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Mini Hoops

I found the coolest hoops ever! If you don’t have these you are missing out! They are mini, just right for my toddler class at Dancewave. The kids are little (10-18 months) and I thought these hoops would be just perfect for them! Continue reading Mini Hoops

Toddler Development

Last week in my toddler class, I was so proud of the 12-15 month olds! They have mastered the tunnels! The first week when I brought the tunnels they would not go inside. I added balls, so I could throw them inside the tunnel. It has took them at least a month, but now they love them, and get really excited about it! Now that they have mastered it, I wanted to introduce something new. Continue reading Toddler Development

Exploring Toddler Time

This morning I taught a toddler dance/play time at Dancewave and it was so much fun! It took a few weeks to get into my groove with this class, but I finally found it! Continue reading Exploring Toddler Time

Park Slope Reader

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

Sing and Swing Baby

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This fall I will be teaching a class called Sing and Swing Baby at Dancewave Center in Brooklyn. These classes are Baby and Grown-up classes starting at 5 months through the transition of crawling to walking. I am really looking forward to it and  it should  be a new experience, which I love!  This week I am going to take a trip to the bookstore to do some research on this age group and see what is important for their development. I want the class to be fun for the grownups too, afterall it is a dance class!

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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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