Brielle’s Birthday Ball: A Dance-It-Out Creative Movement Story for Young Movers (Dance-It-Out! Creative Movement Stories for Young Movers)

Book Synopsis: “This whimsical tale of discovery is so full of joy and wonder. It also opens a door to dance in the most charming and accessible way. Readers of all ages will have a ball with Brielle and her friends.” —Peter Boal, Artistic Director, Pacific Northwest Ballet

Brielle’s Birthday Ball, a Mom’s Choice Gold Award recipient, makes a great series introduction and special birthday gift for girls aged 4-7. Ballerina Konora joins the fun with dance suggestions on each page.

“...a great way of introducing kids to the world of dance while couching these movements into a broader journey of magic, dreams, and movement responses ... very highly recommended...” —Midwest Book Review

Movement, technique, and dance concepts in this story include:

• Relevé
• Spin/Twirl
• Jump
• Donkey Kicks
• Monkey Jumps (pre-cartwheel)
• Falls
• Rolls
• Body Part Coordination
• Movement Patterns/Sequences
• Creating Shapes
• Deep Breathing
• Improv Dance/Dance for Fun
• Healthy Choices/Good Habits

Dance-It-Out! movement journeys are ideal for dance, pre-ballet, creative movement, preschool, daycare, early learning, physical education, homeschool, kindergarten, or first-grade activities. The full collection features male, female, and ungendered diverse characters. Books make great gifts for kids interested in dance, ballet, gymnastics, or yoga, or reluctant readers who enjoy getting up and moving. Dance-It-Out!s are a bit above level (language-wise) as they are often initially enjoyed with a caregiver or teacher.

About the Author Once Upon a Dance offers movement, breath, joy, connection, and imagination through stories.

The books are lovingly crafted by a mother-daughter pair. Ballerina Konora is living her dreams as a professional ballerina. Her mother, Teacher Terrel, taught creative movement and ballet for decades and was recognized by her local City Council for embodying the spirit of partnership and commitment to children in our community for her work with young dancers. Terrel has breathed dance from every angle and has worked in education and with various non-profits supporting kids and families. Once Upon a Dance honors:

• Kirkus Reviews Starred Review
• PenCraft Award First Place Winner
• Mom’s Choice Gold Award Recipient
• Family Choice Award
• Firebird Book Award First Place
• Royal Dragonfly Book Award First Place
• Pinnacle Book Achievement Award - Best Book Juvenile Fiction
• Outstanding Creator Awards Winner - Best Children’s Book

Visit www.OnceUponADance.com for information about the books (25 titles spanning ages 3-12), charity partners, and awards, plus teacher resources and kids’ bonus activities.