Dance Classroom Observation

The school auditorium is filled with proud parents and the glow of several hundred screens poised to capture the moment their precious stars take the stage. The music starts and a dozen little girls and boys start twirling and craning their necks to watch their dance instructor coach them from the wings. Most of their parents aren't concerned with the dance training their children are receiving. A friend of a friend told them about "Dolly Dinkle's Dance Academy" and so they signed little Susie up,bought her a pink leotard, and told her to have fun at dance class. However, "Dolly Dinkle" is not a qualified dance instructor. She received her training from another studio just like hers, never got a degree, and decided that running her own studio wouldn't be so hard. "Ms. Dinkle" has no credentials whatsoever and she is not required to have any to become a dance instructor. …show more content…
I have had a desire to open my own studio almost …show more content…
As well as having a desire to be able to receive an education in a field that I adore, I do not believe that I can open a credible studio without a college education. I hope to one day train the next generation of professional dancers, and a strong background in dance is required of me to make that possible. I love the dance program at UNCG because it is so diverse and will be a wonderful opportunity to begin making connections with up and coming, as well as already established, professionals. Being a part of the program will give me many amazing opportunities that will hopefully shape my career. My hope is that UNCG will help to make my goals