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Emma Shubin, MM, BM, BA, Dalcroze License & Certificate,
Artistic Director & Co-Founder, Integral Steps Flutist, Suzuki, & Dalcroze Educator About Emma Shubin
Passionate about music, holistic & integrative education, Emma has been joyfully making music all of her life. Both conservatory and life-trained, she has performed and taught internationally as a flutist, a Suzuki educator and Dalcroze Eurhythmics instructor, an approach of teaching music through movement. Her love of ecology led her to a degree in the field and she seeks to make science not only accessible for her students, but to also deepen their awareness and connection to the world around them and the communities they reach - whether from the performance stage, at home, in schools, or in nature. She is represented by the Wm.S. Haynes flute company, and strives to creatively combine and share her love of music, movement, improvisation, performance and ecology with students of all ages. Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Integral Steps, Emma currently is pursuing her PhD at the University of Luxembourg researching the impact of integrating movement with instrumental learning for young musicians.. www.emmashubin.com Courses
Rhythmic Solfège I-V Advanced Dalcroze Instrumental Academy |
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Alejandra O. Hudon, MS, MFT
Co-Founder, Integral Steps About Alejandra Hudon
Alejandra specializes in early childhood development and infant mental health with a focus on attachment and early childhood trauma. Originally from Venezuela, Alejandra has been a licensed Clinical Psychologist in her country since 2006, and holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology here in the US. Her early childhood specialization came after training at UCSF Child Trauma Research Program in 2009 and at University of Colorado School of Medicine Harris Infant Mental Health Program. While living in Colorado she worked as a full-time child & family therapist at Aurora Mental Health Center and served as a member at the Colorado Preschool Programs (CPP) Advisory Board. She also became part of the Fussy Baby Network and completed a certification as an Infant Massage Instructor. Alejandra's practice is defined by her diverse background. Growing up as a martial arts pupil of Grand Master Su Yu Chang, she also studied music and was exposed to different mindfulness practices and the benefits of alternative medicine from a very young age. These experiences have led her to strongly believe in the need for an integrative focus to her work, promoting inner-growth through a balanced approach to life. |
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Sara Parkinson
About Sara Parkinson
Sara Parkinson has dedicated over 25 years to music education, performance, and program development, establishing herself as a prominent figure in the Colorado music community since 2006. She holds degrees in piano performance from the University of Iowa (BM), New England Conservatory (MM), and CU Boulder (DMA, Collaborative Piano). Sara’s leadership in the arts is exemplified by her roles as Director of Education and Community Engagement (2019-2020) and Executive Director (2020-2023) of the Boulder Philharmonic. As an accomplished pianist and conductor, she regularly performs across the Front Range, including engagements with the Colorado Ballet, Central City Opera, PlainsSong Symphony Orchestra, and as founding member of the chamber ensemble Grande Orquesta Navarre, specializing in tango, classical, and original compositions. Most recently, she conducted the PlainsSong Symphony with Calexico at Levitt Pavilion and performed with Devotchka at the Denver Botanic Gardens. |
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Nicole Thomas, BS
Operations Director About Nicole Thomas
Individualistically minded, Nicole loves to support children and adults one-by-one. From developing content that is easily accessible to relaying focused information, she thrives on the harmony produced. Her belief in community has often translated to passionate involvement in local non-profits. In addition, she often heads outdoors to bike with her husband, run marathons with her daughter, and climb 14ers with her son. |
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Ann Suda, BA, MIB
Music Together North Manager and Teaching Artist About Ann Suda
Music has always been an important part of Ann's life. Ann has played flute in the Springfield, MA Young People's Symphony as well as in jazz and marching bands. While earning her BA in Economics and French from UMASS Amherst, she continued with music by playing in the college marching band and symphony. Ann went on to obtain her Master's in International Business from Pepperdine University where she lived and worked in France (and of course brought her flute with her). Ann participated in Music Together® classes with both of her children for a total of seven years and experienced firsthand the joy and learning that took place in and out of class. Ann is a Certified Level I Music Together Instructor and has taught Music Together Mixed Age classes since 2010. She loves how Music Together fosters community music making and enjoys seeing children grow and express themselves through music and movement. Courses
Music Together® |
Malia Van Rooy
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About malia Van rooy
Malia Van Rooy has been musically involved throughout her life starting at a very young age, performing in various ensembles locally, nationally and internationally. Malia is passionate about connecting to people and especially young people through music instruction, focusing on the whole person in lessons. As such, she continues her successful studio in Lafayette, teaching both flute and piano to students of all ages. Additionally, Malia has served on the Lafayette Cultural Arts Commission, bringing grants, arts awareness, networking, and various opportunities to local artists and musicians in the Lafayette/Boulder area. Malia collaborates with band directors teaching flute sectionals in local Boulder Valley schools of all grade levels, and is excited to be a part of Integral Steps as a Music Together teacher and as a teaching artist through the Boulder Philharmonic to children in Boulder County’s Head Start program! Other than music, Malia keeps very busy with her husband, three kids and other passions, including reading, traveling, soccer, snowboarding/skiing, hiking, and camping! Courses
Music Together Head Start Instrumental Academy |
Molly Burt-Westvig, BFA
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ABOUT MOLLY BURT-WESTVIG
Molly Burt-Westvig is a visual artist who believes deeply in making fine and performing arts education accessible and equitable for communities everywhere. Through her work with Integral Steps she takes pride in bringing inspiring stories to our media platforms, giving a glimpse inside our classrooms to showcase how we serve our community. |
Weronika Balewski, Dalcroze Certificate, MM, BFA
Teaching Artist & Virtual Dalcroze Meet-Ups Administrator About Weronika Balewski
Weronika believes the Arts have the power to build connection, relationships, and community. This idea is central to her work as a flutist and music educator. A co-founder of Marvento Duo, Weronika performs on modern and Baroque flutes and loves inviting audiences into the magic of music. She is passionate about building a joyful learning environment for her students based on the principles of Dalcroze and Integrative Education. In addition to teaching summer camps with Integral Steps in Colorado, she teaches private flute and piano lessons in her studio in the Boston area and is on the Flute Faculty at the Concord Conservatory of Music. Born in Poland, Weronika brings a lifelong interest in science, history, and foreign languages. She is a graduate of the Integrative Education Fellowship program at Integral Steps. Courses
Rhythmic Solfège I - III Music in Motion Piano Moves Instrumental Academy |
Mimi Ferrie Lee, BFA, GCAiPH
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ABOUT Mimi Ferrie lee
Mimi Ferrie Lee (she/her) is a movement educator, performer, community leader, producer, arts & health advocate, and founder of Anima Arts. With twenty consecutive years in children’s movement education, she brings her passion and expertise in dance, movement, and the arts to the organizations she partners with. She has taught in multiple schools, libraries, community centers, and art spaces, reaching thousands of students over her career. Mimi is a BFA graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder dance department. She has continued her education in child development, arts education, and public health with institutions including the Colorado School of Public Health, Luna Dance Institute, University of Colorado Denver, and National Dance Education Organization. She recently earned a Graduate Certificate in Arts in Public Health from the University of Florida’s School of Arts in Medicine. She served on the 2021-2022 revision committee for the Colorado Academic Dance Standards for the Colorado Department of Education. Mimi performs professionally with Wild Heart Dance and New Breed Dance Company and is mama to her two young children. Learn more about Mimi at animaarts.org or on Instagram at Instagram @animaartsorg. Courses
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Tera Girón, BA
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About Tera Girón
Tera Girón holds a BA in Spanish and an elementary education licensure with linguistic and cultural diversity and K-12 ESL certifications. She was a Dual Language and ESL teacher for 16 years during which she received many recognitions including the Colorado Bilingual Teacher of the Year award. Tera now works on developing curriculum for a variety of public, private, and homeschool organizations including Integral Steps. She is passionate about encouraging bilingualism and biculturalism in young children starting with her own son who has been an Integral Steps student for most of his six years of life! Courses
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Amanda Setlik Wilson, DMA, MM, BM
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