Mix it Up

Every nine weeks the 4th grade dance exploratory classes switch.  Today when I went in I found out that we would be getting a new batch of kids.  Mrs. Birdsinger warned me that there were all different types of personalities in the class, but I don't think I took her seriously enough. When we started to sit around and talk was when I saw a few personalities come out, and when we started to move was when I really saw them.  One girl is nine going on nineteen, another refuses to dance or even talk.  The boys are much more energetic than the ones in the last group, however they don't focus that energy into dancing.  The boys in the last class were more open to exploring new ways of moving, while the boys in this class are more open to pushing each other around.  However, even though they make me want to scream sometimes, they really are all genuinely sweet kids, and are so excited that Melissa and I are there to help them.  I've already learned so much from this experience, but most importantly I've learned to be more patient.