Decatur's K-3 students went on a virtual field trip to see "Peter and the Wolf." Before attending the ballet production, they learned about production elements and instrumentation with Ms. Schmittle and Ms. Branch. One reflection question was, "If you had the opportunity to design costumes, the lighting, or the sets for “Peter and the Wolf,” which would you choose and why?" Above is one example of a student who would take the opportunity to design costumes and drew out her one of her inspirational designs!
Third graders are diving into Fosse Choreography by learning one of our favorites from his repertoire, "Steam Heat." We have studied his life, his dance skills, and his inventive choreography and now we are going to learn this silly piece for ourselves! Since we aren't all together to use the black hats at Decatur, we all get to use whatever hats we want! Check out our exciting and crazy assortment of "Steam Heat" hats above! :)
Decatur students have been dealing with lots of big emotions since we haven't been at school together. The fifth graders have been working on a continuation of our yoga unit from when we were at school, and are reporting that the yoga practices online have been helping them feel calm, stretched out, and ready to face their day.
Second Grade has started creating their own dance spaces in their homes for e-learning. Last week, students created maps of their space and this week they used three different types of pathways to start their own choreography. Can't wait for the next creative movement class where they will make these maps and pathways come to live through original choreography!!
Although I miss moving and grooving with the Decatur students at school, they are doing a great job of keeping up with their work at home!! Thank you to all of the Decatur students who are practicing their skills and flexing that choreographic muscle at home! Great work!
Our sixth graders spent some times discussing the positive memories we share in our talking circle yesterday. We created a yarn web to illustrate the connections that we will share forever as a class and a community.
The fourth graders are starting their Creative Movement unit and beginning to work on their final project based on the artwork of Dong Il Sheen and music by Jae-Soo Liu. We can't wait to see what each class creates. Be on the look out for an invitation to the final show!