Meet the Creator and Artist.
🦣 Behind the Tutu: Meet the Creator
Hi, I’m Allyson — author, artist, dancer, mountain mama, and the heart behind Mannie the Dancing Mammoth.
Mannie was born from a big dream (and even bigger feelings) right here in Mammoth Lakes, California. As the author and creator of Mannie the Dancing Mammoth, I wanted to bring a character to life that helps kids (and grown-ups too) feel seen, heard, and inspired to dance through life — no matter what.
I hold an MFA in Dance and have spent over 20 years teaching, choreographing, and celebrating all the ways movement can heal, connect, and empower. I’m a certified Autism Movement Therapist and have completed the Descend Mental Wellness Certification, deepening my commitment to emotional wellness through creative expression.
Life is hard, good, and totally topsy-turvy — and my hope is that Mannie brings comfort, joy, and encouragement through it all. Whether you’re feeling on top of the world or deep in your feelings, there’s always room to move, dream, and feel with your whole heart.
Keep dancing through it all,
Allyson
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