What a day! I taught two amazing classes today, the kind of class that you don't want to end because the energy is still high and when it does, you want to do it all over again. Is it normal to feel this passion when teaching? I often wonder because I think so many people don't, especially those who are where I aspire to be, those who have already set up their schools or own businesses that focus on educating people about dance. It can be a lucrative business but why kill the passion? MONEY. We all have to make a living but I've worked for to many people who no longer see dance as a passion and a way of teaching others (mainly children) how to express themselves, but a way of making quick money. Can you see the problem? Time will tell if I end up killing my passion for the love of money, i'm seriously hoping not.
Now for my real issue..the classes I taught today were great but I stuck with the "norm."I taught a genre that the kids knew, Street. If I'm going to introduce a African-Caribbean aspect to my classes, I need a figure out a way to make it appealing. How do I make something appealing when all that's known is what's seen in the videos? Even though for many of the children I teach, it's their culture. I'm looking forward to exploring my options.
