marymacmusic facilitates the experience and education of music and movement at all stages of health for greater health and joy. Through experience-based research, we aim to continually learn more about how music and movement together promote physical, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual connections.
Did you know that music can help the lame to walk, the silent sing, and the apathetic dance?
marymacmusic offers dance programs for all abilities and ages. Move & Groove™ Group Dance, Individual Dance, Couples Dance, Family Dance and Dance Party sessions are being offered at health care facilities north of Boston, MA. Move & Groove™ dance sessions are typically scheduled for 60 minutes. Scheduling is flexible as needed. Pricing is available for health care facilities and private clients, and is based on group size.
To learn more or to schedule a Move & Groove™ dance session, email us at move@marymacmusic.com
Small awards are given annually to support school music education programs and students. Click on images to download award information.
Emily
Bryant Fraser Award
John
Cameron Fraser Award
The benefits of music and movement therapies are significant and contribute mightily to the quality of the day for all, but especially for those who physical, mental, social, and emotional participation has been limited by illness or disability.
Through modeling, active teaching, and direct service, we hope to raise awareness of the benefits of music and movement therapies, as well as educate individuals, couples, families, and health care providers on how to bring tools from the music and movement therapies toolbox into their everyday experiences.
Two national resources on the topics of music and movement are the American Music Therapy Association and the American Dance Therapy Association.
Learn more about the positive effects of music and movement being used with the elderly and adults living with dementia: View/Download a reading list (PDF) ››
Every beneficial program that we design has been built from our professional experiences, as well as from the experiences of music and movement therapists and researchers across the world who have tested and implemented both new and old music and movement therapy methods. We continuously research best practices as we work with and learn from our clients and the community of music therapy and movement professionals worldwide.