Once Upon a Dance
Discover a delightful way to introduce children to the world of dance. Once Upon a Dance combines whimsical stories with movement, breath, and connection to spark imagination and foster self-expression.
Their catalog (36 books across six series) offers positive role models, whimsy, humor, and diverse characters. Alongside movement and dance, books feature themes of empathy, friendship, the value of practice, self-acceptance, sibling relationships, anger management, and working toward goals.
Ballerina Konora is living her dreams as a full-fledged ballet Company Artist. Teacher Terrel arrived in Seattle after a Peace Corps stint teaching English and dance. Complementing decades of teaching dance, she worked in early childhood education and for non-profits supporting kids. Terrel was recognized by her local City Council for "embodying the spirit of partnership and commitment to children in our community" for her work with young dancers. She also serves on Pacific Northwest Ballet's Board of Directors.
Stories are lovingly crafted, and royalties are donated to charity partners. A few highlighted honors:
• Family Choice Award
• Mom’s Choice Gold Award Recipient
• PenCraft Award: First Place
• Firebird Book Award: First Place
• Royal Dragonfly Book Award: First Place
• Pinnacle Book Achievement Award - Best Book Juvenile Fiction
• Outstanding Creator Awards: Best Children's Book, Top 10 Author of 2022 & 2023
• Kirkus Reviews Starred Review
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