As a result of their performance being next week, Ms. Donk asked that I wait until next week to teach my class. We didn't start class with a warm-up today, instead Ms. Donk gave me the floor to give the students corrections on the first three sections of their dance. They were really receptive to the corrections, and they even gave me a big "thank you!" when we were finished. Then, we ran the piece so they could apply the corrections. It really is coming along, and they really are growing into a great group of dancers. Then we added onto the fourth section of the dance, which is extremely rigorous. They need much more help with the fourth section than they have with any other section of the dance, because of the increased speed and level of choreography. I'm working with them on a more individual level than ever before.
I've noticed that the only male in the class, Joseph, seems to be a very mature dancer. Come to find out, he takes private tap and ballet lessons. I've noticed that he's a real leader in the class, and he's very helpful to other students if they're having trouble with something. I like Joseph, but he can be a little bossy. He bosses people around, and often suggests things to Ms. Donk (in a rude manner). But at the same time, whenever he messes up it's like he doesn't want to hear anything about it. When I gave him a correction today he said "well Ms. Donk told me to do it this way." It was ironic because Ms. Donk was the one who told me to give him that correction. I've got to watch out for Joseph; hopefully one day soon he'll realize that he doesn't know everything, and still has a LOT to learn.