Move the Mood is a mindset & movement + musical practice
infused with elements of dance, Pilates & HIIT
where music guides emotion
and we use the body as a channel for expression.
more about
Move the Mood
As a hormonal, sensitive, woman with ADHD I’ve struggled with executive functioning, regulating my emotions, self-esteem and shame spirals.
I’ve learned when I suppress and work against my body, I feel horrible, disconnected and depressed. But when I am willing to meet myself each day, I feel more flow, freedom, connection, and self-love.
COVID is when Move the Mood was born, whether I was aware of it then or not. It was a time I felt deep despair (as you might be able to relate). I was fed up with feeling so shitty and without much thought I turned on some music that matched my mood, moved my body, cried, and realized—oh my god. This is it. This is the magic. This is medicine.
Without realizing, moving my mood has been my method everyday. I move to ask myself “what do I need to feel good?” It looks different because everyday is different. This practice is my purpose.
I share this because it’s a mindset I believe more women need: movement not as a punishment for their bodies but as liberation for their authentic selves.
Movement is my way to come back to my body, helping me remember that I am home. I look forward to guiding you back to yours.
isn't just a class format Move the Mood or a mix of modalities it's a way of beingwhere emotion meets athleticism to build a life of fuller clarity, alignment and truth.
how to Move the Mood
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move energy experience how to move your mood in one of Madison’s regularly scheduled classes.
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express unapologetically learn how MTM can help you move through life, ideal for those with a desire to move through nuanced emotions.
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connect deeplycollective effervescence to take your experience to its next level.
EVENT CURATION EXAMPLES
MTM is perfect if you are looking to unify people, calm the nervous system, feel clarity, find joy, or open the mind and body for whatever is to come in the day.
MTM CELEBRATE
birthdays
MTM SENSUAL
bachelorettes
MTM UPBEAT
corporate events
YOUR CHOICE
pop-ups & collabs
“I reached out to Madison on a whim, hoping she could teach a dance workout class to energize and excite my group ahead of our corporate event. She was incredibly accommodating—teaching the class outdoors and making it enjoyable for everyone, regardless of age, gender, or ability level. Madison helped us all loosen up and stop taking ourselves so seriously after a long work day. She’s such a bright light, and she truly knows how to turn any event into a moment of real connection through movement!”
- Alix Goldman M.A.C Cosmetics
From my firsthand experience, movement and music can transform my mood, mindset, and outlook on life.
Move the Mood doesn’t just invite you to move—it sets the tone and energy for your entire experience or event.
FAQs
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Move the Mood is for anyone with a body… so everyone! MTM is for deep feelers / sensitive baddies, or people wanting to give deeper into their emotions and bod.
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You don’t need to be a dancer to take MTM. And you already are a dancer! Breathing alone is a dance! Although, if you are a more seasoned dancer or grew up dancing (like me) then MTM will def scratch an itch that you may have been missing in your typical workout routine.
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Benefits include emotional release, nervous system regulation, coming home to your bod, quieting the head chatter, a more personal relationship to your intuition, childlike joy, a stronger bod and mind, tools to take with you through life, a greater capacity to hold feelings.
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Join my at my regularly scheduled slots at Good Move in Brooklyn or book a consultation to discuss how you can weave MTM into your life with 1:1s or group events.
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You can reach me anytime via the contact page or email: madisonhackel@gmail.com
“Madison taught a private class for my birthday party, and we had an absolute blast. I had about 20 of my friends join, the majority of them had never taken a dance class before (and it was co-ed), and Madison did an incredible job of making it so fun, lighthearted, and joyous, even for new faces. Many of my friends said it was the best birthday party they had been to. We sweat, smiled, laughed, and danced our butts off. Highly recommend working with Madison!!!”
— Glory Kanes