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Once Upon A Dance Movement! Joy! Connection. Breath. Imagination! Once Upon a Dance
Children's Movement & Dance Books They are eager to share their dance stories with the world.
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Once Upon a Dance offers movement, breath, joy, connection and imagination through stories. The collection (25 books across four series) features male, female, ungendered and nonbinary diverse characters. Major themes—beyond movement and dance—include empathy, friendship, helping each other, the value of practice, making new friends, self-acceptance, sibling relationships, anger management, and wo

rking toward a goal. Ballerina Konora (named for the CORONAvirus) climbed the pre-professional ballet ladder up to Pacific Northwest Ballet’s Professional Division and is now a full-fledged ballerina. Terrel arrived in Seattle after a Peace Corps stint teaching English and dance. Complementing decades of dance instruction, Terrel worked in early childhood education and for non-profits supporting kids. She 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. Terrel’s breathed ballet from every angle and recently joined the board of Pacific Northwest Ballet. The creations are passion projects, and all royalties are donated.

Thank you ❤️Princess Naomi helps a Unicorn sells itself. Almost 2000 Amazon reviews!
27/06/2025

Thank you ❤️

Princess Naomi helps a Unicorn sells itself. Almost 2000 Amazon reviews!


Extra sad all day. It hit me this evening - perhaps a reason beyond news, stranded friends, politics, etc
16/06/2025

Extra sad all day. It hit me this evening - perhaps a reason beyond news, stranded friends, politics, etc


I know a lot of people stranded outside Israel this week, so celebrating home & ‘creature comforts.’ And 🤞 they get home...
16/06/2025

I know a lot of people stranded outside Israel this week, so celebrating home & ‘creature comforts.’ And 🤞 they get home soon.

Our mission’s to share joyful movement. Terrel loves ballet, clubbing, and occasionally dance around town. Thanks for t...
05/06/2025

Our mission’s to share joyful movement. Terrel loves ballet, clubbing, and occasionally dance around town.

Thanks for the snap.

K’s done with her season. I don’t think I have any performance photos😢 from this year, so here’s a Carabosse selfie. I a...
01/06/2025

K’s done with her season. I don’t think I have any performance photos😢 from this year, so here’s a Carabosse selfie. I also had the pleasure of seeing her in hair/makeup.

It’s lovely to see her grow her artistry and skills.

She’ll be mostly doing college classes this summer, but locals can catch her dancing in the forest on Whidbey.

3 books in illustration at the moment (& sitting on 2 I just haven’t had time to polish/publish). Too much to do, but th...
27/05/2025

3 books in illustration at the moment (& sitting on 2 I just haven’t had time to polish/publish). Too much to do, but these illustration glimpses are my favorite part of the journey.

Thanks Ethan.

Congrats & for multiple first place wins & cutest character. Looks like we’ve reached a whole new level. Thank you s...
23/05/2025

Congrats & for multiple first place wins & cutest character. Looks like we’ve reached a whole new level.

Thank you so much

Fundraising for PNB scholarships with PNB STARs
22/05/2025

Fundraising for PNB scholarships with PNB STARs



So fun! Thank you Studio Moonfall for the video & for the shelf space! https://youtu.be/9iwMaOz8-TA?si=bwLmagp0jmPjeN8X
22/05/2025

So fun!
Thank you Studio Moonfall for the video & for the shelf space!
https://youtu.be/9iwMaOz8-TA?si=bwLmagp0jmPjeN8X

Bookley checks out Princess Naomi Helps A Unicorn by Once Upon A Dance:Unicorns and Horses and Snakes, oh my!Princess Naomi Helps a Unicorn is a 2021 Mom's C...

I get less sleep, but I love her so. According to the Humane Society, she’s 1 year old. (The vet had her doubts she was ...
18/05/2025

I get less sleep, but I love her so. According to the Humane Society, she’s 1 year old. (The vet had her doubts she was that old.)
Happy Bday, Juna!

We often take an older, sad-case cat, so I’ve been learning about kittens this year. It’s strange to think she could be around when I’m in my seventies.

Meet Terrel* Dance Teacher until 2020 - Recognized by City Council for Her Work with Young Dancers * Board Member - Paci...
15/05/2025

Meet Terrel
* Dance Teacher until 2020 - Recognized by City Council for Her Work with Young Dancers
* Board Member - Pacific Northwest Ballet
* Mother - 2 Kids & 3 Cats
* Ballet Class 3 Times/Week
* Gyrotonics/Pilates Student

Former:
* Preprofessional Ballet Student at Ballet Met & Louisville Ballet
* University English Instructor
* Family Advocate for Early Learning Center
* Communities In Schools Program Manager
* PEPS (Early Parent Support) Board Member
* Certificate for Working with Kids in the Arts
* Peace Corps Volunteer In Africa

Award-Winning Author/Publisher (Once Upon a Dance) of Kids Dance & Movement Books
OnceUponADance.com



What a beautiful moment to run into a former student who remembers her ballet time fondly. She thinks the joy and commun...
14/05/2025

What a beautiful moment to run into a former student who remembers her ballet time fondly. She thinks the joy and community left an impression on her daughter in utero who is now a little dancer.

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Why we made this

Once Upon A Dance was created in March of 2020. It’s a tough world for a whole generation of young dancers unable to dance in their studios, and we wanted to make something positive from all the sudden free time. With kids stuck at home, Once Upon a Dance was our attempt to encourage exercise, expression, and meditation. Konora the Ballerina is ready to share her movement, creativity, gratitude, persistence, and wisdom. Visit Once Upon A Dance (Children's Dance Books) or Once Upon a Dance on Amazon for information about the Dancing Shapes series (ages 6-8) or the Dance-It-Out series (ages 4-6, debuting February 2021).