I love to dance and share this passion with others by teaching them! I was asked to help on a local school where Rachel the daughter of the leaders from YWAM goes to. It’s amazing that they gave me the opportunity to teach dance every Tuesday and Thursday to the older students.
The age was around 12-19 years old. The students were just like me, super excited! These people have a lot of rhythm in their bodies! They dance the traditional dances on the island but they never had a hiphop dance class before. But they have seen hiphop groups online and couldn’t wait to learn some move themselves!
I started with a catchy warming-up, that Rose-mary taught me once. Its called “Instruction” and the students liked it very much! I made a choreography on the song “Angels” by AK, Flame. I loved to create a dance this time that was a bit more heavy with fast movements that they needed to dance with lots of energy and expression.
I had no idea if it would be hard or easy for them to pick it up, but they did really well! I was amazed by their timing, energy and smiles! It was pure joy for me to teach this group! They were really willing to learn and we had fun at the same time! They will perform this piece of dance during one of their youth rallys. It was the perfect combination for me as a teacher to share my passion and to bond with the local kids!
After dance training, I stayed to help out with after school athletic training. They had a big match the next week, where they compete against the other schools of the island, so they needed to train! I helped Peter, the teacher, with the warming-up and stretch. It’s lovely to hang out with all of the kids and encourage them!
It became like a routine that after each dance class I stayed for a while on school property to play with the kids and spend time with them. They loved my camera haha! Miss, Miss!!! Look at me!!! Miss Take a photo! Look what I’m doing! Haha those cutie pies! I will never forget their lovely faces!
