Performance art

You're a strange person if you enjoy what others despise. The band room in Upper Darby High School is a room that is loved by many and, whether in the music department or not , is visited constantly from dusk to dawn. Though from an outsider’s perspective, it is very challenging to understand the reason as there are the many attributes the commoner may dislike. This room provokes so many of the human senses in a not so positive fashion, specifically: hearing, smelling, and sight. That is why I…

Anna Pavlova was born on February 12, 1881 in St. Petersburg, Russia. After she attended the Imperial Ballet School she made her own company debut in 1899 and she quickly became the prima ballerina. Her breakthrough performance was in The Dying Swan in 1905 which became her signature role. Contracting double pneumonia while she was on tour Pavlova died in 1931. Anna’s active imagination and love of fantasy drew her to the world of ballet. Looking back to her childhood she described her budding…

Halloween and prom, are both very important nights for young boys and girls. While both are extremely different, they share similarities as well. The attire, time of year, and the emotional atmosphere of the two events, all play into effect on both nights. Halloween is a night where kids of all ages get to be whatever they desire. Goblins, superheroes, witches, and ghosts are among some of the costumes worn on Halloween. Prom, however, is a night where teenagers get to dress like young…

This year the Rock Port High School football and basketball cheerleaders hosted a cheer clinic for elementary girls. Preschool through sixth grade girls were invited to attend cheer camp. The cheerleaders made up a dance for the girls to learn during the practices. The elementary girls had practice on Saturday, October 1st; Thursday, October 6th; and Friday, October 7th. The girls performed that Friday night during the halftime of the football game. The little cheerleaders performed two cheers,…

Some may not have words, but experience. Experience through such things as dance that evoke and create energetic environments through movements, music, and others. Though this is not always the case, it was at the Dionysios Dancer’s charitable performance of the Pentozali at the Greek Orthodox Church located in Salt Lake City, Utah. In which I was surprisingly entertained and intrigued by the culture and experience within the dancing. During the dance Pentozali, I observed the male dancers of…

Latin Dance Senior Swing is a cultural engagement workshop for senior centers all over New York. It teaches seniors the dance idioms of tango, salsa, merengue, bachata and cha-cha, in a supportive and fun setting. It supports the physical, mental and social health of New York City seniors, while promoting Latin dance, music and history. Goals include improved posture, body placement, alignment, musicality, balance, coordination, body awareness, presence and coordination. The program will serve…

Do you think dance is a sport? If not then keep reading you might just change your mind. You may think it’s because isn’t physically challenging or it’s not a competition. Those statement are false. From https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org they say that dance strengthens and improves stamina just as much as snow skiing or even football. Dancing has many health benefits as many other sports reduced stress, less risk of high blood pressure, and osteoporosis found from the same website…

On my birthday last year, 2015, I got tickets to a college gymnastics meet. Not just any team, my favorite team.. MIZZOU! I was so excited that I got to watch the meet front row, meet the gymnasts at the end, and get autographs and go to the tiger store. I couldn’t wait for the next four days! Watching the meet from the very front row was so fun! When the girls ran out of the corner of the room, my eyes just lit up. They were running by high fiving the fans and the crowd was going crazy and…

know it can keep you fit and reduce injuries? At The Ridgefield School of Dance in Ridgefield, CT, they offer ballet, jazz, lyrical, and tap dancing lessons for those ages five and over. Taught by experienced professional dancers, their state-of-the-art dance classes spread ability, grace, and strength to their students. It’s no secret that ballet is a skill that requires discipline. Most who learn, though, find the skill brings them both joy and an incredible work ethic. Plus, it helps build…

Summer ended and school was about to start up again. I had to sign up for new classes this year. Trying to wisely dovetail “just right” classes into my schedule was complex. It was important for me to choose classes that met my graduating requirements, fit into my weekly schedule and complemented my homeschool studies. After scrutinizing the class selection, I selected drama for the last two class periods on Wednesday. Previously, I had been in drama for 2 years at North Star. Pleasant memories…