Maria's Movers

So, here begins my week of sharing creative lessons! If you haven’t submitted one yet I would love to here from you! Just e-mail me at maria.f.hanley@gmail.com and I will post it here to share! I am still looking for 3 more to fill the week! (p.s. it’s good promotion for your blog, if you have . . . → Read More: Lesson Sharing Week!

Yesterday in movement club (an after school option for three year olds to sign up for) I teach at the preschool something really striking happened. It was the new day of the semester, so I had some new kids join the club. There was first a little boy who sat down and wouldn’t do our stretching . . . → Read More: "I’m not a very good dancer"

I found out today that the little girl that has been crying in my monday creative movement class withdrew from the class today… I’m so disappointed because I was looking forward to solving the puzzle and in time watching her enjoy the class. 

Just as I was asking about calling the mom to speak with her to . . . → Read More: Update…

Ok so I thought having a dance teacher blog would be a great idea, but then I remembered how busy dance teachers are… *sigh* so forgive me for not updating for a while.

A lot has happened since I last wrote… I promise I will update you day by day…

In the . . . → Read More: It’s been a while…

This foundation was presented last night on So You Think You Can Dance….http://www.dizzyfeetfoundation.org/

What a great way to help kids experience dance in a positive environment. The foundation also has created an accreditation program for dance education in studios and schools, which is incredibly needed.

Check it out…

In the . . . → Read More: Dizzy Feet– To improve, support, and increase access to Dance Education

Welcome! This is a blog especially for people who move, create, and educate. Anyone else is welcome to read it too… I hope it will be a fun and interactive outlet for me and other dance educators who work with children. My goal with this blog is to share stories, thoughts, and challenges of being . . . → Read More: A Dance Teacher Welcome!