Starting On The Right Foot

It is natural for children to move and dance. Dance helps children to develop better understanding of how their bodiesmove and relate to the space around them. Dancing within a group promotes co-operation and sharing, creative movement, self-expression, problem solving skills and an awareness and sensitivity to other.

Julie Wylie is senior pediatric music specialist at the Champion Centre, Burwood Hospital Christchurch and founder and patron of the New Zealand Musical Parenting Association. She is an author and composer of a wide range of original music for early childhood.

Julie is in constant demand as a consultant and workshop presenter to audiences throughout New Zealand and worldwide, as well as conducting her own music classes for young children. Her CDs, DVDs and books are much admired by parents, music groups and educators alike.