Toddlers' Tango grew out of my experience with dance therapy and my active involvement in my own children's musical development. While studying dance therapy, I discovered the mental and physical joys of feeling safe, happy and free to move and sing. Such feeling develops self-confidence, which is the foundation that enables us to receive and achieve life's challenges. I learned as well, from my work with children, that there is a strong relationship between exposure to music, self-confidence, and increased cognitive abilities. My four children showed me the importance and the benefits of having music and movement in their lives. Beginning in their infancy, I introduced them to music with songs, dancing and instruments. As soon as their tiny hands could grasp, they used a wooden spoon as an instrument; it was a teether and also a light-weight drumming stick that they could use to beat time and make wonderful music.

A portion of Toddlers' Tango proceeds are donated to help fight breast cancer.

My journey to produce this video began in the fall of 2001. I was gathering information for recording rights, instrument pricing, etc., and one day it all came to an abrupt stop. I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and my life was NOW filled with doctor appointments and hospital visits. I was fortunate to have surgery in July and leave the hospital with no further treatment, yet a changed woman. Life has new meaning, every day a gift and a blessing. I wanted to contribute to science and the miracles of medicine to help find a cure. I donate a percentage from each sale to the Carol M. Baldwin fund. Carol Baldwin says "Together We Shall Find a Cure." Lets do it!  --Tamar Frieden