Discover Our Professionals and Contributors
Our educators are experienced, trained, enthusiastic about their subjects ... & ALL love kids! Their professional references are available upon request -- but these informal notes give you a feel for their styles and strengths. Above all this is a family business. We are family/community and hope to treat you with both professionalism and love.
Kindermusik International - the company the Sally Dancy is licensed, the developer of the best baby & early childhood music & movement curriculum, and the distributor of Kindermusik materials (which is an integral part of the curriculum, continue the curriculum at home).
Sally Dancy - Artist, Musician, & Kindermusik Educator. Owner & operator of KindermusikbySally also owner of the location DiscoveryMeadowStudio. Licensed since 1999 by Kindermusik International. Teaches Kindermusik, Art, & private lessons. Designs activities & personalized programs. Creates Art. Develops curricula.
Family Contributors to the studio...
Donna Foster Myer - Educator, Speaker, Artist, Writer, & Scientist. She is a gifted science communicator. Through her long career, she had extensive experience in science research, application, and education of the brain, exercise, meditation, wellness, and more. In retirement she writes, researches, illustrates, & enjoys her family. She consults, researches, writes, & helps guide me in development for the studio.
Dr. David Myer - Educator, Scientist, & Musician. He had a long career in Physics education. In retirement he has become an excellent church musician and enjoys his family. He consults on curricula cognitive consistency application & development as well as supporting behind the scenes.
Ron Dancy - is a great "behind the scenes" supporter of the studio ...in more ways than we can count!!! An instructor pilot for the U. S. Air Force and DOD, Ron has a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was a scout leader for years, a life-long choir member, and plays piano for family activities.
Christopher Dancy- recent graduate of Saint Mary's University with a musical performance degree (focus on trumpet), helps with demonstrations and administration and curricula extensions.
Benjamin Dancy- helps with transportation, maintenance, setup/breakdown, and cleaning. I would not be able to teach at any of the current studios without his help with materials and space.
Other family members who help out:
Richard, Zackery
Past & Present Community Contributors to the studio....
We have worked to provide Kindermusik or other Arts programs for a variety of community organizations in the area. We have worked with or at Concrete Yoga, Faith UCC church (New Braunfels), SCUCISD (through their partnership with CFAN), Community Fine Arts Network, Comal County after school programs, a variety of Home Schooling groups especially in NewBraunfles, St. Thomas Episcopal Church programs (North San Antonio), Real Life Community Church (NewBraunfels), Art Works, and more. I also worked directly for Schertz UMC in the past. Below are some of the people I'd like to thank for their collaboration and contributors over the years both at my personal studio and in the community...
Cheri Riddle & family - a friend, supporter, and chosen family. Cheri started Kindermusik with her adopted baby from China in 2006. After being in the program for years we developed a friendship. She has been an active supporter of the program and has worked with me on administration and support. She has extensive experience in education both administrative and hands on. She has donated much of her mother's extensive early childhood materials, her late husband art supplies (including a kiln), and continues to work with us on special events. Even as she has moved on to bigger and better things, she still occasionally assists me especially at weekend events.
Tania DeKiewiet & family- I first met Tania when she enrolled her girls in Kindermusik in 2006. I worked for Tania at her children's art studio and we created art projects & curriculum together in 2007-2011. She is a great friend, supporter, and colleague. She also has donated much to my studio... supplies/materials, furniture, and more. Her children (Elizabeth and Emma) and active in the arts, have interned at my studio in the past. Elizabeth and Tania still volunteer at the studio occasionally to help with the meadow and share the horse or other livestock with the students.
Monica Sparks - Monica came to KindermusikbySally with her 1st new born baby. After taking Kindermusik for more than a year she took Kindermusik international training. She has done administrative, teacher support, and child care work for us- utilizing her certification and experience in early childhood care and administration. Both her children stayed active in KindermusikbySally & DiscoveryMeadowStudio programs until recently when they aged out- although they still occasionally come by.
Deanna Smith - Deanna came to KindermusikbySally with her 1st baby. After taking Kindermusik for a year, she and I partnered together to experiment with using Kindermusik with yoga moves and infant message. She has experience in a variety of medical wellness intervention for NICU, babies, children, & families. Deanna is a licensed pre&post natal yoga instructor, is trained in infant massage, holding space for pregnancy loss, and more. Deanna currently works in conjunction with local Hospitals with Wonders & Worries (profession support for children dealing with family illness). She has done special events for us that include yoga & infant massage with me at DiscoveryMeadowStudio and we continue to support her mission at Wonders & Worries.
Nora Escobedo-Gustafson - Licensed Kindermusik International since 2017-2021. Her background includes graduating from the SA area school of arts HS and Columbia College Chicago - she studied dance, music, theatre, and later focused on Musical theatre and arts in healthcare. She also taught Kindermusik in PA for several years before moving back to Texas. Nora is experienced with babies, toddlers, prek both as a teacher and childcare. Her passions include teaching artistry & creative expression to children. She was instrumental in helping me transition through the beginning of the Covid pandemic.
I would also like to acknowledge others I have worked closely with.... I worked with George Ricks through the CFAN organization, UCSCISD, and SchertzUMC. Michelle Neal helped me set up my very first Facebook business site when her children were taking art classes and I've worked with her at SUMC. There are so many others at SUMC like Leah Krenek & Darlene Runkle. At Faith UCC I've worked with many members and staff as well.