My path crosses with artists every day who are dedicated to helping students have a successful experience in the classroom. Danceworks teaching artist–actress, singer, dancer–Haley Haupt has been covering some territory lately. When Haley stopped by Danceworks … Continue reading
Tagged Arts Education, Creativity, Creativity for kids, Dance, Danceworks, Healthy Kids, MPS, Mumbai, Teachers, Youth, Youth DanceI remember the year we said, “Let’s start a youth performance company!” It was in response to all the talent coming out of Danceworks Mad Hot, but that wasn’t the only reason. We wanted a way to keep students … Continue reading
Tagged Dance Performance, Danceworks, Danceworks Youth Performance Company, DYPC, Youth DanceA Tango lesson is about timing, taking it a step at a time, building strong relationships, taking risks, being resilient, believing in yourself and finding the joy. Read on to learn how observing faculty and students inspires my continued appreciation of … Continue reading
Tagged Arts Education, Dance, Danceworks Mad Hot Ballroom and Tap, Healthy communities, Healthy Kids, Healthy nonprofits, Youth DanceThere’s nothing that makes Alma Mercado happier than getting to help kids and motivate them to be better individuals. “You learn so much from them!” she said. Just 17 years old and Alma is already talking like Danceworks’ faculty who often say they get far more … Continue reading
Tagged #madhotmke, BMO Harris Bradley Center, Connection, Danceworks Creative Arts Camps, Danceworks Mad Hot Ballroom and Tap, Danceworks Mad Hot Ballroom and Tap Competition, Internship, Milwaukee City Schools, Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS, Youth DancePeggy S. Paar understands the big difference a little dancing can make in a person’s life. Many times, I have left Danceworks on a Friday evening just as Peggy and her husband Michael are arriving. They end their workweeks dancing … Continue reading
Tagged Arts Education, Community, Connection, Danceworks Mad Hot Ballroom and Tap, Youth Dance ← Older postsWelcome to the Danceworks blog, where we're hoping to share a little bit more about the heart and soul behind Danceworks… what made us join the dance and keeps us dancing, what keeps us inspired, and where we can share some of the stories worth telling.
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