EVERY LITTLE MOVEMENT

Specialties

Every Little Movement is a classical arts school dedicated to teaching dance and theater to children of any age and background. Founded in 2006, ELMAA’s philosophy is grounded in American Modern Dance and is profoundly inspired by the philosophy of the great mother of modern dance, Isadora Duncan. All classes strike a balance of self expression, technique, and performance.

ELMAA offers a variety of classes, each with the goal of exposing children to dance as an art form, giving them the tools to develop artistically, while fully expressing their own personalities. Children are taught age appropriate technique without ever losing site of self expression and creativity.

We offer classes for 3 – 14 year old. Classes include Creative Movement, Modern Dance, Jazz Dance, Tap Dance, Flamenco, Indian Dance-​Odissi, Storytelling and Theater. Adult classes are also offered periodically.

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History

Established in 2006.

In 2005 Francesca started teaching movement for children in Hoboken. In 2006 she met Jaclyn Cherubini, administrative director of the Hoboken Shelter and a wonderful collaboration was born. With Jaclyn’s commitment and the lovely support of the people of the Hoboken Shelter, Francesca uses the beautiful space of the Church of St. John’s to teach classes, which proceeds go in donation to the Hoboken Shelter. Also, twice a year, Francesca organizes the «Hoboken Shelter Dance Benefit»; during these wonderful evenings children and professional dancers are invited to perform thus creating a magical atmosphere. In 2009 «Every Little Movement» Academy of the Arts was born; ELMAA wishes to expand their world and create a school were children will experience, live, grow and learn to love and understand all kind of wonderful art. ELMAA is creating new classes each year and inviting more wonderful teachers to enrich our program.

Meet the Business Owner

Francesca T.

Business Owner

Francesca is of Swiss Italian origin and studied dance in Switzerland, Germany and the U.S. She moved to New York City in the summer of 1998. In her many years in New York, she has grown to love classical modern dance and was able to perform in repertoire by Isadora Duncan, Jose Limon, Charles Weidman and Anna Sokolow, among others. She has studied with many renowned teachers such as Jim May, Betty Jones, Catherine Gallant, Loretta Thomas, Julia Levien and dancers from the Limón company to mention a few.

he is currently a dancer with Catherine Gallant/​DANCE and a member of Dances by Isadora since 2000, exploring the repertoire and legacy of Isadora Duncan. She is also a member of Sokolow Theatre/​Dance Ensemble since 2003.

In 2005 she started teaching movement for children in Hoboken, Brooklyn and Manhattan, both in English and Italian languages. In 2009 «Every Little Movement» Academy of the Arts was born.

Photo credit: Dan Dugan