tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7276526552474406072024-02-18T23:20:12.737-08:00Be-Bop with Benson at Herrera School for the Fine ArtsDance is an art form in which students can creatively express themselves. Join our students as they achieve greatness through dance!Danielle Benson; Dance Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05192204553424763704noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-727652655247440607.post-49101449586136110622012-01-23T21:10:00.000-08:002012-01-23T21:11:44.195-08:00Sneak Peek at our Junior High Competition Dance Team during rehearsal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxK-dHKU1MeekDuyxC73I9d1t-z7744gBmYfZGTaNyxbkoNl2kRwFEOciRSg-9Pdg0SY3enRO9inyE2LomFEg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Above you see the Hip Hop B squad of our competition dance team at their first rehearsal. Dancers are working hard to connect to the audience through eye contact, facial and physical expression.<br />
The team is making Herrera History by being part of the very first competition team. With hardwork each and every rehearsal, they are sure to make Herrera proud at competition in May of this year!Danielle Benson; Dance Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05192204553424763704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-727652655247440607.post-89393514054345126872012-01-23T21:06:00.000-08:002012-01-23T21:06:50.901-08:00Hip Hop Moves..Stars in the Making!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzmVr92lSO6Eun-Bb26Dl9n0rrl7J4KPDyHEf-ieF-B6JhF8MwtXR5-KBENltSS-kB0zefSWJHoTln5joE7SA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Mr.Medina's 5th graders have worked hard to learn fundamental dance movements. In order to prepare to learn new choreography for their upcoming performance in May, they have been working on a hip hop combination. Students are continually honing their skills in dance technique and musicality!Danielle Benson; Dance Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05192204553424763704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-727652655247440607.post-65225572927475343702012-01-23T21:03:00.000-08:002012-01-23T21:03:33.323-08:00Exploring Ballet Movement...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwVoHwKfZuUouBg_iQTNFLyqelreSgOkjt9m7LUOml_98EV09cLMNAYX4cq7D5QDw7K9vQkX4ys6iJzxn5N7g' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Kinder, 1st, and 2nd grade have recently taken on a new form of dance, ballet. After creating a brainstroming chart to gather information, studying a pair of pointe shoes, and studying a professional performance of "The Nutcracker", the students were ready to take on ballet based movement. The above video depicts, Maestra Pozo's Kinder students practicing releve bouree acorss the floor.Danielle Benson; Dance Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05192204553424763704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-727652655247440607.post-75610397812293685442012-01-09T17:43:00.000-08:002012-01-09T17:43:36.657-08:00Herrera's Dancers Rock the Stage!Congrats to our junior high dancers, "Art of Dance", for a fabulous performance on December 16th, 2011. The hard work that students put into their studies paid off and was well demonstrated in their routines. Hip hops moves in "Love Sick"and "On the Floor" were a huge hit! Our step routine, "Acapella Beats" was not one to be forgotten. Students had fans on their feet as they "Party Rocked"!<br />
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Check back often for info on upcoming performances.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjur-8_3ehUCRCwCxVZNPgVeXl-s8cZJ4f_jBDMBqWuGDvkxxroLFIU0NXnIi1HQDG3cUActgjbE2fCu-OVwFtcXoETX6U0u6LTRy0CD2muSguLLNwpmDEMXz-FbMYcQ0EvfzX_3eHI6AC-/s1600/WP_000260.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjur-8_3ehUCRCwCxVZNPgVeXl-s8cZJ4f_jBDMBqWuGDvkxxroLFIU0NXnIi1HQDG3cUActgjbE2fCu-OVwFtcXoETX6U0u6LTRy0CD2muSguLLNwpmDEMXz-FbMYcQ0EvfzX_3eHI6AC-/s320/WP_000260.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>A big shout out also goes to our Kinder, 1st, and 2nd grad dancers. Their "Holiday Extravanganza" was a phenomenal show. Students danced to such tunes as "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree", "Last Christmas", and Winter Wonderland"!<br />
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I am so proud of all dancers who took the stage and am looking forward to more performances to come!Danielle Benson; Dance Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05192204553424763704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-727652655247440607.post-74549399846963920602011-12-08T17:01:00.000-08:002011-12-08T17:03:09.770-08:00The study of contrasting movement....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dy6lePD0wjaZNF1MH1GvFE6CGPELNJPUGkXH7adogahTjWI8P6YO5FFh1eiNj9EZRwRpRCCbn-_0OSay6PuQA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>5th graders students began by defining the vocab word contrast. They then identified movements that were in direct contrast with one another. Their final task was to take the vocabulary and put action to it! Great choreography dancers! Below you'll find students collaborating to perform acapella beats, which they choreographed independently!<br />
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Junior High students took a small break from their classroom studies to explore the natural beauty of Arizona. Their trip to Lake Pleasant was educational and fun. A great time was had by all!Danielle Benson; Dance Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05192204553424763704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-727652655247440607.post-4173059920569876712011-11-06T16:40:00.000-08:002011-11-06T16:40:45.742-08:00Student Choreography: Exploration of Acapella Beats<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dx6TFHJgh0NIKtpF2lY0h0Gk4f5O0RhO01AVzuWjhbNjeZRG7rOa5v1neCzj_zoT7AMtwfEL_csQ2Zd1esBXA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwBUYx-v2qAw7CxvzrNjVQXce2AEX_GruaOEY-3cQiBLrUrJNjVW3sw0TvKGsYlJu_e59rhMM99ri4nRZBslQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>5th graders worked in small, cooperative groups to create patterns using their body as their instrument. The kids enjoyed themselves and were pleased with what they created!Danielle Benson; Dance Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05192204553424763704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-727652655247440607.post-71595563320268623962011-10-07T18:56:00.000-07:002011-10-07T19:00:15.422-07:00Steppin' with Mr.Medina's 5th graders<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwyP5AemYLJzLZyO8rAm0dqQhXIxfkN-zu1kuZsnUTr3DlLHUntllVJOWimElvj32gVuRKGl5b8k5a_uUOLzA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dw8qFYhv7HF39N6OHfwKiALdoCvOSGkW-gEJoHdU9R0S0TpzYtARUCnYa_-BWjYPNPw44jOJGR86DTZjEofyg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Mr.Medina's class, demonstrated the ability to follow and keep steady beat while keeping a holding tempo. Their movements are a capella in which they create the music! Great job!Danielle Benson; Dance Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05192204553424763704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-727652655247440607.post-30103555753795413752011-09-30T21:12:00.000-07:002011-09-30T21:12:05.937-07:00Wow...Wonderful dancers at work!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Kjy-bB8uWlfI2IgntYq4utdPsVRURFdQjfiNvwQ7Rvfy2YiSfSnyhuMbpct_fy9eFCbmfZYEYKKzVN7vrOcu5mE_6K_DDUzfJJ7oD6pzEQ8L32mVXALJ2m86UPVTwmPU5ePhIugi6XLF/s1600/WP_000124.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Kjy-bB8uWlfI2IgntYq4utdPsVRURFdQjfiNvwQ7Rvfy2YiSfSnyhuMbpct_fy9eFCbmfZYEYKKzVN7vrOcu5mE_6K_DDUzfJJ7oD6pzEQ8L32mVXALJ2m86UPVTwmPU5ePhIugi6XLF/s320/WP_000124.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
I am so proud of the hard work that my students have demonstrated through these past 2 months. Their hard work is evident in the flexibility that they have gained! Keep up the wonderful work dancers!<br />
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Students are excited to take the stage. Look for notifications alerting you to our upcoming perfomances in the Performing Arts Center!<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;"> The website is a great way for us to communicate. I will also send home letters when your child will be performing at the Herrera Performing Arts Center (Panther Pavilion).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The website and letters sent home will help to keep you up to date on what’s happening in our dance class and let you know about upcoming dance performances.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;"> I encourage you to contact me anytime with questions or concerns that you may have. If your child becomes discouraged, as dance can be challenging, please contact me so that we can not only discover the source of the problem, but create an effective learning experience for your child. I can be reached by phone at 602-452-6944.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">I look forward to a great year. Thank you <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>in advance for your continued support and cooperation.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;"><em>Mrs. Danielle Benson</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqkOHpnwrUHxZPoGMOXMTnnL2bCOFUlLdOIvYz1Yo3oXOuXBqLNm6ZG06gBW4Tv7UsDNTZQIA6P7WoDcoEYbsQUZoNZsah2bb2jPzq6Jm-ryWIPa7NdyAZNoC1cLVMAeQIQfobOCQZ52VY/s1600/blog+pic.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqkOHpnwrUHxZPoGMOXMTnnL2bCOFUlLdOIvYz1Yo3oXOuXBqLNm6ZG06gBW4Tv7UsDNTZQIA6P7WoDcoEYbsQUZoNZsah2bb2jPzq6Jm-ryWIPa7NdyAZNoC1cLVMAeQIQfobOCQZ52VY/s1600/blog+pic.bmp" t$="true" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;"><em> </em></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div>Danielle Benson; Dance Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05192204553424763704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-727652655247440607.post-60005778043545701102011-05-27T08:29:00.000-07:002011-05-27T08:29:30.814-07:00Dancers Impress with "Dance Through Time" Performance!Students in Kinder through 8th grade finished their dance year with a bang! They performed dances to songs that were popular in the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and today's current hits! Students hard work paid off, as the audience was impressed by their ability to execute difficult choreography and formation changes! <br />
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Many students even amazed and surprised themselves with the progress they have made over the year. Students have accomplished difficult choreography like full splits, heelstretches, and even pirouette like turns!<br />
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Bravo dancers! I am proud of each amd every accomplishment you have made this year. :)<br />
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3rd grade dancers gathered a few minutes before the big show to rehearse as they prepared for their first performance of the semester at the March Flag Ceremony on March 18th. The audience was impressed with the jazz choreography students performed to Santana's "Oye Como Va". They cannot wait to hit the stage again on May 20th during the school dance recital. They are sure to be a hit, again! :)Danielle Benson; Dance Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05192204553424763704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-727652655247440607.post-27913182352671243912011-03-16T18:53:00.000-07:002011-03-16T18:53:21.724-07:004th-6th Graders Do "The Wop" with dancers from Urban Plunge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwtRaqlKL2nWhnNlU54NirRW-VGs7UahllUR0_UZh-n-gPnoMgs5eQEOhekQBmLBzNwQFm5zqIT7jm8St1_wg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Gearing up for the Grand Fiesta, 4th grade dancers worked with guest teachers during their dance class. Students were engaged and eager to impress their guest teachers with their hip hop skills!!<br />
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Students also are learning about the importance of incorporating cardio into their daily warm up. Below, they demonstrate our cardio warm up, utilized to increase stamina and ease of movement.<br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>Urban Plunge Masterclass: Presented by Bree Cerfus</b></span></i><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dy4G7mWJYlfsCUXQQjiRel0qT9CaNIXKnAMQYMnY65D2FZY6Syp1q0LbI2Or2QYGxpXfnuRQb-X1pNfsT0MgA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b><i>Art of Dance combined with ASU'S Urban Plunge proved to be an unstoppable dance force. The students learned a hip hop routine taught by guest teacher, Bree Cerfus. We cannot wait to host a fun filled weekend of dance with Urban Plunge March 12th through the 13th. </i></b></span></div>Danielle Benson; Dance Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05192204553424763704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-727652655247440607.post-13426781559678723922011-02-04T18:29:00.000-08:002011-02-04T18:29:05.415-08:00Art of Dance Premier!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnwpcd_XeuZThsWa114H4PhQz253IGuP4LBqVxGKYIRy-hHt-R9aSs9SMtm49RjYiTVhn7dvuNJMqaJEs3X5Rw_fvhrmLd6i_-hCcKLTzeBswVSPXsr5pEApsZHFD4YodCdamsvdMnHa8E/s1600/005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnwpcd_XeuZThsWa114H4PhQz253IGuP4LBqVxGKYIRy-hHt-R9aSs9SMtm49RjYiTVhn7dvuNJMqaJEs3X5Rw_fvhrmLd6i_-hCcKLTzeBswVSPXsr5pEApsZHFD4YodCdamsvdMnHa8E/s200/005.JPG" width="200" /></span></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidixHifC_AVoDyvFgp5yEymHsPTmZbUfNdEm-YtKEdeuiDpr8_0ZN_vS8db_ryz7ylkIVto0MO1IGhypHmqUnOYD7nFq-sCQScUyincLZHSOvXyvZAis_3T5C0lRIEWQyqvXq3cSDyaXT2/s1600/004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidixHifC_AVoDyvFgp5yEymHsPTmZbUfNdEm-YtKEdeuiDpr8_0ZN_vS8db_ryz7ylkIVto0MO1IGhypHmqUnOYD7nFq-sCQScUyincLZHSOvXyvZAis_3T5C0lRIEWQyqvXq3cSDyaXT2/s200/004.JPG" width="200" /></a>Teachers and students alike were impressed by the debut performance of dancers currently enrolled in The Art of Dance during the February 4th Flag Ceremony. If you missed the show, there will be an encore on May 20th, 2011! Be sure to catch them as they tell the dance story of, "Rocketeer".Danielle Benson; Dance Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05192204553424763704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-727652655247440607.post-4977358551127994162011-02-01T18:22:00.000-08:002011-02-01T18:22:49.472-08:00Storybook in motion:"When Pigasso Met Mootise"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwOhLWoRqhPseMkz04ov8y-1xSHdjpYXn5zkFFLX-dMwGU0vtQhWn8Sz8UOXC2d9k8mGXlizLE0ur1JQsX2fw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Kindergarten through 2nd grade students have excitedly begun a new unit, storybooks in motion.. The students read and discussed the book, "When Pigasso Met Mootise" , which has a creative spin on famous artists. The students then retold the story through dance. We will now compare and contrast our dance story with the book. The kids not only had the opportunity to dance, but many a displayed talent for the dramatics as well!Danielle Benson; Dance Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05192204553424763704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-727652655247440607.post-19817120534984911932011-02-01T18:09:00.000-08:002011-02-01T18:09:49.692-08:00Structures of dance: Unity<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxAcFBdt5S7PZ1aczBcCvyyvs5g6AlRgZ2uckh_h65btkw4FsN-_lgXW1qhp8AUlDo6045GqCgaosyxDkOy1Q' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Jr High students involved in a musical theater workshop have been exploring various elements of dance, in addition to their dramatic studies.Today, they tackled 1 tool choreographers use to create dance routines, unity. After discussing the concept of unity, the students learned 2 counts of 8 and then practiced demonstrating unison in motion.Danielle Benson; Dance Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05192204553424763704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-727652655247440607.post-16109850670123395792011-01-16T11:15:00.000-08:002011-01-16T11:15:16.944-08:00Holiday Performance Reflection...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj90HZOmBnE2aPSmI2f3HL6M-7lBTvz54VyK2GNUQipHqB6pXGg7OLHadRJuXLWaxBKkBxcUTj1_MILVgd7Nfi5nMvvYDghrpvUCtjDdyiQQcCoWcOplqYQnEaSgGfUTvBDa-WOvy7yGFt_/s1600/001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj90HZOmBnE2aPSmI2f3HL6M-7lBTvz54VyK2GNUQipHqB6pXGg7OLHadRJuXLWaxBKkBxcUTj1_MILVgd7Nfi5nMvvYDghrpvUCtjDdyiQQcCoWcOplqYQnEaSgGfUTvBDa-WOvy7yGFt_/s320/001.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6UseqgniWTn1Mz2LVQGcWZ5VDaeFPUneZ7pDI87yIOgjCsZ4X-TVDr2rV_GSYBzj8SFucKNuuoQgpp8qxTB6hc3a8TPG6MofeuVQTyAKXgsJYZtzZUlIAZ220-6Xhb6Em207Dn8m2MNMy/s1600/002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6UseqgniWTn1Mz2LVQGcWZ5VDaeFPUneZ7pDI87yIOgjCsZ4X-TVDr2rV_GSYBzj8SFucKNuuoQgpp8qxTB6hc3a8TPG6MofeuVQTyAKXgsJYZtzZUlIAZ220-6Xhb6Em207Dn8m2MNMy/s320/002.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>1st and 2nd grade students recognize the importance of self evaluation. The students were hard at work identifying different elements of their Holiday Performance.<br />
If you would like to purchase a copy of the Holiday Performance from December 17th, 2010 , please contact Ms. Eifler.Danielle Benson; Dance Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05192204553424763704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-727652655247440607.post-28680539019150961822011-01-13T19:59:00.000-08:002011-01-13T19:59:06.303-08:00What exactly is a transition and how do we do it?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwR6VHjLFP1sNizmHi0ILEMOdwr-pE2OrHNatlwIskAdlUK-URNbrykmqwp1ASgAlcTl_uJ_HNb6iD3rhOvNA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicn1SNIrZy085B6InTVTN0UqNGDiO2cC5j28TNWVdtWXTQtjPzM8xlQY0IS582YjXl2FpXafYuiIsWVVHoboOadnjBedhiK0R3_8EAfjOfa1obJbHkr17T5CiC-ApJEWsS-3VLvFmKT3k_/s1600/012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicn1SNIrZy085B6InTVTN0UqNGDiO2cC5j28TNWVdtWXTQtjPzM8xlQY0IS582YjXl2FpXafYuiIsWVVHoboOadnjBedhiK0R3_8EAfjOfa1obJbHkr17T5CiC-ApJEWsS-3VLvFmKT3k_/s320/012.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>6th grade dancers are currently studying different dance structures. They have studied repetition, unity, and tackled transitions this week. After defining the vocabulary term with a brainstorming web, they worked in small groups to choreograph 4 transitions, or changes through various types of movement. Great minds are hard at work as they brainstorm and share ideas with one another.Danielle Benson; Dance Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05192204553424763704noreply@blogger.com0