Welcome to Moving Studios

Founders Eileen Lawson, Donna Starkman and Elizabeth Luff danced together in the Philadelphia area for a decade performing at the Painted Bride, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Please Touch Museum. Together they created a preschool dance curriculum that has been tested in a variety schools and communities. Lawson holds a BFA in Dance and a Master’s in Elementary Education. Starkman has degrees in both Dance and Elementary Education. Luff has a BA , has been an Artist in Education for the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and is a certified teacher trainer for the PQAS program for the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare.

“I found a real treasure when I discovered Moving Studios!”

Nancy Klein

New Gulph Children’s Center

Since 1990, Moving Studios has offered classes that are positive, friendly and full of movement. We help children develop motor skills and encourage creativity and self-expression through the art of dance.

Moving Studios offers…

Creative Dance classes at nursery schools, dance studios, camps, private schools, day care centers and after school programs for children ages 3 and up
Teacher Workshops at professional conferences or individual schools
Mom and Tot classes to get you started on the right foot.
Fitness classes fore teens and adults
Birthday parties at your home or First Position Movement Arts Center in Havertown
Assembly Programs are interactive experiences using storytelling, a variety of music and lots of imagination!

“My child wakes up and says ‘Is today dance at school?’”

Ann Silvi

Mother of Charlotte Reuben, age 4

“The teachers are very personable and combine enthusiasm with a love of dance.”

Brian Barrett

Haverford Township Department of Parks & Recreation

Moving Studios has established a reputation for excellence and reliability. A partial client list includes:

Chesterbrook Academy
Gladwyne Montessori School
Lower Merion Department of Recreation
YMCA King of Prussia Childcare Center
Agnes Irwin School

Experienced dancers and teachers started Moving Studios. They have brought enriching dance experiences to scores of children over the years.