Each book in the Dance-It-Out! series is an independent story, and is ideal for kids ages 4-7. A fantastic resource for early childhood, dance, or elementary teachers as well as parents or caregivers who want to share the joy of movement and fantasy fiction. Grab your copy today of these award winning books perfect for young dancers everywhere!
Brielle’s Birthday Ball: A Dance-It-Out Creative Movement Story for Young Movers
by Once Upon a Dance, Stella Mongodi
Genre: Children’s eBooks
Pull back the curtain on the children’s imagination stage as they join Brielle celebrating her seventh birthday on the moon. A was-it-just-a-dream adventure packed with movement concepts and subtle life lessons.
“Another wonderful journey into the imagination with Ballerina Konora, perfect for young dancers everywhere!” ~Reedsy
Ballerina Konora offers movement motivation and photos to express the story. Readers can simply enjoy the gorgeously illustrated story, act out the plot in their own way, or follow Konora’s suggested moves, designed by an award-winning dance instructor to develop body coordination, focus the breath, and learn dance fundamentals. Movement/Technique/Action Foci:
Relevé; Falling; Body Parts; Body Coordination; Jumping; Movement Patterns and Sequences; Monkey Jumps; Donkey Kicks; Gymnastics; Learn Cartwheels; Rolling; Yoga; Breath; Breath; Healthy Choices; Habits; Going to Bed; Brushing Teeth; Creating Shapes; Dancing; Improv Dance
Themes:
Celebrating; Meeting New People; Making New Friends; New Experiences; Being Polite; Good Manners; Friendship; 7th Birthday; Seventh Birthday; Birthday Gift; Space Travel; Dance Party; Fantasy; Trying New Foods; Visiting Moon; Visiting Stars; Magic Ball; Flying; Puppy Dog
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The Cat with the Crooked Tail : A Dance-It-Out Creative Movement Story for Young Movers
by Once Upon a Dance, Olha Tkachenko
Genre: Children’s eBooks
Sit back and give a child the imagination stage!
Miss Merida Brown thinks her tail hinders her abilities, but with help from a friend, she proves herself wrong. This charming story of persistence and self-acceptance highlights the value of practice, friendship, and a good attitude.
Ballerina Konora offers movement motivation and photo ideas to express the story. Three books in one: readers can enjoy the story, act out the story in their own way, or follow Konora’s suggested moves, designed by an award-winning dance instructor to improve body coordination and teach dance fundamentals.
Book five in the Dance-It-Out! series is ideal for kids 5-7 or those who have had success with earlier volumes.
Movement/Technique/Action Foci:
Leaps; Leaping; Crawling; Balancing; Tiptoeing; Relevé; Attitude; Arabesque; Balance Beam; Falling; Body Parts; Body Coordination; Pointed Toes; Jumping; Movement Patterns and Sequences
Main Themes:
Friendship; Practice; Value of Practice; Joy; Empathy; Celebrating; Helping Each Other; Obstacle Course; Trying New Things; Overcoming Fear; Different Abilities; Disabled Friends; Meeting New People; Making New Friends; New Experiences; Being Kind; Being a Good Friend; Helping Others; Encouraging Others; Persistence; Perseverance; Cat; Cats; Feline; Kitty; Kitties
Minor Themes:
Details; Beautiful; Strong; Gratitude; Discipline; Moving; Healthy Choices; Habits; Mindful; Meditation; Meditating; Breathe; Breath; Guided; Imagery; Relaxation; Affirmations; Calm; Focus; Emotions; Self-soothing
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Princess Naomi Helps a Unicorn: A Dance-It-Out Creative Movement Story for Young Movers
by Once Upon a Dance, Ethan Roffler
Genre: Children’s eBooks
Unicorns and Horses and Snakes, oh my!
Interactive movement wrapped up in a charming story of sibling angst, anger management, compassion, and triumph. Grown-ups sit; kiddos move and practice dance fundamentals.
This is the fourth of the Dance-It-Out stories, pandemic creations by an award-winning dance teacher and her Ballerina daughter.
Fed up with her annoying sister, Naomi storms out of the castle, only to discover a unicorn in need of help. With a sense of purpose, she quickly forgets her anger.
Ballerina Konora is featured on each page as optional movement mentor to help readers connect with movement.
“Cheerful and heartwarming, this movement adventure will inspire creative expression through imagination. As readers replicate the actions in the story, they will gain a greater understanding of human emotions and how to express them through both words and actions.”
-Mary Lanni, Librarian/Reviewer
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Danny, Denny, and the Dancing Dragon: A Dance-It-Out Creative Movement Story for Young Movers
by Once Upon a Dance, Anka Willems
Genre: Children’s eBooks
Movement, Breathe, and Imagination!
Interactive movement wrapped up in a charming story of new baby disappointment. Only little brother Denny has a big surprise for his brother Danny!
Kadessa the Dragon makes a fabulous dance partner in this third story from the Dance-It-Out collection, pandemic creations by an award-winning dance teacher and her Ballerina daughter.
Grown-ups sit; kiddos move and practice dance fundamentals. Ballerina Konora is featured on each page as optional movement mentor to help readers connect with movement.
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Joey Finds His Jump!: A Dance-It-Out Creative Movement Story for Young Movers
by Once Upon a Dance, Olha Tkachenko
Genre: Foreign Languages | Children’s eBooks
Movement inspiration arrives in Dance-It-Out’s charming series debut, created by an award-winning dance teacher and her ballerina daughter.
Meet Joey Kangaroo. Joey never learned how to jump, and he desperately wants to find the secret. Ballerina Konora helps readers express their movement alongside Joey in this interactive story of determination, friendship, and jumping jubilance.
The Dance-It-Out! series was created for children ages 4-6 by the author of Dancing Shapes, a 2021 Independent Press Award Winner.
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