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Let’s Get Jazzy

By maria, on July 15th, 2011%

Remember this hidden treasure CD I found a while back? Well, I found another song on the Wake Up and Wiggle CD that I absolutely love! It’s called… Let’s Get Jazzy. It’s really cute, and helps my 3′s isolate their body parts! Important to know, right? Continue reading Let’s Get Jazzy

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My Blue Balloon

By maria, on June 24th, 2011%

Need a new song? Here’s one for you! My Blue Balloon. It’s awesome!  I have used this song for years and I can’t believe I haven’t written about it yet. It works best with 2-3 year olds. They love it! Continue reading My Blue Balloon

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Let’s Have a Parade!

By maria, on May 17th, 2011%

Do you ever have parades in your classes? I love to do them to teach marching and chasse.  They are great ways of making following directions fun while working on locomotor skills. Here’s just one of the parades I do with my students: Continue reading Let’s Have a Parade!

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Teaching Rhythm with Sticks

By maria, on February 18th, 2011%

This week in my tap classes I started using rhythm sticks for age groups 5-10. It was so much fun, the dancers loved it and my favorite part… they can be creative! Continue reading Teaching Rhythm with Sticks

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Turkey Song

By maria, on November 25th, 2010%

On monday one of  my boy students asked me if he could share his turkey song with the class. He was so excited, he just couldn’t wait.  I said sure, here’s what he sang… Continue reading Turkey Song

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Planet Dance

By maria, on November 11th, 2010%

Today in Step Lively we did a planet dance! Included were a spaceship, blueberries, and ice cream! Sounds like a great adventure right? I love the imaginations of young ones! Continue reading Planet Dance

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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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Music for Movement and Imaginations

By maria, on August 18th, 2010%

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I need to tell you about a wonderful CD by Richard Maddock called  Music for Movement and Imaginations! I first learned about it on the wonderful blog Dance Advantage. I then connected with Richard and purchased this CD. I love it! Continue reading Music for Movement and Imaginations

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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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