Once Upon a Dance

ONCE UPON A DANCE inspires joyful movement through stories that celebrate connection, imagination, and grace.

They honor the beauty and discipline of ballet while championing compassion for animals, capable girls, and strong women. With empowering messages and life-management tools, they invite every reader to build confidence and creativity.

40 books across 9 series offer toddler twirls through pre-professional career advice.

Dance-along adventures inspire young readers to twirl, leap, and dream with whimsy and wonder:

• Kittina Ballerina's Dance-Along Adventures (age 3+)

• A Ticket to Dance! Magic Train Movement Adventures (age 3+)

• Prop-Based Dance-It-Out! Movement Stories (3+)

• Dance-It-Out! Creative Movement Stories (series spans 4-9)

• Dancing Ever After: Loosely Twirled Spin-Offs (age 4+)

Books on what to expect, technique, mindset, and method:

• First Dance Experiences: Little Steps, Brave Beginnings (3+)

• Dancing Shapes: Ballet and Body Awareness (6-9)

• Ballet Inspiration & Choreography Concepts (8-12)

• Ballerina Moments: Insights, Ideas, and Inspiration about Dance (12-16)

Once Upon a Dance was named a "Top 10 Author" (2025) by Outstanding Creator Awards. They’ve been honored with "Best in Show" (2025), over 60 book awards, and 3000+ 5-star reviews. They donate all royalties this decade to charities supporting the arts, animals, people, or planet.