- bobby pins
- socks (folded down for jazz and lyrical, full footed for hip hop)
- water bottles
- lash glue
- blank CD's
- empty CD cases
- lighter (for burning the ends of ribbon on pointe shoes, not for anything else!)
- iPod headphones
- deodorant
- leotards
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Shortage!
Monday, March 1, 2010
My Mermaid's Name Is...
As leaders, teachers, mentors, siblings, parents or authority, it’s easy to forget what a high standard we’re held to. Being trusted day in and day out with these students is a blessing, a ministry and a responsibility. This doesn’t mean we have to be perfect. Perfection is solely of the Lord; so there is grace in the midst of our mistakes. Having said that it’s important to behave above reproach when working with impressionable gifts such as children. A little girl’s mermaid/doll/cabbage patch kid/Barbie/plastic baby is one of her most prized possessions. “My little mermaid’s name is Miss Sehwa,” She whispered with immense joy and pride – her eyes sparkled. Forget about it being cute and flattering; the point is that it was a bold reminder of how important it is to be a trustworthy role model. Kids don’t miss a beat, and they take to heart the words we say and the things we do.
“Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.” (1 Corinthians 4:2)
I'm thankful to be trusted with all of my classes; as a choreographer, dancer, teacher and leader. I’m so excited about dance. I’m so excited about ministry. I’m so excited that, for me, they fall onto the same page.