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Mentoring College Dancers

By maria, on September 29th, 2010%

This weekend I am participating in this event called Dancing Through College and Beyond. It’s being held at Juliard and is for high school dance students and their parents. Continue reading Mentoring College Dancers

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Finger Puppets

By maria, on September 28th, 2010%

You know what kids love more then anything? Puppets! Big puppets- like my colorful Eric Carl butterfly and small finger puppets- like these!

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Body Letters

By maria, on September 27th, 2010%

Today in creative dance we made body letters! I asked them to raise their hand if they did NOT know what the first letter in their name was. Continue reading Body Letters

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Laurie Berkner Band

By maria, on September 24th, 2010%

As the start of my new classes get underway, I am really loving Laurie Berkner! Continue reading Laurie Berkner Band

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Park Slope Reader

By maria, on September 23rd, 2010%

This article is in the Park Slope reader this month about Dancewave! Continue reading Park Slope Reader

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String the Movements

By maria, on September 21st, 2010%

Yesterday in my creative dance class for 5-6 year olds we made a dance! It was so much fun and they loved, LOVED it! Continue reading String the Movements

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Balance of a Challenge

By maria, on September 17th, 2010%

Yesterday was my first day back to tap class after the summer! It was great, and many of my students returned which made me really excited! Continue reading Balance of a Challenge

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Floor Tape

By maria, on September 14th, 2010%

I have a new found love for dance class! Yes, duct tape! Continue reading Floor Tape

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Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)

By maria, on September 10th, 2010%

Last night was my first Youth Advisory Committee Meeting for Dance/NYC! Continue reading Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)

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Ballet Among the Blooms

By maria, on September 7th, 2010%

balletThis Sunday I will be teaching at Ballet Among the Blooms at the New York Botanical Gardens! Continue reading Ballet Among the Blooms

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Maria Hanley Maria Hanley is an independent early childhood dance educator in New York City. View Maria's profile on LinkedIn

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