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New Art Elective Teaches Middle Schoolers Fundamentals of Ballet
This semester, ballet dancing is being offered as a new elective in the middle school arts elective block. Taught by Simi Hoze, students in this class are learning the fundamentals of classical ballet: using the barre, dancing in the center, and moving their bodies. “I wanted to offer this class to our middle school students because dance offers a way for students to use their bodies to express their feelings, ideas, and movements,” says Ms. Hoze. Right now, students are working on a short dance choreography that incorporates all of the techniques they are learning; the dance will be performed to an Israeli song by Achinoam Nini “because it is a song with good rhythm and I wanted to connect the class to Israeli culture,” says Ms. Hoze.
Before the end of the semester, students will perform their piece for their peers and their parents. “I see the students’ love of dance and movement in every class,” adds Ms. Hoze. “They are working really hard and stretching their limits. I am excited to see how they continue to evolve as dancers.” MORE PHOTOS
Click here to see a video of students practicing.
Click here to see a video of students practicing.
