Brooklyn, NY, is home to one of the largest populations of Russians in the United States, so it makes sense that Kids World, a toy store in Brooklyn’s Brighton Beach neighborhood, was eager to carry both the Russian and English versions of the Growing Through Arts® books.

Adam and Amber Frishman, owners of Bright Lights Dancewear in Austin, TX, are using the Growing Through Arts® books as part of the curriculum in a dance studio they also own.

This summer, Stage & Street in Sudbury, ON, went through a massive renovation, which included the creation of a new children’s corner, where owner Evelyn Davie plans to promote the Growing Through Arts® line of books and toys.

This summer, hundreds of little girls will be introduced to the famous classical ballet, Cinderella, at Neisha’s Dance and Music Academy in Chula Vista, CA, by reading the Growing Through Arts® books.

When Michael Porter, store manager for Performers Wearhouse in Indianapolis, first saw the Peter and the Wolf Storybook by Aleksandra® at the Midwest Dance Retail Show, he knew he had to carry the Growing Through Arts® line of books and toys at his store.

Kelly Musick, owner of Dance Universe in Joplin, MO, is a fan of the Growing Through Arts® books because they teach children about ballet terms and the history of ballet.

Backstage Dancewear caters to young dancers, especially pre-schoolers, so when manager Doreen Bretz learned about the Growing Through Arts® products, she knew they would be a perfect fit for her store.

For more than 20 years, Joy Ellis, owner of Footlights dancewear store in Frederick, Md., has been providing dancers a huge selection. Recently, Joy added the Growing Through Arts® line as well.

Meet Nancy Perenti, manager of the Ballet Petite dance school and its dancewear and gift store in McLean, VA.