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MUSIC
Being with
Baby parent
"We so enjoyed the
Being with Baby class because it incorporated things
that babies and mommies love: music, dance,
movement, and massage. With Allison's unique warmth
and vitality, she taught Ted songs with movement
that I still use with him every day. She has a keen
understanding of babies and their needs, which I
found very informative. After the class she gave us
a cd of some of the songs. When Ted gets fussy and
I put on her music, he always stops crying! This
class definitely has had a positive impact on his
development."
Music, Art & Me parents
“I
am writing to you today because I was reminded by
Lance this morning just how great an impact you made
in the short time we've known each other. We
were sitting this morning having a cute conversation
about "who loves Lance" and you came in third place!
He said, "mommy loves me," daddy loves me," and
"Miss Allison loves me! It was at that moment that I
realized just how much we miss you and most
importantly, how special you made each and every kid
feel in our Music and Me classes. The children are
still singing your songs as they prance (or actually
run) around the house. Lance now has his own knickerbocker drum and enjoys marching around
singing the song.”
“Allison
has an intuitive ability and a lot of experience,
that enables her to work extraordinarily well with a
group of young children, drawing their attention,
involving them, encouraging the participation of
children that are shy. It was a rich, age
appropriate experience…the interconnectedness of
many expressive art forms…”
“We
liked all the music, creative stories…the structure
and repetition. My child became a little singer at
home and took each of the exercises and practiced.
He liked the drum and rhyming sounds. He became very
independent and I learned to let him “lead” a little
more and I think he appreciated that”.”
Siblings Play parents
“I
enjoyed how the class was able to integrate the
different ages. My older child was thoroughly and
independently engaged and got a sense of
accomplishment finishing the art work on his own and
my younger was able to participate at her level and
became much more outgoing. Both children began
singing more around the house. Great class!”
“The
class was such a great nix of movement, music, and
art. This was the most physical class we’ve ever
taken and all the children thoroughly enjoyed it.
The kids have been singing the songs all fall and
break out into movement or sounds at all the time.
My older child seemed to gain more confidence….than
I‘ve ever seen her do in any other class, my younger
absorbed it all and talked about if often. The class gave me new creative ideas
about how play with my children. “
DANCE
Busy Bodies parents
“I
have searched high and low for a dance class, and
found what I wanted in my own back yard!"
"We had
an absolutely fabulous time at class yesterday. (My
son) hasn't stopped talking about it. And it was so
fun to watch how much fun they were all having. I'm
so glad that you are offering this class."
Little
Dancers parent
"Thank you for a wonderful morning. (My daughter)
recreated class- playing "dance school" over and
over again yesterday afternoon. Looking forward to
more fun!"
THEATRE
My 4-year old
LOVED Rosemary Fox's drama class. I sat in on
quite a few classes and she is awesome. She
quickly engages the children and takes them on a fun
and imaginative journey into classic stories.
They love acting out the parts using props and
familiar lines from the stories and adding their own
unique (and often humorous!) personalities. A
great way to introduce the younger set to the world
of drama."
ART
Happy Hands Art parents (composite)
“We
loved the creativity, types of projects, opportunity
for fun, friendship and exploring interests and
talents and that is was not just art but stories and
play. My child learned a love of art, to follow
directions, listening to a teacher without mom, that
there are so many art forms and ways to be creative. Playdough is huge in our house now. We want more!”
SPANISH
Cantemos
Juntos parents
“The
classes are very engaging thanks to terrific music
and excellent organization of activities. The kids
love learning about animals etc in Spanish and the
range of activities (with parachutes, balls and
other creative props) keep everything fresh.”
“The
class was wonderful... my son and I both loved it!
It was a great mix of music, puppets, shakers,
parachutes, etc. I loved that you were upbeat and
yet the energy in the room never became frenetic and
I think that the kids could tell that you really
enjoy children and that put them at ease. The music
was wonderful and the props helped to incorporate
the kids well and to keep them engaged. Thanks for a
great experience!”
“The
songs are very nicely written -- catchy melodies
with repetition that somehow isn't annoying. They
are excellent learning tools. The children
absolutely love singing them”
"This summer I saw my old Spanish teacher, and
during the conversation he asked me if... (child's
name)... knew how to speak Spanish. She wowed him by
counting/singing to ten followed by "Se contar yo
solito" (I know how to count by myself). Yeah! Hasta
Luego".
"Elizabeth is my favorite speaking Spanish
teacher who sings Hola Hola."
OTHERS
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