Thursday, January 24, 2013

A MOVEMENT WAVE


I teach a creative ballet class at several early education schools.  I only see them for 30 minutes each week, and so learning, practicing and retaining any 'formal' ballet vocabulary can be challenging.  So the other day I came up with the idea of a movement wave.

Monday, January 7, 2013

HAPPY NEW YEAR

I am a terrible blogger, I'll admit to that.  I certainly have alot more to say in person than I do on this type of format.  But, this year, I will try my best to be consistent in adding weekly posts. 

2013 is going to be a busy year in my household.  Both my husband and I are starting our Masters Programs.  I am excited about the prospect of having a study partner, although we are on two very different academic pathways.  I am also realistic about the commitment that these programs are going to require.  We have three kids, two dogs, he works fulltime and I run a business.  With no family around us, it can be challenging to juggle family life, work, school and play!!

2012 turned out to be a great year for DanceWorld.  We picked up several more clients, and had opportunities to teach in various settings, from public schools to preschools.  There are so many challenges I face when teaching in different school spaces.  Some spaces are really small, and some are reall big.  The one space that I find most challenging is the smallest space of them all.  It happens to be the throughfare between 3 classrooms and the bathrooms.  It is also the kitchen and the space that houses the lizards, frogs and fish!  I teach 6 classes in this space, each class with 10 children. Sometimes it can be chaos.  If one student goes to the bathroom, they all want to go!  One minute we are in the process of learning and leaping, and suddenly all the toddlers are halfway into the bathroom!  This can make for a very long process of trying to gain control and have some kind of lesson.  Any helpful advice on how to deal with this space?

I have a feeling that this year is going to be a busy, challenging  and yet exciting year.  I hope your year holds many wonderful adventures and growth opportunities, both in your personal and professional lives.

Samantha