Molly learning and growing through interactions with others

So the past two weeks have been a mix of emotions for me but also probably my favorite part of the trip so far. Just today Sam and I started our dance class as a part of our activist project in Manenberg. I was really nervous going into this because everyone that we would explain our project to would say that Manenberg is too dangerous for us to be going to. However, I was very passionate about this project because I really wanted to make an impact on children's lives even if it was just giving them a fun activity for a few hours. After today I really see that I am doing that here. The shining faces and excitement on the kids faces when we walked through the door was reward enough. It was definitely tough to calm them down at first but once we got going I was so impressed with the way they handled themselves. We had an age range from two years old to twenty one years old which was so cool for us to have such a variety. I worked with a lot of the older kids on ballet technique while Sam did the more fun activities but at the end of the class when we handed out the shoes that were donated for the children it was really amazing seeing the look on their faces. I cannot wait to continue with this project and really look forward to seeing what more we can do for the kids. I am so grateful that I have this opportunity to work with them because not only are we trying to help them but they are helping me learn and grow and that is what I am looking for in Cape Town, to find out about myself and to grow as a person. I can't wait to have our recital at the end of the class and to be able to share our journey with others but I really do hope we get close with these kids, I already was asked to take about 10 pictures on the first day, and to be able to provide what they are looking for in this class.