Movement Matters Dance & Movement Therapy

Movement Matters Dance & Movement Therapy MOVEMENT MATTERS DANCE AND MOVEMENT THERAPY (MMDMT) will open in Rockhampton in January, 2017.

MMDMT is a dance and Autism Movement Therapy centre established for children and adults with a range of disabilities. Our goal is to provide a dance, movement and music program to individuals with autism and disabilities, so that they can be included in their community and have access to the arts. In conjunction with compatible therapies, such as speech and language and occupational therapy, our p

rograms and classes can assist with sensory integration, behavioural challenges and provide a natural setting for social skills and increased interaction with peers.The Autism Movement Therapy program is designed for, and will benefit anyone on the autistic spectrum or with a developmental delay. The centre will also run adaptive dance classes for children and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities.Owner, Miss Karlie, has trained both here in Australia and internationally and has over 25 years experience working with both neurotypical and special needs children and adults. A qualified dance educator, Karlie is one of only two accredited Autism Movement Therapy practitioners in Australia. . Karlie also facilitates an adaptive movement program for Alzheimer / dementia clients, in residential care.

18/12/2022

NEW ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS ADULT TAP CLASS !!

WE are the only CQ studio totally focused on teaching tap dance to adult students and we are opening enrolments for a new ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS class. It's been a while since we've opened a new class, so don't miss out!

Miss Karlie has over 30 years of teaching experience. We don't throw you into a class with experienced tappers, the class starts right at the beginning with the very basics of basics.

One of my favourite sayings is "You can't fake tap!" In our classes you learn clean technique, properly, from the beginning, which allows you to progress comfortably.

If you've always wanted to learn, here's your chance.

There are so many different people who walk through our doors each week, from so many different walks of life, all there for the same reason, to learn tap and have fun!

Who learns? Anyone.. any age. We have 20 year olds to 85 year olds in our current classes. We do have a lot of nurses and teachers (they all know how great dance is for the brain,) chefs, mums, dance mums, grannies, great-grandmas, physios, beauticians, doctors, massage therapists, farriers, OTs, the list is endless.

Why? So many reasons... using your brain (to avoid dementia) time out, promoting mindfulness, preventing and controlling osteoporosis, building strength and coordination, improving balance or just because you've always wanted to learn how to tap, because it's so much fun.😊
Everyone has a different reason for wanting to.learn.

What do I need? You need to relax and bring your sense of humour. πŸ€£πŸ˜‚πŸ€£πŸ˜‚ You'll need it. πŸ˜‚
Don't take yourself too seriously.

When? New classes will be held on Monday nights, during the school term, starting 2023. Time to be advised.

For any other information or to register for the class, please send us an SMS on 0417.604.392. CLASS NUMBERS ARE LIMITED, so get in early, so you don't miss out.

Hope to see you there!

10/02/2022

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11/10/2021

The hippocampus is the region in our brain that is crucial for creating new memories and is also associated with learning and emotions. This is very welcoming news for those concerned with age-related brain degeneration, such as Alzheimer’s or memory loss.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!Adult tap classes will resume the first week in February.  I'll send you an SMS to confirm your class tim...
03/01/2021

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Adult tap classes will resume the first week in February. I'll send you an SMS to confirm your class time.

Looking forward to seeing you all back. Missed your faces. ❀

Friday feels... 🌹A gorgeous rose from a little champion at our Access Rec classes this afternoon,  brightens the end of ...
04/09/2020

Friday feels... 🌹

A gorgeous rose from a little champion at our Access Rec classes this afternoon, brightens the end of the week. Have a great weekend everyone!

This sweetheart is our sparkliest Diamond!  She's been tapping with us for about 15 years!Beautiful Shirl turned 83 toda...
10/08/2020

This sweetheart is our sparkliest Diamond! She's been tapping with us for about 15 years!
Beautiful Shirl turned 83 today and finished the day off at tap class with us tonight.
Shirl, you are AMAZING and we love you heaps! ❀

This is a photo of our gorgeous 'Diamonds', social distancing.  πŸ˜‚πŸ€£πŸ˜‚πŸ€£πŸ˜‚  I forgot to take a photo tonight, but it was so l...
03/08/2020

This is a photo of our gorgeous 'Diamonds', social distancing. πŸ˜‚πŸ€£πŸ˜‚πŸ€£πŸ˜‚
I forgot to take a photo tonight, but it was so lovely to have you all back. A couple away, but with good reasons. A little different in format, sanitizing , temperature checks, and socially spaced across the dance floor.
So great to see those beautiful smiles back.
Missed you all. ❀

Not sure if it's the fancy new shoes... Master 13 told his Mum they had to be blue  πŸ˜‚πŸ€£πŸ˜‚... but this champion tore up the...
24/07/2020

Not sure if it's the fancy new shoes... Master 13 told his Mum they had to be blue πŸ˜‚πŸ€£πŸ˜‚... but this champion tore up the floor, at our junior classes, at Access Rec this afternoon.
First class back after iso and they were all ready to go! πŸ’ƒπŸ•ΊπŸ’ƒ
Great job with our coordination and patterns today, kids!

COME & LEARN WITH US!  I thought I'd share the thoughts behind why our ladies keep coming back.  I'm so lucky to have th...
22/07/2020

COME & LEARN WITH US!

I thought I'd share the thoughts behind why our ladies keep coming back. I'm so lucky to have these gorgeous girls in our classes, coming back week after week, year after year.

This is from Kylie (39) who has been learning for about two and a half years, with her 18 year old daughter.

"We love learning to tap with you, Karlie! We've been coming for a few years now and we love your way of teaching. The structure and encouragement at every lesson is so uplifting, even when I'm having a bad day. It's the best environment to de-stress! Your patience for each of us is beyond any words I can find, especially when we are all such different learners!"

Thank you for your kind words, Kylie! ❀

Tappy Tuesday night!  πŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒA fantastic bevy of beauties back on the boards tonight for their first post loc...
21/07/2020

Tappy Tuesday night!
πŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒ

A fantastic bevy of beauties back on the boards tonight for their first post lockdown class.
Soooooo glad to see you all back (Well, we had three lovelies away with good excuses.)
Big smiles, lots of noise and my screeching over the top. πŸ˜‚ Thanks for a great night lovelies! πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’•

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Rockhampton, QLD
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