Edna Reinhardt

In this episode, we meet Edna Reinhardt, a passionate creative dance and yoga educator with decades of experience in the field. Edna’s commitment to dance education developed during her foundational training in the 1970’s at the former Managala studios in Carlton under the guidance of Dorethea Mangimele, where yoga, music and dance were married to cultivate this unique discipline. As principal and founder of Over The Moon studios in Castlemaine, we discuss the integration of yoga and dance, education principles and her self-proclaimed life’s mission to develop community and culture through dance in a regional area. Having been a mentor and inspiration for many, Edna’s wisdom and warmth hold valuable insights into a holistic approach to dance education, cultivating artistic, culturally informed and insightful students. Edna embodies how movement training co-exists with philosophy and lifestyle, to create an enriching existence through dance.