I’ll be dancing today …
just like every other day of the year
National Dance Day 2022
Published by authorlaurablog
I'm a reading specialist and award winning educator from Chicago. While living in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado for nine years, I spent time hiking on the trails with my Goldendoodle Charlie and friends, writing, working in a literacy program at the Boulder Public Library, and mentoring writers and teachers. I love visiting schools. My books combine STEM and Kindness. "Aliana Reaches for the Moon" a picture book that draws inspiration from the moon and the curiosity of children, inviting children to be creative, explore, and experiment. "An Accidental Hero: A Mostly True Wombat Story" a picture book told in the form of a newscast which skillfully balances the serious subject of forest fires with compassion and humor to help children navigate this important topic through the real events of 2020. I moved to Northern New Jersey in 2025 and am working on new projects. View more posts
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‘Like a toddler’ oh that’s a grand comparison. Yes, they truly just feel the music and are a joy to behold. I’ve noticed they use their arms and legs naturally in their own interpretation of the tune. Almost twenty years ago, I took a dance class as an adult and will forever cherish that choice, since I didn’t do professional dance in childhood. Music has a wonderful power to heal, as does dance. Thank you for this. Loved it, on so many levels.
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Thanks for your kind words. This truly expresses how I feel about how my body responds to music but also sometimes just to the music in my head. When in doubt, dance it out!
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This is so true. We saw a little girl dancing at the grocery store today, and it brought my husband and I so much joy. Little kids know how to live.
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It’s really a gift to feel joy in music or from life in general.
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