Dance Advantage - Once Upon a Time – Digital Video + Audio Download

Once Upon A Time by Becca Retter

Once Upon A Time by Becca Retter is a collection of three recital-ready dances for performers ages 3-9, built around imagination, happy endings, and the joy of dance.

From a narrated preschool ballet to a cheerful swing-style tap routine and an energetic beginner jazz dance, Once Upon A Time gives teachers three distinct performance options connected by a playful, imaginative theme.

The collection includes choreography video, music, and choreography notes to help teachers learn, rehearse, and prepare each routine for the recital stage.

Dances Included

Once Upon A Time - Pre-Song and Ballet | Ages 3-5
A beautiful young ballet routine that begins with fairytale narration before leading dancers into a sweet, imaginative journey. The gentle storytelling and majestic musical feel encourage musicality, expression, and beginning ballet movement.
Narration by Becca Retter
Running time: 2:42

Tappily Ever After - Grade 1 Tap | Ages 4-6
A cheerful swing-style tap dance filled with catchy rhythms, playful lyrics, and an upbeat feel. Young tappers can work on rhythm, musicality, and confident performance while enjoying a routine centered around movement and happy endings.
Running time: 2:15

Dance Wonderland - Beginner Jazz | Ages 7-9
An energetic jazz routine celebrating the joy of dancing. Its bright musical style gives young performers plenty of opportunity to develop musicality, jazz style, personality, and stage presence.
Vocals by Liza Retter, Rap by Casey Butler
Running time: 2:36

Download Includes
⚠️ Please download to a computer, not a mobile device.

• Performance video for Once Upon A Time
  
• Performance video for Tappily Ever After
  
• Step-by-step choreography and performance video for Dance Wonderland
  
• Six music files
  
• Instructional track for each dance
  
• Performance track with end tag for each dance
  
• Choreography notes

Why Teachers Love This Collection
Once Upon A Time gives teachers three recital options for different ages and dance styles while maintaining a cohesive theme built around imagination, happiness, and performance.

The progression from preschool ballet to beginning tap and jazz makes it possible to feature several age groups within the same recital concept. With video, music, and choreography notes included, teachers have an organized set of materials for preparing each routine for the stage.

Each choreography is also available separately as a Training Aid download without video.