August 03, 2026 // Franchising.com // Roanoke, VA – Kinderdance International is proud to welcome Kimberly Reece as the newest Kindermotion® franchisee serving. Through Kindermotion® Washtenaw, Kimberly will introduce children, schools, and community organizations to an innovative movement-based program that promotes physical fitness, confidence, mindfulness, and overall wellness.
Kimberly brings more than 14 years of healthcare experience to her new role, having worked at the University of Michigan and C.S. Mott Children's Hospital in pediatric healthcare. Her passion for improving the lives of children extends beyond the clinical setting as she pursues a Master of Science in Integrative Medicine and Community Wellness, combining consciousness-based learning with mind-body wellness practices.
"I have always enjoyed working with children and helping them reach their fullest potential," said Kimberly Reece. "Kindermotion gives me the opportunity to provide young people with tools for self-expression, creative exploration, and healthy movement. I believe fostering mental clarity, confidence, and happiness is not just a goal, it is essential for building healthier communities. I'm excited to bring this unique program to Washtenaw County and make a lasting difference in the lives of local children."
Kinderdance International CEO Richard Maltese welcomed Kimberly “We are delighted to welcome Kimberly Reece to the Kinderdance International family as our newest Kindermotion® franchisee. Her background in pediatric healthcare, passion for children's wellness, and commitment to empowering children through movement and mindfulness make her an outstanding fit. We are excited to support Kimberly as she brings Kindermotion’ s life-changing programs to families throughout Washtenaw County."
Kindermotion® is an innovative educational movement program developed by Kinderdance International that empowers children through age-appropriate fitness, movement, mindfulness, yoga-inspired activities, sports readiness, and social-emotional learning. Designed for children ages 3–12, the curriculum promotes healthy lifestyles while developing confidence, coordination, focus, leadership, and teamwork in a fun, engaging environment.
Parents, schools, childcare centers, after-school programs, and community organizations interested in bringing Kindermotion® to their children are encouraged to contact Kimberly directly.
Founded in 1979, Kinderdance International has been a leader in children's developmental movement education for more than 45 years. Through its family of programs including Kinderdance®, Kindergym®, Kindertots®, Kindermotion®, and Kids Yoga the company provides research-based curricula that combine movement, music, fitness, and education to help children develop physically, cognitively, socially, and emotionally. With franchisees serving communities throughout the United States and around the world, Kinderdance International continues its mission of enriching children's lives through movement-based education.
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Kinderdance® places emphasis on building self-confidence and self-esteem in children through learning to share, lead, interact and respond to others' needs as well as their own.