Once Upon a Dance

Ignite imagination with award-winning dance and movement books. The Once Upon a Dance collection inspires young readers to twirl, leap, and dream with whimsy and wonder.

Once Upon a Dance is a mother-daughter duo who share a passion for dance and storytelling. They strive to share joyful movement, honor the beauty and discipline of ballet, and foster freedom of expression.

Six series span ages 3-16: 

   • Ready Set Dance (age 3+)
   • Prop-Based Dance-It-Out! Movement Stories (3+) 
   • Dance-It-Out! Creative Movement Stories (4-9)
   • 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 of 2022 2023 & 2024 by Outstanding Creator Awards, and they’ve been honored by over 50 book awards and 3000+ 5-star reviews. They donate all royalties this decade to charities supporting the arts, animals, environment, or people. Visit OnceUponADance.com for more info.