Melinda Green Traves
Contributing Writer
Melinda Green Traves - Geraint Tellem
I studied writing with the Writer's Bureau, and have had work published with www.writelink.com, www.storytellers.com, and several U.K. magazines, including The New Writer. I write children's stories and poetry, and have an interest in dance, theatre, art, music, history, counted cross stitch, travel and cooking. I also teach ballet and Sunday school. I trained in classical ballet and received a BFA in dance from The Boston Conservatory. My career as a dancer and choreographer in musical theatre took me around the world before I settled down to start a family.
Latest Articles
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Mother's Day Lesson and Activity for Sunday School
Mother's Day is about celebrating the important role of mothers in our lives. In Sunday school, children can learn about some of the mothers in the Bible.
Apr 1, 2011
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The Gigue: A European Early Dance Form
A social dance popular with aristocratic Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries, the exciting, wild rhythm of the gigue was a favourite of baroque composers.
Mar 2, 2011
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Jesus the Vine Sunday School Lesson and Craft for Under Six Years
Sunday school lessons can be complicated and difficult for children under age six to understand. This simple craft helps explain John 15v.5 "I am the Vine."
Jan 31, 2011
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Floral Project Recycling Old Pointe Shoes
Pointe shoes don't last very long. Instead of throwing them out, recycle them by making
them into a beautiful artistic floral keepsake for ballet lovers.
Jan 11, 2011
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Planning a Ballet Lesson for Beginner Adult Dancers
Ballet classes for adult beginners should be challenging, encouraging and fun. Adults
dance for enjoyment and exercise without the career goals of a child.
Jan 6, 2011
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Angel Decoration - A Sunday School Craft for Christmas
This Christmas Angel project is suitable for all ages. Using recycled materials, this craft can be made at home, school or church, for Advent and Christmas.
Nov 16, 2010
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How to Apply Lessons Learned in Ballet Class to Life
An insight in how important lessons learned in ballet class can be used in everyday life to improve personal development and work ethics.
Oct 14, 2010
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A Sunday School Craft for Remembrance Day
This simple Sunday school activity can accompany a lesson about the meaning of Remembrance Day and the importance of honouring those who died in war.
Oct 13, 2010
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Cooking for Kids: Home-Made Chocolate Pudding Pie
A good recipe for cooking with children, this chocolate pudding pie has a delicious oat and almond crust and a surprise layer of raspberry jam.
Sep 20, 2010
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Battement Tendu in Classical Ballet
A correctly executed battement tendu is the basis for many exciting steps in classical ballet. This foundation is essential to proper ballet technique.
Aug 19, 2010
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