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• Introduce dance to children for a happier, healthier world • Celebrate the beauty, joy, and discipline of ballet • Share positive stories featuring smart, capable girls All royalties are donated to charity partners through 2030.

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Want to host your own dancing storytime?

Our movement-rich picture books were created with educators, librarians, and dance teachers in mind. We invite you to share our stories. Books explore movement, connection, breath, imagination & joy.

Storytime Choreography

For dance studio outreach, birthday parties, kids' performances, etc., here's done-for-you choreography. Customize however you like. We'd love to see what you create: Please tag Once Upon a Dance on social media. No royalty fees, but donations to creators Ballet Idaho appreciated: Support Ballet Idaho YouTube Video

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