by Lisa Hernandez (Author) A professional flamenco dancer since the age of 16, Julia Lopez performed in the cafes of Madrid, the resorts of Haiti, and the cabarets of Paris during the 1950's. And though she gave it all up to become the quintessential American military wife and mother traveling from state to state, the spirit and soul of flamenco never left her heart - or her body. It wasn't until the 70's when Julia - now in her 40's, newly single, running a restaurant in the City of Brotherly Love while raising three kids - found her true passion - and new love. Entering into both a personal and professional partnership with the esteemed Carlos Rubio, together they became beloved teachers, re-energized performers, and cultural icons in Philadelphia - and beyond. Julia's unusual life and adventures are fascinating. Her refusal to succumb to the expectations of women in the world of dance - and society - is stirring. And her determination to "have it all," no matter how long it took to find it, is triumphant, heartbreaking, and deeply inspiring. Author Biography Lisa Hernandez teaches History in Philadelphia, and loves all things dance. Fascinated by the culture of Flamenco, she was lucky enough to study under Julia for the past decade and dedicates this book to all of the others who were as well. Number of Pages: 162 Dimensions: 0.37 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: January 04, 2016