares his deep love for dance and movement in this poignant photo-essay. The text is brief and to the point. "I am a dancer. I want to dance." Colorful close-ups of his hands and feet contrast with full-body shots, all set against a stark, white background. Jones's simple attire accentuates his remarkable agility and grace. He warms up, creates images of lines and curves, flies high, hugs the ground, and reflects upon his characterization and immense joy in performing. The placement and sequencing of his poses work exceptionally well to convey the excitement and many moods of dance. Use for picture-book hours, programs introducing dance, and any opportunity to share a beautiful book with children.Susan Pine, New York Public LibraryCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

The New York Times Book Review, Margo Jefferson
...each movement is illustrated by Kuklin's clean bright photographs of Jones, jumping, bowing, kicking, stretching sideways, upside down and akimbo.

Card catalog description
Introduces basic concepts of dance through poetic text and photographs.

ANNOTATION

Introduces basic concepts of dance through poetic text and photographs.

SYNOPSIS

Dance celebrates the exhilaration, joy and magic of movement. A lyrical, simple text is matched by astounding photographs.

FROM THE CRITICS

Mary Moore Easter - Riverbank Review

Buy this book to enjoy with children, and then leave it open on your coffee table for the enjoyment of adults.

Margo Jefferson - The New York Times Book Review

...A puckish celebration...with the visual insouciance of that eternal Americna upstart, modern dance....Whatever kids' age, they need to know that art never hs to stop being a delicious game.

Children's Literature - Jan Lieberman

Bill T. Jones is a dancer who shows how he uses his body to move in time to rhythm. How exciting is this instrument we all possess-the body. Bill's words grace each page, "I am everywhere; and I am hardly there. When I am dancing, I am everyone, and I am only one." The photoessay is imbued with the joy of life and creativity. This is one of those seemingly simple books that leave an indelible picture in your mind.

Margo Jefferson - The New York Times Book Review