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Dance yourself happy with the second, samba spectacular picture book by dancing superstar, Oti Mabuse. It's time for Oti's dance class! Join Oti and her class for their first dance show, and learn "The Lion Samba" in ten easy steps.The children are excited to return to dance class with Mrs Oti and waste no time preparing for their animal-themed dance show. Mrs Oti teaches them all about animal movements and how they can be used in their dance. From stomping like an elephant, stretching up high like a giraffe or even shaking your mane like a lion, there's so much fun to be had. But when disaster strikes on the day of the show, it seems like all of their hard work has been for nothing. Luckily for the children, Mrs Oti is on hand, and soon they realize that a little bit of courage can go a long way.Written by Strictly Come Dancing superstar, Oti Mabuse, this heartwarming picture book will dance into the hands of families who have loved watching Oti on-screen.
About the author
Oti Mabuse is a world-championship dancer and choreographer, best known for her star quality on the BBC's hit show, "Strictly Come Dancing" and CBeebies' "Boogie Beebies". Oti was born in South Africa and has been dancing since she was four years old. She's one of the most successful South African dancers in the world and is also a trained engineer, presenter and children's books author. Her bright and celebratory Dance with Oti series includes Dance with Oti: The Lion Samba, Dance with Oti: The Turtle Tango and Dance with Oti: The Penguin Waltz.Samara Hardy has always loved to draw. As an illustrator, she was Highly Commended in the Macmillan Children’s Picture Book Prize, and won first place the Plum Pudding Awards Alice in Wonderland Competition.
