Imagine you knew a simple playtime routine that also supported your baby’s development.
Or that you could end each day feeling confident that you had spent quality bonding time with your baby.
Or that anytime you were experiencing parental overwhelm, you had a quick and simple strategy to reset your body-brain connection and return to being a calmer, more patient parent.
That’s totally possible for you. And how do I know?
Because those are real-life experiences me and my students have had once we started doing the BrainDance.
When my youngest was born, I felt totally exhausted and overwhelmed by the sleepless nights, the physical and emotional demands of my toddler, and the (seemingly) insatiable appetite of all three of us (seriously - how many times a day must a parent feed the family?!?).
Because of COVID, my mentor happened to be teaching her baby dance class online AND it was during my toddler’s nap time. It was a unique opportunity to spend quality time with the baby, and I jumped on it!
Those classes ended up being some of the most precious and meaningful moments I had with my baby. I was able to give her my full attention, connect and bond with her, support her development (including creative tummy time!), and even spend time moving my own body in a way that felt nurturing for me.
What makes the BrainDance special?
- Since it’s based on the developmental movement patterns that babies go through in their first year of life, you’ll be using playtime/tummy time to support the development of your baby.
- Doing the BrainDance reboots your neurological system to coordinate your brain & body for emotional, social & cognitive balance
- There are infinite ways to change it up, making it a fun activity that you can continue to do with your baby as they grow up.
- It can increase focus, decrease stress, and boost creativity - which makes it an amazing tool for older kids, teens, and PARENTS!
- The BrainDance was created by Anne Green Gilbert of the Creative Dance Center in Seattle. She is deeply committed to making dance accessible for people of ALL ages and abilities and the BrainDance is exactly that!
Sound like just what you need to create meaningful moments with your baby? Then I have just the thing for you!
Introducing…
BrainDance with your Baby
BrainDance with your Baby is an in-depth workshop covering everything you need to know about using the BrainDance - as playtime with your baby AND as self care for you!
You’ll learn the 8 movement patterns of the BrainDance, the developmental movement and reflexes that each pattern is based on, and how to change them up to keep things fun and interesting.
But most importantly, you’ll be able to stop worrying about “doing the right thing” during those wake windows and confidently play with your baby in a way that supports their development and your well being. That’s a win-win!
Here’s everything you’ll learn inside BrainDance with your Baby:
- The 8 patterns of the BrainDance
- The developmental movement and reflexes that the BrainDance is based on
- Ways to incorporate the BrainDance into playtime with your baby
- How to use the BrainDance to support tummy time
- Modifications to make as your baby gets more mobile
- Simple tricks that add variety to your BrainDance to keep it interesting no matter how many times you do it
- How to use the BrainDance for yourself - as exercise, stress relief, to increase focus and creativity, and to reset when you’re experiencing parental overwhelm
What parents are saying about my classes:
“We LOVE Miss Jen's classes! They are full of creativity and movement and the kids always enjoy it so much! I'm so glad we found a dance teacher with such thoughtful techniques. Soul Centered Movement is awesome.” ~Ashlie M.
“Ms. Jen is trained to teach what she’s teaching, and trained to teach and understand children of different ages.” ~ Nicole G.
Workshop Details
What? BrainDance with your Baby - a 90 minute comprehensive workshop teaching you what the BrainDance is and how to use it to make the most of playtime - for both your baby AND you!
When? You'll gain access as soon as your register.
Who? Me 👋 I’m Jen Cleary and I’m a Creative Dance Educator. I have been teaching the BrainDance as a way of supporting developmental movement, a dance class warmup, a form of self care & exercise, and a way to bond with your baby for over 10 years. Now, I’ve bottled up everything I know about how doing the BrainDance with your baby can benefit new parents in this in-depth workshop so you too can feel empowered during playtime and find your way back to calm when parenting is challenging.
What else? Your pass to BrainDance with your Baby includes:
- Everything you need to know to start doing the BrainDance immediately in order to support your baby’s development, create meaningful moments for bonding, and take care of your own wellbeing.
- Lifetime access to the video recording and slides.
- A pdf of the BrainDance patterns to help you remember the patterns as you practice.
- Any future updates/bonuses to the workshop.
Ready to make playtime more intentional?
Join BrainDance with your Baby and discover the "why" behind your baby's movement and how to support their brain-body connectivity as they grow.
BrainDance with your Baby is perfect for you if…
- You want playtime with your baby to be an intentional, meaningful experience
- You are stuck for ideas about how to play with your baby
- You love the idea of incorporating dance & movement into your daily routine
- You want to gain a deeper understanding of your baby's developmental movement and ways to support their growth
- You’re curious about developmental movement and baby reflexes and how repeating those movements as you age can boost your brain-body connection
- You’re feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or frustrated and are having trouble figuring out how to take care of yourself now that you’re a parent
On the other hand, you might want to skip this if…
- Your child is already walking (stay tuned for future BrainDance workshops for parents of older children).
- You don’t like to dance
- Online learning is not your jam
Testimonials from my READ it and LEAP workshop teaching how to turn picture books into dance activities:
"I really enjoyed READ it and LEAP. As someone who uses picture books in my class, it was nice to gain some insight into how another dance educator organizes their ideas. I really appreciated how thoughtful Jen is about connecting the story to specific dance elements. I would recommend this workshop to dance teachers in all settings." - Gina S.
"So many incredibly useful takeaways. I appreciated the articulation of why these methods are effective and the nuance and thought that [Jen] expressed about each element of curriculum design." - Anne K.
"I am inspired to incorporate movement/dance in ALL of my K-5 library classes--and I feel equipped with the tools to do it! I also think it is amazing to be able to lead students in exploring movement concepts within the context of stories... it really deepens the learning." - Katie T.
Ready to make the most of your baby's playtime?
Join BrainDance with your Baby to deepen your understanding of your baby's movement and how that connects to their brain development so you can create meaningful moments during your baby’s wake windows that support development, bonding, and well-being through infancy and beyond.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I’m a busy mom?
Then this workshop is perfect for you. You can watch the recording in your own time. Once you learn the basics - the BrainDance activities can take as little as 2 minutes to do with your little one for you to receive the benefits from them.
How long will this take?
The workshop is about 90 minutes.
After the workshop, you’ll be ready to do BrainDances ranging from 2 minutes to as long as your dancing heart desires.
What if I don’t learn anything new?
If you’ve watched the training and truly feel you haven’t learned anything new or useful, let me know within 14 days and I’ll issue a full refund.
I’ve got another question.
Great! Email me at [email protected] and let’s chat.
Ready to turn playtime into a bonding experience that will continue to support baby’s development and your well being way beyond infancy?
Join BrainDance with your Baby and discover everything you need to transform playtime into a nurturing experience that supports you and your baby.