Get ready to move, imagine, and be inspired!
In this episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, we’re joined by professional dancer,choreographer, and debut children’s author Alison Thompson.
Alison shares her beautiful journey from training at the London Contemporary Dance School and California Institute of the Arts to performing with leading UK dance companies, and how raising her three children and teaching Sunny Steps toddler classes for 21 years sparked the creation of herfirst picture book.
We chat about:
*How dance and storytelling both rely on imagination
*Her inspiration behind creating Sunny Steps for 2–4-year-olds
*The creative leap from movement to writing
*Why toddlers are the best audience
*Her motto: “With a sprinkle of imagination, we can all dance an adventure every day!”
Whether you're a parent, educator, or creativespirit, this joyful conversation will leave you smiling and inspired to danceyour own adventure.
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