Danika’s Dancing Day: A Dance-It-Out Creative Movement Story for Young Movers (Dance-It-Out! Creative Movement Stories for Young Movers)

Two Ballerinas dance on the pages of this charming story of ballet passion. “Overflowing with enthusiasm for ballet, this book is a celebration of all those who live with dance in their souls. Effervescent images of both Danika and Ballerina Konora will inspire children to mirror their movements both while reading the story and after it ends” . (—Mary Lanni, Librarian Reviewer) Danika loves ballet. She translates each ordinary aspect of her life into a remarkable dance performance. Ballerina Konora (a professional ballerina) joins the fun with how-to instructions and photos for kids who want to dance along with Danika, Penelope the cat, and their animal friends. This is book 12 of the Dance-It-Out! Collection of Creative Movement Stories, a series with numerous awards including PenCraft Award First Place, Mom’s Choice Gold Award, and Royal Dragonfly First Place. While each book is an independent story, Danika’s Dancing Day builds on concepts introduced in earlier stories, and it’s ideal for dance students or kids 5+. The series is a bit above typical language level as the stories are often enjoyed with a caregiver or teacher. Movement, technique, and dance concepts in this story include: • First Position • First, Second, Fifth Position Arms • Skip (Sauté Passé) • Attitude • Plié • Tendu • Sur le Cou-de-pied • Arabesque • Penché • Chassé • Passé • Sauté • Pas de Chat • Port de bras • Grand Jeté • Waltz (1/2) • Twirl The Dance-It-Out! books can be used as a supplement for dance or theater studio classes or camps. Danika’s Dancing Day would pair well with themes such as Cats, Squirrels, Rabbits, Imagination, Dancing, Ballet , and Pretend Play . 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 female, male, and nonbinary diverse characters. Books make great gifts for kids interested in dance, ballet, gymnastics, or yoga, or reluctant readers who enjoy getting up and moving. With kind characters, subtle life lessons, and a positive role model in Ballerina Konora, teachers love the kid-approved, ready-made, easy additions to curriculum and lesson planning. Children at home adore the stories that “ young readers will return to again and again ” (—Reedsy) . About the Author Ballerina Konora is an apprentice with Ballet Idaho and previously danced with Pacific Northwest Ballet’s Professional Division and Texture Contemporary Ballet. Growing up, she danced iconic roles such as Sugar Plum Fairy and Cinderella. Konora’s mother taught creative movement and ballet for decades. She was recognized by her local City Council (2014) for embodying the spirit of partnership and commitment to children in our community for her work with young dancers. Once Upon a Dance has many 2021/2022 awards and endorsements, including a PenCraft Award First Place Winner, Mom’s Choice Gold Award , Independent Press Award Winner, Maincrest Media Book Award, B.R.A.G. Medallion Award, Firebird First Place , International Impact Book Award Winner , Readers Favorite Certified Great Read , Love Reading 4 Kids Indie Books We Love , Indie’s Today 5-Star Recommended , and the Golden Boar Cover of the Year .