Have you ever thought about the vast number of ways there are to say good morning or hello? Each language has their own way of saying these words and communicating and in Dance we have our own language to “speak” as well. In many cultures, hello is a simple gesture such as a wave or a curved motion of the body in some way or form. It is incredible how important the body is in communication with others. As a Dance teacher, I like to think of my role as facilitator to encourage transformation in the body through communication.

As a Dance teacher, I always hope to inspire students to think outside of the box and beyond their basic level thinking of what Dance is. In Dance we use history and culture to teach dance performance skills while encouraging students to create their own movement and respond to movement with a critical eye. This holistic manner of teaching is giving me the opportunity to reinforce 21st century learning and students more substantial information that they can take into other classrooms in the school as well.

Until next time…for now, I’m enjoying my summer and enjoying the transformations all around me!