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Kittina Ballerina twirls into the spotlight in her enchanting debut!
A whimsical tale of dance, feline flair, and the magic of finding purpose and passion.
When curious Kit stumbles upon an abandoned dance studio, she discovers a magical mirror and a world of wonder! With inspiration from Ballerina Konora, young readers will twirl along in this dance story adventure.
A Tail of Twirls debuts Kittina Ballerina’s Dance-Along Adventures—a delightful series to inspire imagination and joyful movement. Already the winner of three first-place book awards, this charming tale invites little dancers to leap into the pages with grace and giggles. Perfect for ages 3+. The story and charming illustrations will twirl its way into your heart!
Discover 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.
Included Movements
• Tiptoe • Spin • Crawl • Scooch • Lean Forward • Lean Sideways • Tilted Head • Flap • Finger Isolation • Reach • Kneel • Step Over • Weight Shift
Ballet Steps
• Relevé Parallel • Relevé Turned Out • Plié Parallel • Plié First • Tendu Front • Passé Parallel
Featured 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
• Relevé in Second • Grand Plié in First • Turned-Out Passé • Tendu Back • Arabesque Leg from Kneeling • Arabesque • Extension à la Seconde • Attitude Front • Side Port de Bras • Penché • Exploring Arm Symmetry, Curved/Straight & Shape • Back Port de Bras • Partnering • StoryTelling
Once Upon a Dance brings joy of movement to young readers everywhere—all while donating royalties to support the arts, animals, the environment, and people through 2030. These stories are a passion project honoring the beauty, joy, and discipline of ballet. For further information, visit OnceUponADance.com.
Once Upon a Dance has received over 3,500 five-star reviews and has won numerous awards, including twelve first-place book awards and a Kirkus Star. They were named Top 10 Author by the Outstanding Creator Awards in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Publisher : Once Upon a Dance
Publication date : May 1, 2025
Language : English
Print length : 33 pages
ISBN-10 : 1955555974
ISBN-13 : 978-1955555975
Item Weight : 3.52 ounces
Reading age : 3 – 6 years
Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.08 x 8.5 inches
Book 1 of 1 : Kittina Ballerina’s Dance-Along Adventures
Best Sellers Rank: #6,210 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #9 in Children’s Dance Books (Books) #10 in Children’s Books on the Body #37 in Children’s Cat Books (Books)
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