The Holmes Studio of Dance, Music & Wellness
Our studio started 14 years ago with two rooms and classes for dance and aerobics. Since then, we have blossomed!
Mary Ann & Brooks' personal & professional growth has led
them to develop more opportunities for everyone. The newly designed studio offers classes in not only dance and aerobics,
but also has private music lessons & Music Together ® Classes
for young children & those who love them! Plus, we offer
highly rated workshops ~ from Jazz & Rock Bands to Yoga &
Writing, Reiki Training and so much more!
What's new this season? Jazz Improvisation for musicians,
“Zumba” Fitness classes, Kripalu Yoga Infusion & much more!
Keep checking our web site for the latest information!
The philosophy of Brooks & Mary Ann Holmes has been to develop an environment that supports and encourages creative expression. This takes place in an noncompetitive atmosphere where individual expression of the student is encouraged.
Dance & music are unique disciplines - ones that promote self-
confi dence, motivation, perseverance and respectrespect for one's self respect for one's self respect
and others. Our goal has always been to nurture each child's
potential. We hope that our students will carry their learning
experience from our studio throughout their life, in all that they
do!
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Mrs.
Mary Ann Holmes
Since the age of 3, dance has always been part of Mary Ann’s
life. A graduate of Westfi eld State College, she continued
her studies in dance while obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in
Elementary Education. She later received a Master’s degree
in Special Education and has taught within the Hampshire
Regional, Northampton and Easthampton Schools as a
preschool and elementary special needs educator. Mary Ann
continuously travels to workshops and conventions throughout
the year to combine her professional teaching experience with
the love of dance, movement and fi tness. She holds certifi cates
in Aerobics, Pilates & Holistic Counseling. She is a member
and certifi ed through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of
America (AFAA). Mary Ann is also a Licensed Director and
Instructor for Music Together for Families®. In the healing
arts, she has been a Reiki Master practitioner for over 5 years.
Most recently, Mary Ann has completed her certification as
a Kripalu Yoga Teacher through the Kripalu Center for Yoga
& Health in Stockbridge, MA.
Mr. Brooks Holmes
As the Band Director for South Hadley’s Middle School,
Brooks leads over 160 students in grades 4-8 in pursuing
their dreams within instrumental music. His concert &
jazz bands are well known throughout the local and state
community.for their versitility, discipline and technique. A
strong advocate for implementing music technology into his
teaching, Brooks also enjoys playing trumpet for weddings
and concerts throughout the state as both a soloist and with
the New England Brass Quartet. He earned a Master’s degree
from UMASS Amherst and has been an adjunct faculty
member of Bay Path College where he’s taught history
courses in Western Music & American Jazz. For the past
5 years, Brooks has offered Jazz Workshops that are great
opportunities for music students throughout the valley.
http://BandShack.com/NewEnglandBrassQuartet/
http://bholmes.classdrive.net
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Directions
from
Northampton, Rt. 10:
Take left on O’Neil St (across from Zoe’s Restaurant)
Take Left onto Ferry St., Take 2nd Right onto Parsons
St., We are across from the Parsons Elementary School.
from Southampton, Rt. 10:
Into Easthampton Center, Straight Thru Light at Center,
Bear Right at Rotary onto Pleasant St., Then Right onto
Ferry St., 2nd Right onto Parsons St., 1/4 mile on left.
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