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When I ordered this book, I thought, "Oh, how cool. A book about Folklorico dancers." I love Mexico's beautiful traditional dancers. I envisioned a fluffy read, beautifully costumed. Forget that. This is a serious piece of literature set within a world of dance. It's an ensemble work, centered on Alegria, a Folklorico dance ensemble, and a group of Latino men and women associated with the dance troop. I'm not going to go into more detail about the...