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Today as I was talking to my 4 year old students and they reminded me that the holiday Rosh Hashanah was coming up. I asked “what do you do for Rosh Hashanah?” One student said “we eat apples and honey!” Ahh, what a perfect dance don’t you think? Here’s what we did: Continue reading Apples and Honey
Hi friends! I can’t believe there is only 1 more week of summer classes! Can you? Are you done teaching for the summer, or do you have some more to go? This week in particular has been so exciting. I had new photos taken for this site and to use around the web. They turned out so wonderful and I can’t wait for you to see them! Continue reading A Must Read Breakthrough Story!
Even though this week is short I still plan on doing some activities for National Dance Week. Are you celebrating it with your students? Here are some easy ways I came up with to share National Dance Week with your young dancers and their families: Continue reading 4 Ways to Celebrate National Dance Week With Your Young Dancers
Yesterday I packed my bag full of star spots, music, and scarves and headed to an apartment building to teach a ballet birthday! One of my students was turning 4 and her mom says she talks about and does ballet day and night. I was so excited to be there and be part of her birthday. Most of the guests at the party are in my ballet class, so I taught their usual ballet class with a few special surprises thrown in. We did a birthday parade, read a ballet book, and danced to the ABBA dancing queen song! Continue reading A Ballet Birthday
Chimneys and Kites can only mean one thing… Marry Poppins! This is my most favorite movie and I think it really lends itself to dancing and movement! Just the other day I realized that I do 2 different dances from the movie in 2 different classes! Can you believe that?
Hello My Dear Readers! Are you ready for a New Year? I am! 2010 was amazing, and I know 2011 will be just as great if not better. I want to thank you all for your votes in the Dance Advantage Top Dance Blog Competition! Because of your votes, this blog is a Top 20 Blog of 2010! Isn’t that exciting? Thank you, Thank you, Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Continue reading A New Year Full Of Opportunities |
Maria Hanley is an independent early childhood dance educator in New York City.
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I had the idea because I have so many students, that making valentines for all of them would take me forever. Instead we will play a game, move a song, and dance with our heart bean bag! What do you think? Want to know how I made it? Just 3 easy steps: 
They are so much fun and I thought you might want to try them out too! 
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