“I think using stories as a springboard with kids has so many benefits, because there’s so much value in a story. I love that about the Once Upon a Ballet curriculums. I love stories… so that particular piece is super inspiring and so fun to work with.”
- Anastasia “LaLa”
Read More“This is a program I never would have thought of. It’s very unique and different… [It] introduces ballet [so that children] are learning ballet steps but almost sublimily. They don’t realize they’re standing there and trying to do the steps or that perfect port de bras because of the way we present it.”
- Vickie Szeplaki
Read More“The kids are more engaged with the fairy tales versus what I was doing [before]… They’re much more engaged week to week and they look forward to the activity part.”
- Lee Ann Stehle
“The whole environment and the way kids pick up on things is easier—because using the imagination, and then going through those basics in how their brains develop, they’re able to catch on… This curriculum really sets you as a teacher up for success.”
- Kristin Mueller
Read More“This course has really helped to spark my imagination again when it comes to turning dance and learning into play. The course is jam packed full of great ideas on class management and fresh takes on well used storylines for ballet. It has done well to remind me of the inner workings of the developing minds and bodies of our little students, and how to keep their growth in mind when planning out lessons. Imagination is so important and a lot a of fun at any age!”
- Emma Rickis
Read More“WOW! Thank you so much for all of the hard work and love you put into this course :) It's hard to find good preschool dance curriculum, period, and I am continually blown away by the care and quality of OUB. I will be using this knowledge for years to come!”
- Rachel Ritchie-Moore
Read More"I have loved implementing Once Upon A Ballet within my studio. Our dancers enjoy learning dance through directed play as well as building the foundational technique that will support their progressive learning in classical ballet."
- Naomi Adams
Read More"[The teacher certification course] has helped me in so many ways! I have a much deeper understanding of child development. I feel like I understand my students so much more now, and am able to teach a class that has every student happily participating from start to finish!"
- Autumn Cantrell
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