Building a culture of Body Wisdom through Dance
Mission
Cultivating creativity, dance artistry, and inclusive movement arts education for all ages and bodies. Creating space where all dancers can learn, connect, collaborate and grow using the art form of dance.
Values
Joy
Laughter, play, and “serious fun”
Creativity
Curiosity, imagination, inspiring each other to grow
Respect
Kindness and care for self and others
Community
Building bridges and connections through dance
Body Wisdom
Embodied, experiential learning and trusting ones innate body intelligence
Philosophy Relevant To Our Current Times
We believe that dance education should be creative, developmentally appropriate, progress sequentially and taught by highly qualified professionals. Wild Hare Dance nurtures self-expression and learning through meaningful and joyful dance experiences. “Building a culture of body wisdom through Dance” fosters creative, collaborative community and movement culture.
In our current age of technology and “screen time,” dance education contributes to embodying our future with skill, body/mind coordination and movement resources. Supporting our selves and upcoming generations with body intelligence, body/mind connectivity, creative expression, social/emotional learning and empowerment is transformative.
Our program uses innovative teaching approaches to dance; shifting between student–centered and teacher-directed activities. We create space where movement is meaningful and the dancers whole self is honored. A caring , safe learning environment is priority as we grow and create!
Woman Owned, Local Business
With over 20yrs experience in the field of dance education, performance and community based arts, Sasha brings a depth of knowledge to the organization with lived experience of what it takes to thrive as a teaching artist. Her work experience includes: professional dance companies, Dance nonprofits, independent dance studios, public and private school dance programming, dance in higher education, Dance film and community-based arts development. Wild Hare Dance is inspired to support the community with innovative and meaningful dance experiences.
**Wild Hare Dance is a professional member of ACE, American Circus Educators and is committed to safety-specific industry standards and best practices according to ACE guidelines. Sasha completed her Aerial teacher training ( Certified levels 1 and 2) with Paper Doll Militia, who is a recognized member of the Circus Arts Safety Network. Wild Hare Dance is currently becoming a recognized program of the ACE’s Circus Arts Safety Network; a National organization that publicly recognizes aerial arts programs and spaces that follow and stay up to date on safety-specific industry standards and best practices.