Overview
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 tiptoes, and on one leg. A tutu-wearing kitty sidekick joins Ballerina Konora and friends, adding humor and lighthearted encouragement. Dance Stance earned a Kirkus Reviews Starred Review. It's 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.
Full Product Details
Author: Once Upon A Dance ,
Stella Maris Mongodi
Publisher: Once Upon a Dance
Imprint: Once Upon a Dance
Volume: 1
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 0.40cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.132kg
ISBN: 9781955555227
ISBN 10: 1955555222
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 17 May 2022
Recommended Age: From 6 to 8 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
A superb tool for ballet beginners focusing on the importance of posture and balance. Highly recommended! ... a truly excellent book ... superbly illustrated ... -The Wishing Shelf This supportive and encouraging design is a hallmark of the Once Upon a Dance canon, and readers of all ages will appreciate this kind approach. Illustrations ... complement the text beautifully ... stunning visuals. This inspiring and informational book is a valuable addition to any dancer's library, and it is a complement to healthy posture practice for readers of all ages, as well. -Mary Lanni, Librarian Reviewer
Author Information
"Once Upon a Dance's mission is to provide kids movement, joy, and imagination through stories. Their catalog offers three main series: - Dance-It-Out Creative Movement Stories for Young Movers, for ages 4-7, offers the imagination 'stage' alongside whimsical characters in quirky stories with Ballerina Konora as an optional movement guide. - Dancing Shapes: Ballet and Body Awareness for Young Dancers, for ages 6-9, provides a glimpse into Ballerina Konora's journey, a warm-up, mini-ballet lesson, and an exploration of detail and form. - Ballet Inspiration and Choreography Concepts for Young Dancers, for ages 8], looks at basic ballet technique, imparts dance wisdom, and discusses performance and choreographic aspects of dance. (debuts 2022)The books are designed by a mother-daughter duo. Mom taught creative movement and ballet for decades and was recognized by her city council for ""embodying the spirit of partnership and commitment to children in our community"" for her work with young dancers. Daughter is a professional ballerina. Once Upon a Dance donates all proceeds to charity."
