
Episode #78
Episode 78 - Rethinking Dance Education with Charlene and Lily of Movement Arts
In this episode of Three Questions, I sit down with Charlene Gibbons and Lily McEvenue of Movement Arts to talk about what happens when we bring a nervous system approach into dance education. We explore why traditional cues can work beautifully for one dancer and completely miss another, how sensory input can change movement without adding more corrections, and why better teaching may start with getting curious about what the student’s brain actually needs. In This Episode You'll Hear: Why repeating a correction differently isn’t always the answer How sensory strategies can help dancers access skills with less force and frustration Why bringing neuroscience into dance doesn’t mean throwing out traditional technique Great dance teachers already know what they want to see. Sometimes the missing piece is understanding what a dancer’s brain and body need to actually get there. More About Charlene Gibbons Charlene is a retired professional dancer who now works with clients of all ages and abilities, from active aging and injury recovery to neurological conditions and dance. After her own journey back to dancing, she’s especially passionate about helping dancers and teachers reconnect with their bodies, rebuild confidence, and rediscover the joy in movement. More About Lily McEvenue Lily is a professional dancer and educator working at the intersection of neuroscience, rehabilitation, and dance training. Her own return to dance after becoming a mother deepened her interest in nervous system-based approaches, and she now works with dancers and educators around injury recovery, performance, and pre/postnatal support. Links & Resources For This Episode: The Advanced Neuro Techniques course with me, starts on 10/3! - Sign Up For Advanced Neuro Techniques HERE Connect with Charlene & Lily on Instagram @MovementArtsMethod Learn more about Charlene & Lily along with their resources HERE on their website Find a Neuro Studio Teacher Near You Connect with me on Instagram Connect with me on Threads If you feel like you understand the nervous system, biomechanics, and fascia but still get overhwhelmed with complex clients, then Advanced Neuro Techniques is for you. Advanced Neuro Techniques is designed to help you integrate everything you already know into a clear framework you can apply immediately. The course starts on 10/3/2026 - Sign Up For Advanced Neuro Techniques HERE

