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African Dance Instructional DVD Children will be inspired to stomp their feet, shake their hips, and sing along song, as instructor Júlio T. Leitão and the pint-sized dancers of Batoto Yetu teach easy-to-follow dances and a captivating song from Africa in this 30 minute DVD. $19.95

Drum Beat in Our Feet

Drumbeat in Our Feet is a delightful, child-centered story that provides multicultural content for beginning readers. This book teaches children to read while immersing them in the vibrant world of African music and dance. 24 pages, 254 words

$5.95

The grass skirt

Is made of African raffia. Hear it shake and watch it move as the child dances along with the DVD. The skirt is easy on the skin and available in three sizes with an adjustable waist to accommodate any child, ages 3-12.

$19.95

Face and Body Paint

The experience comes alive as children apply body paint to their face, arms and legs: Lines represent the future. Dots show respect for the ones who came before us. Crossed lines celebrate our interactions with others. The body paint is hypoallergenic and water soluble, making it fun to use and easy to remove. $6 .95

Batoto Yetu is proud to be part of the longstanding storytelling tradition that is so integral to the rich cultural heritage of Africa. We are eager to share with you our first children’s book, co-written by Júlio T. Leitão and Patricia Keeler. With over 12,000 books being printed in English and Spanish by Bebop Books, African Dance: Drumbeat in Our Feet is on the hands of children around the country and in schools across New York City ; teaching them to read while immersing them in the colorful world of African music and dance.