Sunday, December 18, 2011

Show Success!

We had our show(s) last night. It included "Peter and the Wolf" done by the ballet and jazz dance classes and "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" done by the drama classes. They were done well and things went great. We sold out of our printed tickets! Now is the time to sign up for next terms show, Lion King!

Belly Dancing Class

I need to brag about the wonderful group of ladies I have in my advance belly dancing class this term.  I presented them with a new challenge this time around and asked them to have a dance of their own started, and ready to present to the group, by the end of the term.  Each and every single one of them not only stepped up to the challenge, but exceeded my expectations by leaps and bounds.  They choose unique and engaging pieces of music from cellos to Harry Belafonte to folk songs; they researched other dancers, troupes, and movements on-line as inspiration; and came up with their own wonderful creations that inspired us all.  I look forward to seeing them take these dances further, engage their fellow dancers, and bring them to completion.  Each one is truly a work of art! ~ Emily Hanson-Gifford