The Making Of The Band

Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.

~Victor Hugo~

Dancing In The Wind

Who Has Seen The Wind?

Christina Rossetti (1830-1894)

Who has seen the wind?

Neither I nor you.

But when the leaves hang trembling,

The wind is passing through.

Who has seen the wind?

Neither you nor I.

But when the trees bow down their heads,

The wind is passing by.   

Streamers samba. 

Colours conga.

 

Scarves swirl while clouds cavort.

Friends frolic.

High and low,

A windy disco!

A windy waltz.

Twirling, trailing.

Trip the wind fantastic.

Learning How To Belly Dance

~ Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion. ~

Martha Graham

"I got bells that jingle, jangle, jingle,

As I shake dancing merrily along."

"Shimmy shimmy cocoa bop,

Shimmy shimmy bop!"

~To watch us dance is to hear our hearts speak.~ Hopi Indian Saying 

~Lose yourself in the music, the moment - you own it. ~ Eminem 

Thank you Ricki!

Music and movement

Our goal is to help children see themselves as musicians. Music and movement activities help children develop cooperation and sharing skills. Gross motor skills developed through all forms of creative and expressive movement. In our classroom, both indoors and out, spontaneous music and movement happen everywhere. When children communicate through rhythm, or memorize a favorite song they build a solid base for future reading and writing. At home, you can help to encourage your child's creativity by joining in when your child is singing and dancing. Your child has learned lots of new songs this past school year so ask them to share a few. Enjoy the last few days of summer by taking walks and listening to the sounds of nature. Also providing props like scarves or ribbons will help your child become increasingly aware of how their own bodies move through space. Make music a part of your everyday life.