Several stories to share today:
First, the story of the student who participated in DTC last year, but who has since changed schools. Her new school is not one of those that are part of the project this year. She wrote twice to Wolfgang Borchardt, coordinator of the schools, to request an exception -- that she could join one of the workshops. Wolfgang sadly responded that the workshops were full. On the first day, this passionate young dancer appeared at the door of one of the workshops, and said, "Can´t I at least join the warm-up???" Long story short: she is in the workshop at Pestalozzi - Kepler and will perform with the permission of her (new and very tolerant) principal!
Next: The merging of two schools presented certain dilemmas for BDC Teaching Artist Carmen Nicole. Students were in conflict yesterday over different speeds and styles of learning. However, as of today, we saw that the students from Waldorf and Waldkirch schools could find a way to collaborate and the piece is now firmly on the tracks! Great job to all involved! Brava Carmen!
And finally: the 16 kids at Hebel Schule had been a bit much even for BDC Teaching Artist Paul Blackman. Noise factor was over the top and concentration was down. However, as in the case above, the students found their focus today and the piece is shaping up beautifully! You go Paul.
Much more to come.... SOON!
Thursday, July 10, 2008
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