Sometime soon I will arrive in Brazil. I have stepped outside my comfort zone and begun the transformation that awaits. MamaDances is expanding and so am I. Travelling alone is rare for me. In this intimate space I permit myself to be aware of a feeling of fear. A mother. An entrepreneur. An artist. I continue to strive to provide for our children by creating a beautiful, inspiring and loving environment for and around them. I question the choices and sacrifices I have made. But fear is powerless against action and doubt dissappears in dances' presence.
We are all better together. Thank you for dancing with me. Have a wonderful season!
I hope to see you soon. Eryn
MamaDances needs your help to get the word out in Toronto !
Toronto has been a challenge for us. With no marketing budget we are very limited. Please help us, by recommending our classes to your friends and connecting with us on facebook and twitter. ( see the icons on this page) We are open to your suggestions for solutions. If you have any ideas or are interested in helping us in some way, please send us an email. Lets get our classes filled this season and grow in Toronto.
Acknowledgement
Eryn is invited guest artist and recognized catalyst of the Programa Moinho, an initiative of Prof. Bianca Scliar at The University of Santa Carolina in Florianopolis, Brazil. Eryn's presence in Brazil is made possible by support from The Canada Council for the Arts, and Centro des Arts UDESC http://www.ceart.udesc.br/eventos/udesc-promove-oficina-de-formacao-em-danca-para-pais-e-bebes/
Fall Registration and Class Schedules:
Two amazing programs: Mom and Baby Dance (2-12 months) and Parent and Child Dance (1-4yrs). A gentle, playful introduction to movement, combining traditional and contemporary music and approaches. Have fun. Feel good. Meet. Connect. Share. Inspire your little one with the beauty, strength and creativity of dance. Time flies while…
Classes are offered in Danforth/Chester, Bloor W. Village, St. Clair West, Queen St. West, Upper Beaches and The Junction neighbourhoods. If you don't see what you are looking for, please contact us.
"Before taking a MamaDances class, my last experience in a dance class was when I was five and I got to pretend I was popcorn to the beat of a djembe drum. Nearly three decades later, my four-month-old daughter in arms, there were times that I felt stiff and awkward, and times that I felt full of grace and balance, not unlike my experience of parenting in general. But throughout it all I felt connected with my daughter, and with a group of other moms feeling, stumbling, and dancing their way into their new bodies as mothers. And, for me, that's really what MamaDances was all about."
- Sarah and daughter Ayela (mom and baby class)
MamaDances Membership
We have always made it possible for missed classes to be retaken either during the same session or during the next two sessions, at the same, or another studio. Now, a new membership option allows us to continue offering this flexibility.
A membership will allow you to retake missed classes anytime during the session or in the next 2 sessions following, at any studio.
A membership will contribute to the continuity of MamaDances.
To become a member: If you already have a MamaDances account, connect via our web-site. If you don't have an account with us, You'll need to create one. In your customer area, click on "Membership". A once-a-year payment of 20$ is required.
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Select "Membership" in our course list, on our registration page. The terms and conditions remain the same.
Moksha Yoga St Clair West is conveniently located at St Clair West and Oakwood ave, steps from the 512 streetcar line. We are a community oriented yoga, pilates and hot yoga studio and we strive to offer something for everyone. We are pleased to host MamaDances at our location and look forward to welcoming you! For more information, please visit their website at www.mokshayogastclairwest.com.
Recommendations:
Baby Signing with Sarah Bigham http://www.weehands.com/
Ostepathy: The Spinal Joint http://www.thespinaljoint.ca/
Philip Drube M.OMSc, brings thirty years of professional dance experience and mind/body awareness disciplines to help you with any type of issue. Classical osteopathic therapy uses gentle hands-on methods that remove tensions and restrictions to encourage dynamic balance between proper structure and function. These treatments are safe, efficient and effective for all ages and are delivered with a precise focus on the individual to restore health, vitality and quality of life.
Jessica will be offering Wednesday and Friday after-school creative dance classes for children in JK - grade 6 at her beautiful studio in Artscape Youngplace, 180 Shaw St., Toronto. [email protected] to register
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Mommy Connections introduces you to programs and services available within your community. Their classes provide a unique learning opportunity as well as a fun way to bond with your child and other moms in a social environment. We Provide Educational and Social Connections for the Modern Family Before Baby and Beyond!
In our search to find like-minded organizations in Toronto to help spread the word about MamaDances, we have discovered Wholeplay: a fantastic company that provides expert child development information, support and fun for parents, babies, and toddlers from pregnancy to preschool! They offer both private consultation for specific parenting challenges as well as group classes. http://wholeplay.ca/blog/
The little paper is a mom-run independent guide to programs, classes, resources and activities for young urban families. Keep the monthly newspaper on your kitchen table, check in with the website for curated events, camps and classes and sign up for the newsletter to get the inside scoop on the best of the little city this weekend.