Blog #10

Learning Experiences

This week I read in dept in the standards of dance within South Carolina. I was surprised to see that so many factors went in to a teacher conveying the meaning of dance along with the history and technique that goes with it. I have a newfound respect for all of my dance teachers, no matter how challenging it seemed to be their student. I know now that they were preparing me in the best way they knew how to follow along with the standards that were required of them.

Quote of the Week

“No good deed goes unpunished
No act of charity goes unresented
No good deed goes unpunished
That’s my new creed.”

• From Elphaba, Wicked the Musical

Observations

One day in one of my core classes, I was so nervous to ask a question because I knew that the teacher already elaborated on it. Because it was a key detail in the assignment, I asked anyway. Soon enough, the teacher asked the class if they went over that, and everyone agreed. I didn’t realize how much a student wouldn’t like that until I was put in that situation. I know it will be difficult to achieve, but no matter how redundant it will be, I will always answer any questions I can as a teacher.

Reflection

Seeing Wicked really picked up my spirits to remember my passion. Sometimes all the noise in my head and all the doubts I have make me shrink into a small version of myself that thinks my dreams are far-fetched. Sometimes I just need to see a good musical and I’m back in the game.