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We are headed into our second semester. In the dance world, our first semester of the year is entirely different than the second. It has a different feel. For me I am getting the classes cohesive and joined together. I am making sure that we understand footwork. I am learning my students – what is hard for one student is easy for another and its my job to challenge everyone, yet help them feel as though they are reaching their potential – this looks different for each student. Even the various studios I teach at, their cohesiveness as a class looks different – some of the classes are quiet, but they accept one another, other classes are loud and interactive, but perhaps have less cohesion because they are so open about who they are. It’s my responsibility as a moderator and teacher to try to unite them through a common interest and field of study – dance.
Second semester is all about the recital – we are finalizing song choices – cutting music, getting the music to our directors. For some of my pieces I play the music in the car and start thinking about who is in that class and what they can handle. Certain songs allow for solo work, which I like to hold in class auditions for the person who wants the solo – it always has a choreographical element and an element of freestyle. My version of hip hop marries those two concepts equally – allowing the dancer to have their own opinion and yet show proficiency in the art of choreography.
Here is to the second half – preparing for the recital and finishing strong – heres to advancing in our level of dance and improving our skill – heres to our love of dance!
