As I watched the 6th graders prepare for a performance today it was like watching a totally different class. They were focused and attentive to the instructions given. I don't know what brought about this change in them, possibly the pressure of an upcoming dance performance, which for most of them is their first. It was nice to see them actually putting all of their energy into their dancing, instead of each other.
In the second half of class, Ms. Donk decided to give some hip hop material. As the assistant, I had to not only demonstrate all of the exercises multiple times, but I also had to assist each group as they went across the floor. Hip hop is in no way my forte. In fact, I probably was one of the worst dancers that could have assisted that class. However, the kids were looking at me as if I was Jennifer Lopez. So, I guess I fooled them...silly kids..