Baby Dance is a fun and easy fusion of African Dance, Ballet and Interpretive movement with a focus on Belly Dance. Learn why women use dance to facilitate labor as you tune in to your body, your baby and your labor’s unique rhythm. Learn positions to encourage optimal fetal positioning. Practice moves to use during pregnancy and labor and to tone yourself post-partum. No prior dance experience necessary. Wear comfortable clothes. Open to professionals who work with birthing women, such as midwives, doulas, nurses, doctors, and also open to the expectant mother’s birthing partner and postpartum moms (babies welcome!).

 

Baby Dance is led by

Stephanie Larson is a professional dancer with 31 years of dance training, performance and teaching experience.
She especially loves partner dances such as mambo, swing, and ballroom. Stephanie has studied with Pam England of Birthing From Within, and perinatal psychologist Phyllis Klaus. A Certified Birth Doula and the founder of Birthing with Ease Support Services, Stephanie is the mother of four children under 6 years old. She has used dancing to enhance her four birth experiences - hospital, birth center and home birth.

Here are some comments from Baby Dance students:

 

“Great workout, helps you forget about any discomfort in pregnancy when you just focus on the music, and feel the music.” Chrystal

 

“Class was very enjoyable – great to get moving, also good ideas for labor – I’m looking forward to putting it into practice. I hope to come to more workshops in future. Thank you! ” Jessica
 

Classes are held in the Birthing With Ease Dance Studio at 2427 Glen Arden Dr. St. Louis, MO. Mondays, 8:00-8:55PM. Pre-registration required. Classes are ongoing (as of September 18, 2006). To register for a 3 week session, please send check for $30.00 made payable to Stephanie Larson and your preferred start date to Birthing With Ease 2427 Glen Arden Dr. St. Louis, MO 63146 or click “add to list” to pay by credit card.

Can’t make the regular session?

Private classes available at $30/hour. Private group classes available for you and your friends, $10 per person/hour (3 person minimum). Call 314-469-9118 to schedule.

Prenatal Fitness