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Jan 12, 2024
Professional Development a 'Need To Have' for Educators
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the importance of teacher professional development cannot be overstated. When it comes to...
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Nov 13, 2023
Open Exchange Summer 2023: Connecting with The Colorado Ballet Company
We recently met with Emily Herrin and Cassie Wilson from The Colorado Ballet Community Engagement Program. They recently participated in...
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Sep 11, 2023
Dance has the power to combat some of the challenges kids face today.
Why did Movement Exchange choose dance as the art form to share with communities across the globe? Experiencing and creating any type of...
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Aug 3, 2023
3 Teacher Tips for the 1st Day and Beyond
It’s already back-to-school for many teachers across the country and the beginning of the year can feel overwhelming. Movement Exchange...
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Jul 6, 2023
Agency in the Arts Classroom
Art is typically thought of as a class where students can express themselves, be creative, and “do fun things” instead of academics. But...
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May 3, 2023
We Can't Stop Moving
Students across the US aren't receiving anywhere near the amount of movement and physical activity required to remain healthy. Physical...
Movement Exchange
Jul 3, 2020
Covid, Community, and Culture: A Virtual Exchange with Move-Ex @ OSU
In January of 2020 a faculty mentor introduced me to the nonprofit and U.S Embassy sponsored organization, Movement Exchange. Movement...
Movement Exchange
Apr 17, 2020
Reflections From Panama
Being apart of Movement Exchange’s Panama exchange in March 2020 was an incredible experience. Connecting with other dance diplomats and...
Movement Exchange
Mar 19, 2019
The Mess of it All
I spend a good portion of my life watching the clock. Everything always becomes a countdown, a race to the minute, a mile-long list of...
Movement Exchange
Mar 19, 2019
Mucho Amor, Poco Español
Second day in Panama! The group started the day off with a wonderful, shaded hike to the highest point in Panama City. We ate at a yummy...
Movement Exchange
Sep 24, 2018
5 reasons you should join an exchange!
1. Share your love for dance/movement—Globally!If dance is your passion, an exchange is the perfect way to share that passion with others...
Movement Exchange
Jul 17, 2018
Dancing My Dreams in Panama
As a dance instructor for over ten years, a Spanish-language learner for two years, an avid traveler for 1.5 years, and someone anxiously...
Movement Exchange
Jun 1, 2018
Chepo Checklist
Wake up to the sun shining down on you through your cabin windows Go to the local grade school, Santa Isabel, for breakfast Teach two...
Movement Exchange
Mar 19, 2018
Moving to Change at the Brown Bag Dance Series
Every semester, members of the SMU Division of Dance get the chance to perform their own choreography for the SMU community over the...
Movement Exchange
Mar 14, 2018
Climbing with Courage
Every hike Begins with the first step Every class Begins with a deep breath Neither will be time ill spent Though each have their uphill...
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Mar 12, 2018
Exchange Life 101
Hola! Our first day in Panama started off with a walking tour of our neighborhood, Casio Viejo. We caught glimpses of beautiful French...
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