Sue Green, Business Manager at the Pines school wrote after a Presentation of ‘What Makes Your Heart Zing’ to a group of Educators, May, 2021:
“The consensus was that the content was very good, especially about the ‘unlearning’ of habits. All the participants I spoke with said they benefited from the presentation in some way and everyone particularly enjoyed references from your personal life experiences”.
Kate Platten, Year 1/2 teacher at Woodville Primary school wrote after the Journey of the Author presentation, Dec 2020:
I would like to thank Jayne for her engaging workshop. Her vibrant nature had all students instantly captivated in an amazing literacy adventure. Jayne ensured that my workshop was highly personalised based on my classroom wellbeing and literacy focus. Her interactive storytelling of Dancing with Ruby and exploring Irish dancing with amazing colourful props was an experience that will never be forgotten.
Wendy Jeffrey,Teacher Librarian at East Adelaide School wrote after a Story Time presentations during Book week, 2019:
Jayne provided our children with delightful sessions of storytelling and dance. Being an ex – teacher, she knows just how to read the children and engage with them. Our school is large and Jayne went from session to session captivating the children with her warmth, energy and humour. Along with all the fun, a very important message is delivered.
The educators at Bertram Hawker Kindergarten wrote after a Story Time presentation, Dec 2020:
The children were enthralled by Jayne as she brought her book, Dancing with Ruby, alive.
She has a special ability to connect with children in a very personal and fun way, that they respond to with full engagement.
Jayne planned experiences to build on the learning from the book, including creating imaginative play spaces, dancing and collaborative art experiences.
These experiences resulted in children developing a deeper understanding of themselves as authors and storytellers and making up more of their own stories and books.
We look forward to having Jayne back again next year and highly recommend her.
Maggie Womersley, Enfield Probus Club, October 2020:
Our club welcomed Jayne Dance to a meeting in 2019 and enjoyed her joyful story about her book, Dancing with Ruby.
Jayne engages with her audience and we were dancing in our seats as her story unfolded.
If you are looking for a speaker who will lift the spirits and leave her audience feeling happy, Jayne is the gal for you! We loved her!
Carly Brett, Mum of a 7 year old commented:
We just read the book and it’s amazing! Congratulations! Rhianna loved it. She especially liked that it was about Dancing and doing cartwheels. Thank you again for personalising our copy with a message and autograph Jayne.
Jayda Makvimarniol, Lifestyle Manager at Calvary Flora McDonald Retirement Community, wrote about the Musical Chairs session, March 2020:
Enjoyable sessions with Jayne – good music with great movements to go with it. Easy for our residents to follow. Amazing work out sessions!
Clare Crew, the host of Thriving Children, comments about Dancing with Ruby:
“It’s lovely! The illustrations and pace of the book are very nurturing.”
Tim O’ Loughlin, Early Childhood teacher wrote a limerick after Jayne’s presentation:
Within the wonders of a rainbow our colours merge
Hearts and minds open, let creativity surge
Moving together we’ll swirl
Admiring each and every twirl
So let Jayne’s vitality, support a learning splurge!
Extracts from the featured SA article from ‘Probus South Pacific Spring 2020 Newsletter’
Jayne’s message was that we need to listen to our hearts and do what makes our hearts sing. If something makes us unhappy then we should try to let it go. No matter your age, including movement in our lives was an important element for our wellbeing.
Jayne began her presentation to the Colonel Light Gardens Ladies’ Club meeting (August 7, 2020) by dancing around the room to lively Irish dance music as members took their seats. She certainly lived up to her name. The author of the children’s story Dancing with Ruby not only captivated members’ attention, but also soon had them dancing as well to a catchy tune by Max Bygraves.
What a lively and energetic way to restart the Probus’ year after COVID 19 restrictions!