February 2020 archive

community connections

I interviewed one of my dance teachers her name is Jessica Macmillan her role is to teach us to dance, she is responsible for teaching us choreography and making sure we understand are dance and what is going on. I chose to interview her because I love her way of teaching and I would love to consider her job when I am older. I love and respect all her hard work. The things I have learned from this assignment how much work and dedication that is put into her job and the art she creates for us to perform which makes me want to pursue my passion much more which is teaching dance to kids and having that a part of my life.

 

1.what obstacles have you faced to get where you are today, have had to overcome tons of obstacles to get where I am today. My fear of public speaking was certainly a big one that I had to work on almost immediately

  1. .2.what advice would you pass on to someone interested in what you are doing, Don’t give up on your dreams. If you want to become a dance teacher you need to commit to your passion and just go for it. Dancing and teaching can be incredibly rewarding and fulfilling.3.would you be open yo further contact from Riverside students and if so, how can someone contact you, Yes, via email- jamdancecenter@gmail.com
  2. 4.what’s your favorite part of your job when you get to witness that “ah-hah “ moment. When kids learn a new fun step and that sense of accomplishment takes over.
  3. 5., what’s the hardest part about your job, Dealing with different personalities can be tricky at times, and also we work for 5-8 hours straight, usually with no break. It can be very draining.
  4. 6.why are you passionate about your job,I love helping others and working with kids. It is incredibly rewarding watching someone grow in dance and as a person!

I interviewed one of my dance teachers her name is Jessica Macmillan her role is to teach us to dance, she is responsible for teaching us choreography and making sure we understand are dance and what is going on. I chose to interview her because I love her way of teaching and I would love to consider her job when I am older. I love and respect all her hard work. The things I have learned from this assignment how much work and dedication that is put into her job and the art she creates for us to perform which makes me want to pursue my passion much more which is teaching dance to kids and having that a part of my life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

kindness starts with you

Image result for kindnessFor the most part, a change in attitude is brought about by small actions. This means that if your attitude changes your perspective can change as well and then you can think differently about things. Those small things can happen with just how you think and your point of view on things. Also, with the right attitude change can happen they can be minor or big. Both the theme and quote talk about making changes that can be made by ordinary people and how the way people think in the world is different and that when they believe themselves and not listen to what others say that’s when changes can happen. Also, how people can make changes by being bold and brave. doing things that are different and you don’t need to be anybody special just does what you believe in. A normal person can make a change that leaves a dent that doesn’t matter who you are. Don’t need to be famous or have money to make a difference in the world. Just by showing kindness and hope you can make a change. The quote even says the small everyday deeds of ordinary that keep the darkness at bay. Sometimes by doing something, nice things can make people more positive in life and you can do that easily by doing these things like. You can smile at someone who looks sad to make there day a little better or to put a smile on there face. If you see someone who looks lonely go sit next to them in class and talk to them and make them feel included this can affect someone a lot by making them feel welcome. sometimes people just want to talk, and that there is someone that cares and is willing to be there friend. even by doing something as little as complimenting someone is nice because maybe they aren’t that confident that day or someone said something negative earlier to them, but by complimenting them they will feel better about themselves and it could make there day a whole lot better.

Chasing the Night

Chasing the Night

It was a crisp steady night with no one in sight just me and my close friends on new year night. It all started when we met up at Lindsey’s house, she is my best friend of nine years. when we all got there, we started to set up for our new year’s festivities. we started this crazy night by entertaining each other by running outside in the murky night trying not to trip and fall over our own two feet. Each one of us had been phones out recording the downfall of each other as we dropped one by one tumbling to the prickly grass. the amusement of me being the first one stumbling down to the ground not being able to see in front of me because it is so dark. I try to stand up and grabbed the closest person to me which was Lindsey. quickly grabbing on to her, she tries to break free, but it doesn’t work. with me still holding on she immediately starts to sprint away as we both start tumbling down to the floor laughing until we were out of breath gasping for air in little short breaths. we are now crying from laughter as the tears fall from are blush rosy cheeks. I immediately get up running away from her. I have her quick on my trail running after me like the speed of light. we run and run until she trips over a harsh edge. we start laughing again panting because of how long she was chasing me. One of my friends quickly snaps a photo from her phone of us laughing and chasing each other in a quick blur. then We went back inside for the countdown. A little later we started counting, five, four, three, two, one then all scream on the top of our lungs HAPPY NEW YEAR. as the streamers went off confetti in the air, all in a muddy blur of colors and ear wrenching screams. all of us wrapped up in one big group hug we all started jumping and chanting twenty twenty-twenty. In a big circle, We all ran outside in a big hurry jumping around while Lindsey ran up to get her mom to take pictures of us, we all had sparklers in are hands while it twinkled up the night as we all burst out laughing at the silliest things. her mom quickly takes the photos of us as we all giggle before we knew it the sparklers went out and we were left in the darkness of the night. With no light in sight, we heard a rustle in the bushes we all cautiously turn one by one. Of course, Lindsey had to crack a joke we all started instantly laughing saying it was the bogeyman coming to get us. Right after with the light of our phones we see a little squirrel run out of the bush making all that noise. we all started are way inside stumbling because of how exhausted we were. we go downstairs to her basement watched some tv for what we thought was only a few hours but we looked over to a clock and saw that it is five-thirty in the morning most of our friends are fast asleep on the couch still facing the tv as it was only me and my closest friend Lindsey still sitting there wondering what to do. we decided to wake up are friends by yelling moo at each other wondering if they will hear us in their deep slumber.