Mothers On the Move - Dance for Maternal Wellness

11/05/2026

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Last week we spend a bit of time to revisit what we covered do far....

11/05/2026

Week 4: Today we moved to Foxtrot! But when one of moms texted us to see if she can still join five minutes before the end of the lesson… we said Absolutely! Jonathan Kopatz was able to accommodate a busy family just like that and we made it work and spent an extra 30 min to make sure we don’t leave anyone behind 🙏

11/04/2026

💃 Mothers on the Move (MOM) is welcoming new families! Ballroom dancing for moms of young children and their partners (spouse, friend, or support person).

No dance experience needed.

Winter session: January to early March 2027, free for families, thanks to community support. Includes

8 group lessons (Thursdays 8–9 a.m., University Fitness Center, Hershey),

3 private lessons,

3-month gym membership, and

childcare reimbursement.

Spaces are limited.

Email us at [email protected] if interested.

11/02/2026

Research like this helps explain why Mothers on the Move matters. 💙

Maternal well-being is shaped by so much more than any one factor. Emotions, movement, social connection, and the physical and cognitive changes that come with pregnancy and motherhood are deeply interconnected.

At MOM, we are creating space for mothers to move, connect, recharge, and care for themselves while building community with others. 💃🧠

It is encouraging to see research continuing to highlight the importance of supporting the whole mother, not just during pregnancy, but throughout the transition into motherhood.

A great read 👇

Symptoms of anxiety and depression are associated with higher levels of “pregnancy brain,” which is also known as “baby brain,” "brain fog" or “momnesia,” according to a new study by Penn State researchers. Pregnancy brain is not a medical diagnosis, but people have long known that pregn...

10/29/2026

Today, we started with a little circle time to get to know each other better. But instead of sitting crisscross applesauce, we stood tall, held hands, shared a few fun moments, and caught up with one another before jumping into our Week 3 dance review!

Because Mothers on the Move (MOM) is about more than learning dance steps. It’s about building friendships, finding joy in movement, and creating a little space for ourselves and each other. ❤️

10/29/2026

At 7:45, the room was still,
An empty floor, a quiet thrill.
By 8:45, the music played,
And smiles and laughter filled the space. 💃

A little movement, a little cheer,
A moment for moms to just be here.
With every step, new friendships grow,
And joy finds room to dance and flow. 💕

Mothers on the Move 🎶

More than dancing, a place to belong.

10/27/2026

Would you like to be part of what comes next?

Please complete this short form to join the waiting list for our second group, express interest in shorter dance workshops and other opportunities for moms and families in Central PA, or both.

We welcome interest from moms at different stages of motherhood, even if the first pilot’s timing or format was not the right fit for you. We will share dates and program details as future opportunities take shape.

No previous dance experience is needed.

10/23/2026

Nine dancers joined today for another wonderful afternoon of dancing! 💃🕺

We continued building our Waltz skills, learned a few new steps, and enjoyed plenty of social dancing to Jon’s playlist.

Today wrapped up our October series, and we hope you’ll join us again in November for another round of midday dancing and learning. We’ll continue exploring the beautiful Waltz and dancing our way through the fall, one step at a time! 🍂🎶

All levels are welcome!

Half of the proceeds from these series support our Mothers on the Move (MOM) program. 💙

10/22/2026

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This week, we’re taking our first steps into the beautiful world of...

10/19/2026

💃💕 Mothers on the Move — Moving Together, Growing Together!

It’s never too early or too late to start dancing! ❤️

Dancing is wonderful for our brains, bodies, and overall well-being. And it’s even better when we dance together—sharing music, laughter, friendship, and connection! 🎶

That’s what Mothers on the Move is all about—staying active, learning new things, building friendships, and finding joy in movement!

🧠 Here’s a little inspiration on why we should keep dancing!

https://youtu.be/3c1-txnKCMA

Keep moving, keep learning, and keep dancing! 🕺🎶💃

Dancing doesn’t just use your whole body, but works most of your br...