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A Little Imagination Goes a Long Way!

56 Books to Spark Learning in Dance Class

Ready Set Dance: Getting Ready for My First Dance Class
by Once Upon a Dance

Ready Set Dance book cover Ready Set Dance book cover
Emma Every Day: Tap Dance Trouble
by C.L. Reid

Emma Every Day book cover Emma Every Day book cover
Alice and Pops Tap Tap Tap
by Dr. Karen Campbell Kuebler

Alice and Pops Tap, Tap, Tap by Dr. Karen Campbell Kuebler Alice and Pops Tap, Tap, Tap by Dr. Karen Campbell Kuebler
The Elephant That Wanted To Dance
by Despina Mavridou

The Elephant That Wanted To Dance by Despina Mavridou The Elephant That Wanted To Dance by Despina Mavridou
Let's Dance!
by Valerie Bolling

Let's Dance! By Valerie Bolling Let's Dance! By Valerie Bolling
I Will Dance
by Nancy Bo Flood

I Will Dance By Nancy Bo Flood I Will Dance By Nancy Bo Flood
Llama Llama Hoppity Hop
by Anna Dewdney

Llama Llama Hoppity Hop By Anna Dewdney Llama Llama Hoppity Hop By Anna Dewdney
Hip Hop Lollipop
by Susan McElroy Montanari and Brian Pinkney
Hip Hop Lollipop By Susan McElroy Montanari and Brian Pinkney Hip Hop Lollipop By Susan McElroy Montanari and Brian Pinkney
Giraffes Can’t Dance
by Giles Andreas & Guy Parker-Rees

Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreas & Guy Parker-Rees Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreas & Guy Parker-Rees
Tallulah’s Tap Shoes
by Marilyn Singer


Tallulah’s Tap Shoes by Marilyn Singer Tallulah’s Tap Shoes by Marilyn Singer
Tallulah’s Tutu
by Marilyn Singer


Tallulah’s Tutu by Marilyn Singer Tallulah’s Tutu by Marilyn Singer
Saturday Night at the Dinosaur Stomp
by Carol Diggory Shields

Saturday Night at the Dinosaur Stomp by Carol Diggory Shields Saturday Night at the Dinosaur Stomp by Carol Diggory Shields
Ballerina Dreams
by Michaela DePrince & Elaine DePrince
Ballerina Dreams by Michaela DePrince & Elaine DePrince Ballerina Dreams by Michaela DePrince & Elaine DePrince
Katy Duck series by Alyssa Satin Capucilli & Henry Cole

Katy Duck series by Alyssa Satin Capucilli & Henry Cole Katy Duck series by Alyssa Satin Capucilli & Henry Cole
Boys Dance!
by John Robert Allman

Boys Dance! By John Robern Allman Boys Dance! By John Robern Allman
Angelina Ballerina series by Catharine Holabird & Helen Craig

Angelina Ballerina series by Catharine Holabird & Helen Craig Angelina Ballerina series by Catharine Holabird & Helen Craig
The Ella Bella Ballerina series
by James Mayhew

The Ella Bella Ballerina series by James Mayhew The Ella Bella Ballerina series by James Mayhew
Bunny Slopes
by Claudia Rueda

Bunny Slopes By Claudia Rueda Bunny Slopes By Claudia Rueda
Misty Copeland (You Should Meet)
by Laurie Calkhoven

Misty Copeland (You Should Meet) by Laurie Calkhoven Misty Copeland (You Should Meet) by Laurie Calkhoven
Fancy Nancy: Budding Ballerina
by Jane O’Connor

Fancy Nancy: Budding Ballerina by Jane O’Connor Fancy Nancy: Budding Ballerina by Jane O’Connor
Dinosaur Dance
by Sandra Boynton

Dinosaur Dance by Sandra Boynton Dinosaur Dance by Sandra Boynton
Barnyard Dance
by Sandra Boynton

Barnyard Dance by Sandra Boynton Barnyard Dance by Sandra Boynton
The Night Before My Dance Recital
by Natasha Wing

The Night Before My Dance Recital By Natasha Wing The Night Before My Dance Recital By Natasha Wing
Little Cloud
by Eric Carle

Little Cloud by Eric Carle Little Cloud by Eric Carle
From Head to Toe
by Eric Carle

From Head to Toe by Eric Carle From Head to Toe by Eric Carle
My Many Colored Days
by Dr. Seuss

My Many Colored Days by Dr. Seuss My Many Colored Days by Dr. Seuss
Bella Bunny
by Nina Koch

Bella Bunny by Nina Koch Bella Bunny by Nina Koch
Ready, Set, Pirouette!
by Chelsea Fogleman

Ready Set Pirouette by Chelsea Fogleman Ready Set Pirouette by Chelsea Fogleman
Taylor Tiptoe
by Elanor Best & Lara Ede

Taylor Tiptoe by Elanor Best & Lara Ede Taylor Tiptoe by Elanor Best & Lara Ede
Florrie Flamingo’s ABC’s of Dance
by Jessica Clayton

Florrie Flamingo’s ABC’s of Dance by Jessica Clayton Florrie Flamingo’s ABC’s of Dance by Jessica Clayton
Florrie Flamingo’s First Ballet Class
by Jessica Clayton

Florrie Flamingo’s First Ballet Class by Jessica Clayton Florrie Flamingo’s First Ballet Class by Jessica Clayton
Florrie’s Frozen Adventure
by Jessica Clayton

Florrie’s Frozen Adventure by Jessica Clayton Florrie’s Frozen Adventure by Jessica Clayton
Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain
by Verna Aardema

Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain by Verna Aardema Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain by Verna Aardema
Dear Zoo
by Rod Campbell

Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell
Kiss Kiss! by Margaret Wild & Bridget Stevens-Marzo

Kiss Kiss! By Margaret Wild & bridget Stevens-Marzo Kiss Kiss! By Margaret Wild & bridget Stevens-Marzo
Movement Stories for Young Children: ages 3-6 by Helen Landalf

Movement Stories for Young Children: ages 3-6 by Helen Landalf Movement Stories for Young Children: ages 3-6 by Helen Landalf
I’m a Ballerina! (Little Golden Book) by Sue Fliess & Joey Chou

I’m a Ballerina! (Little Golden Book) by Sue Fliess & Joey Chou I’m a Ballerina! (Little Golden Book) by Sue Fliess & Joey Chou
My Daddy is a Pretzel
by Baron Baptiste

My Daddy is a Pretzel by Baron Baptiste My Daddy is a Pretzel by Baron Baptiste
Princess Naomi Helps a Unicorn
by Once Upon a Dance

Princess Naomi Helps a Unicorn Princess Naomi Helps a Unicorn
The Cat with the Crooked Tail
by Once Upon a Dance

The Cat With The Crooked Tail The Cat With The Crooked Tail
When I Grow Up: Misty Copeland
by Lexi Ryals & Erwin Madrid
When I Grow Up By Misty Copeland When I Grow Up By Misty Copeland
Beyond Behaviors
by Mona Delahooke, PhD.

Beyond Behaviors By Mona Delahooke, PhD Beyond Behaviors By Mona Delahooke, PhD
What's Going On In There?
by Lise Eliot, PhD.

What's Going On In There? By Lise Eliot, PhD. What's Going On In There? By Lise Eliot, PhD.
The Musical Advantage
by Dr. Anita Collins


The Music Advantage By Anita Collins, PhD. The Music Advantage By Anita Collins, PhD.
The Whole Brain Child
by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., and Tina Payne Bryson, PhD.
The Whole-Brain Child By Daniel J. Siegel, M.D, and Tina Payne Bryson, PhD. The Whole-Brain Child By Daniel J. Siegel, M.D, and Tina Payne Bryson, PhD.
Punished By Rewards
by Alfie Kohn

Punished By Rewards By Alfie Kohn Punished By Rewards By Alfie Kohn
Balanced and Barefoot
by Angela J. Hanscom


Balanced and Barefoot By Angela J. Hanscom Balanced and Barefoot By Angela J. Hanscom
How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk
by Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish

How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk By Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk By Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
What If Everybody Understood Child Development?
by Rae Pica

What If Everybody Understood Child Development? By Rae Pica What If Everybody Understood Child Development? By Rae Pica
Wiggle, Giggle and Shake
by Rae Pica


Wiggle, Giggle and Shake By Rae Pica Wiggle, Giggle and Shake By Rae Pica
Creative Dance for All Ages
by Anne Green Gilbert

Creative Dance For All Ages By Anne Green Gilbert Creative Dance For All Ages By Anne Green Gilbert
Brain-Compatible Dance Education
by Anne Green Gilbert

Brain-Compatible Dance Education By Anne Green Gilbert Brain-Compatible Dance Education By Anne Green Gilbert
This is Your Brain on Music
by Daniel J. Levitin

This Is Your Brain On Music By Daniel J. Levitin This Is Your Brain On Music By Daniel J. Levitin
A Moving Child is a Learning Child
by Gill Connell and Cheryl McCarthy

A Moving Child Is A Learning Child By Gill Connell and Cheryl McCarthy A Moving Child Is A Learning Child By Gill Connell and Cheryl McCarthy
Anatomy of Movement
by Blandine Calais-Germain

Anatomy of Movement By Blandine Calais-Germain Anatomy of Movement By Blandine Calais-Germain
Music Therapy, Sensory Integration and the Autistic Child
by Dorita S. Berger

Music Therapy, Sensory Integration and the Autistic Child By Dorita S. Berger Music Therapy, Sensory Integration and the Autistic Child By Dorita S. Berger

BLOG: Stories with Classical Music & Movement

FROM THE BLOG...

Children love stories and reading books together is one of the best things you can do for development.Stories can be launch pads for improvisation and exploration of sounds and rhythms.  Therefore, using stories with Classical music and movement takes those benefits to another level.

The music helps to set the mood rather like a good film soundtrack. Most of all, it is wonderful for imagination and inspiring creativity. Click her to go to the blog!

A big thanks to the teachers who helped to create this list of magical books!

Tina Massie

Kristen Hummerston Brown

Brienne Garland

Wendy Wagaman Schroeder

Cheryl Downey

Olivia Romano

Abby Odom

Patty Flowerday

Christie Brayton

Nina Koch

Jessica Strong

Dina Pasakaluk

Tiffany Hall Owen

Andrea Fenwick Trench

Jessica Strong

Karly Pierce Lystad

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