Moving in Harmony:
Resources for Inclusive
Dance and Music Teaching
Developing my page has been an experience of exploration and identification. I began with creating a page about Music Therapy resources, but expanded to other therapeutic areas in the arts, specifically Chorus for Parkinson's Disease and Chorus for neurodiverse adults. I observed and interviewed the directors of these programs, as well as a young man who has been experiencing Music Therapy for 3 years. Additionally, I have included my research papers in the field.
The essential words for a researcher are courage, curiosity, persistence, study, humility, love and ethics. My vision is this page will grow as I continue to explore all the elements while being supported by these words.
Teaching Artist Statement
Throughout my teaching career I have focused on teaching young children music and dance. I place my artistic vision in the children by nurturing their growth intellectually, creatively, artistically, and social-emotionally.
Teaching Bio
Anne Edgerton holds a BA from Occidental College, MALS from Wesleyan University and a Dalcroze Degree and Certificate from Longy School of Music. She is currently working toward a Certificate in Expressive Arts Therapies from Lesley University. She has been teaching dance for over 30 years and Dalcroze Eurhythmics for 20 years.
Performance Bio
Anne Edgerton is an active performer as a choreographer-in-residence for the Moving West Dance Theater, based in Framingham. She has collaborated with pianist Vytas Baksys, of the Boston Symphony Orchestra since 2012 in multiple dance creations. She serves on the board of the Dalcroze New England Chapter and organizes workshops and trainings every year for music teachers. She has also presented workshops in Dalcroze Eurhythmics teachers in the Boston area.
