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Dec 19

Written by Teacher Terrel at OnceUponADance.com

Elevate Your Child's Imagination with Dance and Storytelling

Once Upon a Dance believes in the power of dance to foster healthier and happier communities. Their mission is to ignite creativity, build confidence, and bring joy to children through the magic of storytelling blended with dynamic movement.

Why Dance and Storytelling?

Dance and storytelling are timeless forms of expression that have the power to ignite a child's imagination. By combining these two art forms, Once Upon a Dance provides an engaging way for children to explore their emotions, build self-confidence, and develop motor and breath skills.

Explore All that Once Upon a Dance Offers Online

The Once Upon a Dance website is packed with valuable resources and tips about teaching dance, using movement in the classroom, integrating dance with STEM, using their dance-along stories, and external links to further explore dance education and the benefits of dance:

YouTube Story Videos: Act-Along Stories for Kids
Movement Songs and Stories: Movement Songs
Interactive Family Dance Activities at Home: Find engaging dance activities to do together at home to promote body awareness and coordination: Ideas/Resources
Ideas for Creative Movement Class: Ideas for Creative Movement Class
Stem Guide: STEM Guide
Resources for Dance Education: Resources
Dance Book Recommendations Book Recommendations
The Creative Process: Where Reading and Dancing Meet
Spotify Playlists: Spotify
Once Upon a Dance Book Purchasing Links: Amazon.com Bookshop.org

Join Their Community

Connect on social media to stay updated on the latest news, events, and stories:

· Instagram

· Website

· Facebook

· Alignable

· YouTube

· Twitter

· TikTok

· GoodReads

· Pinterest

· LinkedIn

Peruse Their Books

· Amazon.com

· Bookshop.org

Testimonials

Don't just take our word for it! Once Upon a Dance has won over 50 books awards, including 9 First-Place honors. They have over 3000 5-star reviews from happy parents and educators. Here are a few editorial review excerpts:

This whimsical tale of discovery is so full of joy and wonder.
—Peter Boal, Pacific Northwest Ballet's Artistic Director
Another wonderful journey into the imagination with Ballerina Konora, perfect for young dancers everywhere!
—Reedsy
Cheerful and heartwarming, this movement adventure will inspire creative expression through imagination.
—Mary Lanni, Librarian
...whimsical storytelling and interactive play to fully engage the reader.
—Garrett Anderson, Ballet Idaho Artistic Director/Father of Three Lively Boys
...a bilingual presentation presented in two languages ... its counterpart in movement and exercise.
—D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
...a story young readers will return to again and again.
—Reedsy
An innovative use of dance and storytelling for a fun, child-focused activity.
—Kirkus Reviews