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Mentoring College Dancers

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

Finger Puppets

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

Continue reading Finger Puppets

Body Letters

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

Laurie Berkner Band

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

Park Slope Reader

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

String the Movements

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

Balance of a Challenge

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

Floor Tape

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

Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)

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

Ballet Among the Blooms

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

About

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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Dance Advantage Columns- Read Kid Concepts where I write helpful tips about teaching dance to toddlers and preschoolers.

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Bounce

Looking to use picture books with your littles? My collaboration with Picture Books and Pirouettes will give you loads of ideas!

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