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BALLERINA MOMENTS: INSIGHTS, IDEAS & INSPIRATION ABOUT DANCE

Ballerina Wisdom for Dance & Life

Reflections and Advice for Pre-Pro Dancers


Ballerina Garden 

The Art of Blooming: A Celebration of Dance


Coming Soon:

Ballerina Gratitude

Ballerina Mantras


BALLERINA WISDOM FOR DANCE & LIFE (Reflections and Advice for Pre-Pro Dancers)

BALLERINA Garden (The Art of Blooming: A Celebration of Dance)

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Ballerina Garden

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Rating this gem with five stars feels like underselling it. It's a heart-to-heart in book form, perfect for anyone looking for a blend of cheer, challenge, and charm. Whether you're a dancer or just someone dancing through life's chaos, "Ballerina Wisdom" is like finding your rhythm in the most unexpected places.

—Goodreads  


A beautifully illustrated love letter from a professional dancer to dancers aspiring to fulfill their own dance dreams. The pages are full of practical and inspirational advice, common reminders, and new, insightful perspectives. Excited for the upcoming books in the series! 

—Dancers On Purpose


A book for young, pre-professional dancers! This beautifully illustrated book gives helpful hints and strategies to navigate the rigorous training to become a young ballerina. Tips for self-care, keeping a level head, accepting criticism, mental preparation for performance are all discussed in positive and supportive terms. This practical guide is inspirational and is a "must" to be included in your dance bag! 

—Amazon Customer 


Cracking open "Ballerina Wisdom" by Once Upon a Dance feels like stumbling into a secret garden—a place where every turn unveils a new, heartfelt nugget of wisdom. This isn't your motivational book. Nope, it's more like a laid-back, no-pressure chat with a mentor who's seen it all and is here to spill the tea on navigating life with grace, but without the sugarcoating. 


“Ballerina Wisdom" is an absolute gem that every dancer should have in their collection. This book serves as the perfect gift to inspire and uplift dancers, especially in the moments leading up to a performance. 

—Amazon Customer 

Upcoming Ballerina Moments BOOKS

Ballerina Gratitude (2026)

 Expressions of Grace, Joy, and Appreciation 

Ballerina Mantras (2026)

Messages of Confidence | Reflections on Grace 

Ballerina Bliss (2027)

The Value Dance Brings to Our Lives 

Ballet Beginnings (2027)

A Collection of Stories of How Folks Started in Dance. 

(Please reach out if you have a good story.) 


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