It has begun! With the help of some great parent fundraising and grant funding we have brought dance to Maury every day of the week! Last week kicked off our new relationship with four new Joy of Motion Instructors. We welcome Becca Nelson- Tap with 5th grade, Dana House- Break dancing with 3rd and 4th, Mackenzie Shimon- Jazz with 3rd and 4th and Lesina Martin- West African with Kindergarten. So far, I've had the opportunity to take part in class with Dana and Mackenzie. Both instructors were great with the kids, professional and a stickler for hard work. I also found out that Mackenzie teaches hip-hop after school for Polite Piggies and already knew a few of the students.
Growing up as a dancer (not that I was ever phenomenal, but I took a lot of classes, loved it and danced ALL THE TIME), this is probably more exciting to me than the 10K grant I received. SOOOO PUMPED! But wait, the dancing doesn't stop there! On Friday, Mrs. Battle and Mrs. Vick led a great African inspired dance class for the Journey Through Time program. The kids had a blast learning new dance moves and creating some of their own. All while learning the importance of dance in creating connections with ancestors and expressing emotions.
AND! This Thursday night is Maury Loves Disco! Can't stop, won't stop!
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