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Unicorns and Horses and Snakes, oh my Princess Naomi Helps a Unicorn is a 2021 Mom's Choice Gold Award and 2022 Family Choice Award Recipient.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 alongside Ballerina Konora.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 guide for kids who want to get up and dance.

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.

Young readers learn ballet technique along with Ballerina Konora and an adorable kitty-cat sidekick in this series debut.

Aspiring dancers adore the clever mix of wit, wisdom, anecdotes, and how-to instruction from a professional ballerina. Throughout the award-winning debut of ballet-inspiration, young readers explore posture while standing on both feet, tiptoes, and one leg. A tutu-wearing kitty sidekick joins Ballerina Konora and friends, adding humor and lighthearted encouragement.Brought to you by the mother-daugther team of Once Upon a Dance, with over 20 awards for their Dance-It-Out and Dancing Shapes series for younger audiences.

Ella's thrilled about her new part but quickly realizes she's only filling in and won't perform on stage.This advanced Dance-It-Out ballet story is ideal for dance students or kids aged 6-9 who have enjoyed other books in the series. Kids are invited to join Ashton and Ballerina Konora practicing steps such as pli s, tendus, rond de jambes, petit battements, and saut s.Ballerina Konora joins the pages with photos of ballet steps and ideas for further movement exploration. Ella's Dance Debut features Ashton (no pronouns), Ella (she), and other dancers. Readers get a backstage look at professional ballet life as Ella experiences the studio and theater's sights, sounds, and smells. Handling disappointment, empathy, and the discipline of dance weave into this charming understudy story.A brief biography of Ashton Edwards, Pacific Northwest Ballet dancer, appears at the back of the book.

Ballerina Kittina is back And she brought a friend Poulette, the dancing chicken, photobombs while Ballerina Konora and Kittina offer advice in this highly entertaining book for aspiring young ballet dancers. Technique, ballet goals, and choreographic process with straight talk on how to prepare for a ballet career.

* A Celebration of Ballet and Beauty *Discover the magic and grace of ballet in this stunning book featuring gorgeous watercolor illustrations and tips and advice from dancers. Whether you are an aspiring dancer or a fan of the art form, you'll find inspiration and joy on every page. Do you love ballet and beauty? Do you dream of dancing on stage? Then this book is for you Ballerina Wisdom for Dance and Life is a beautiful book with the secrets you'll need to be successful. But this book is not just about dance, it's about finding your passion, your confidence, and your joy. It's about being a ballerina heart and soul. Don't miss this chance to explore the wonderful world of ballet (Or find the perfect gift for dancers ages 12+.) Grab your copy of Ballerina Wisdom for Dance and Life today

Find Inspiration through Destiny's passion and elegance.As an exquisite and versatile dancer, Destiny shares stunning poses from hip hop, ballet, and contemporary dance.Use this notebook for corrections, thoughts, gratitudes, successes, lists, or whatever you desire The left side has full-body studio photographs, and the right side has wide-ruled lines.

Meet Quinn Hops and Bella Beak, the most adorable duo to ever don ballet slippers As the studio doors swing open, their hearts flutter with anticipation. It's their very first dance class. Will wobbly toes lead to whimsy, wiggles, or woes? Find out in the charming introduction to the world of dance and the award-winning collection of movement books by Once Upon a Dance.

Join the Dance A curious cat. A mysterious mirror. A swirl of magic... When Kit stumbles upon an abandoned dance studio, she discovers a magical mirror and a world of twirls With inspiration from Ballerina Konora, young readers will twirl and dance along in this enchanting adventure.From award-winning creators of interactive ballet stories, A Tail of Twirls debuts Kittina Ballerina's Dance-Along Adventures-a delightful series to inspire imagination, joyful movement, and interactive fun.Perfect for little dancers and big dreamers, this magical tale and Stella's humorous illustrations will twirl its way into your heart Included Movements- Tiptoe - Spin - Crawl - Scooch - Lean Forward - Lean Sideways - Tilted Head - Flap - Finger Isolation - Reach - Kneel - Step Over - Weight ShiftBallet Steps- Relev Parallel - Relev Turned Out - Pli Parallel - Pli First - Tendu Front - Pass ParallelFeatured Concepts- Breath - Emotions - Heartbeat - Stillness - Pushing - Connecting Body Parts - Moving with Eyes Closed - Variety of Movements/Ideas - Movement Quality - Gratitude/Appreciation - Community - Lending a Hand - The Value of Hard Work - Importance of Practice Bonus Pictures- Relev in Second - Grand Pli in First - Turned-Out Pass - Tendu Back - Arabesque Leg from Kneeling - Arabesque - Extension la Seconde - Attitude Front - Side Port de Bras - Pench - Exploring Arm Symmetry, Curved/Straight & Shape - Back Port de Bras - Partnering- StoryTellingDiscover the magic of dance with Once Upon a Dance Their catalog is designed to inspire not only movement, but also breath, imagination, a love of dance, and a connection with readers.

If you are looking for something to engage your favorite youngster, you've found it. Whether the mini-paperback, ebook or 11x8.5 hardcover, this first volume from a mother-daughter team is sure to delight.Dancing Shapes provides an inside gorgeous glimpse into ballerina Konora's journey. Konora, whose career has been sidelined by Covid-19, leads readers through warm-up steps, a basic ballet technique lesson, and an exploration of movement and form. Spectacular photos and a conversational style will leave your dance fan adoring the ballet heroine.While designed for children ages 6-8 to explore the details of the shapes Konora creates, preschoolers and kindergarteners will enjoy trying the poses and seeing Konora in action. While older children may be less motivated to replicate the poses, they will observe and consider various dance elements. With more than fifty poses to contemplate or re-create, aspiring young dancers: - learn basic ballet technique and vocabulary - develop an eye for detail - explore movement concepts - increase body awareness - strengthen spatial perception and balance - celebrate gratitude, the value of practice and making healthy choices.Ballet photography in nature, creative fantasy, and an array of movements and positions enhances this series' debut to inspire young dancers and ballet fans alike.At least three books in one, mini-sections include: - About Me, Konora - Warming Up - Ballet Positions - Thinking about Details - Saying Thanks - Fancy French, Positions and Concepts ReviewWhat Moms and Dads Said: Gorgeous Inspirational Dancing girls alllllll over my backyard ...while looking at the cover with all those poses said, "I can do that one. I can't do that one. I can do that one. I can't do that one..." Then she started trying them. The pictures alone inspired her... As soon as we read something like, "Can you try..." she would hop right up and try it. She lost a little steam reading through it all in one sitting, but coming back to it at different times and trying smaller sections was just right.She thinks the book is just right for her age 9], not too young or old feeling. This 11-year old] thought it was easy to follow and liked all the interesting shape pictures, she liked that there were "challenges" to try. She thought the animal shapes were a little young for her.... She liked that it was fun to do (follow along), informative, and had a story about Konora. Tags: ballet photos, ballerina, ballet dance, dancer, aspiring dancer, young dancer, dance books for kids, ballet books for kids, picture books for kids, juvenile fiction, kidlit, children's book, dancing reference, elementary, preschool, school-aged, dance, exercise, exercise at home, fitness, lesson, creative movement, pointed toes, first position, pli , relev , arabesque, home-school, details, imagination, tutu, poses, steps, strong, beautiful, strong girls, strong women, gratitude, discipline, practice, recital, gift

Join Konora as she looks back through her twenty-five Nutcracker roles and explore her performance-based shapes and poses.Brought to you by a mother-daughter collaboration, this third installment of the Dancing Shapes series presents a fascinating peek at the life of an almost-ballerina. Similarly-formatted to the other Dancing Shapes books, this volume feels like five books in one. Konora leads readers through: the story of The NutcrackerKonora's personal Nutcracker experiencesstorytelling and imaginationballet shapescandid stories about some of the funny happenings along the way

Gentle movement and meditation from the Dance-It-Out series by Once Upon a Dance, created by an award-winning dance teacher and her ballerina daughter.Petunia woke to yet another rainy day, and she feels particularly gloomy about being stuck inside. By letting ordinary objects and elements of her daily routine spark her imagination, she finds a happy calm she wants to share.Ballerina Konora is there to help readers connect with movement and focus the breath.

Movement, Breathe, and Imagination Interactive movement wrapped up in a charming story of new baby disappointment. Only little brother Denny has an amazing 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 on their imagination stage. Ballerina Konora is featured on each page as optional movement mentor to help readers connect with movement.

Dance Party on the Moon A delightful birthday adventure packed with movement concepts and subtle life lessons. Each book in the Dance-It-Out series is an independent story, and Brielle's Birthday Ball is the perfect series introduction, ideal for kids 4-7.Ballerina Konora inspires kids to get up and moving on the imagination stage. Kids can bring out their own inner storyteller or follow Konora's suggested moves, designed by an award-winning dance instructor to develop body coordination, focus the breath, and explore dance fundamentals.

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 joins each page with movement inspiration. Three books in one: readers can enjoy the beautiful illustrations, act out the story in their own way, or follow Konora's suggestions, designed by an award-winning dance teacher to improve body coordination and explore dance fundamentals.This Dance-It-Out story is ideal for ages 5-7 or kids who have had success with other books in the series.