Moving through Life

“Moving through Life highlights Goldberg Haas’s groundbreaking contributions to dance education and her unwavering commitment to making dance accessible to all. Her story is a testament to the profound power of movement. A compelling read that inspires and uplifts. Goldberg Haas reminds us that ANY BODY can dance . . . that bodies MUST dance!”—Jody Gottfried Arnhold, founder, Dance Education Laboratory, 92Y

“Full of insight and encouragement, this book is a gift! An authority on moving through aging and physical restrictions, Goldberg Haas uses stories from her dance career to illustrate and illuminate complex ideas about the body-mind connection. A seemingly simple read, the book delves deep into complex ideas about moving through life gracefully.”—Lois Welk, cofounder of the American Dance Asylum Inc. and former director of Dance/USA Philadelphia

“Combining elements of memoir, codifying her Movement Speaks® technique, and sharing knowledge gained over a lifetime of rich, embodied practice, Goldberg Haas’s book offers essential lessons. Moving through Life appeals broadly to every generation, from those new to dance to those of us who have been working artists for decades. Touching, vulnerable, and highly recommended for dance teachers and dance enthusiasts.”—Seán Curran, artistic director, Seán Curran Company

“Naomi Goldberg Haas shares her compelling life story in dance. Her insights and personal discoveries will resonate with readers who are dancers and the exercises from her impactful educational practice with senior adults make for a joyful way to physicalize the text.”—Miriam Giguere, author of Beginning Modern Dance

“Tells the fascinating story of the author’s transformation from a student at the School of American Ballet into a devoted teacher of dancers at all levels and ages.”—Vivian Delchamps Wolf, Dominican University of California

“Memoir and movement illustrate Haas’s credo that the study and practice of dance is an opportunity for renewal and regrowth. . . . An insightful and heartening account of the importance of movement.”—Library Journal