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with Christopher Sblendorio
Adolescents in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades can become quite sedentary, but our folk traditions offer ways to keep them moving in the classrooms of the upper grades. We will learn how to use dance, object manipulation (juggling), and rhythmical exercises for concentration. Contra dances, both old English and New England, promote grace and social hygiene. Morris, garland, and sword dances lend themselves to performance at festivals. Circus arts cultivate agility, a quick mind, and careful observation, and concentration exercises engage the whole body in rhythmical movement. We will also learn the folk drama of mummers’ plays.
If you have had enough of sitting in meetings, join us for this lively, social swing into movement. From time to time we will sit, however, to take notes and discuss what we have learned, as well as take a breather.
The famous, or infamous, “circle” of the early grades need not come to an end. Here is a lifetime of movement with endless possibilities that can appeal also to adolescents.
Bring along an instrument, if you wish. There will be music! There will be dance!
Christopher Sblendorio, a Waldorf educator for 30 years, is teaching his fourth class at the Great Barrington Rudolf Steiner School. He is also a dancer, a dance caller, a musician, and a serious clown. Christopher will bring along his accordion and other instruments to offer us all an unforgettable evening of summer dancing!
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