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| Molly & Sam with some learners from their dance class |
Our dance class has been going so
well! Even though we haven't been able to go every week or cut it
short because of shootings, we can tell the kids are getting so much out
of it. We begin with Molly teaching technique and then I will teach them a
different dance each week. It always amazes me how well they're doing and how
fast they pick it up! They are so eager to learn more. Seeing
their eagerness makes me happy and feel accomplished because it was
one of our aims to give them a hobby and a skill to work at. When we got back
from excursion we were so impressed with this one girl who has been practicing
her technique so much!
When the shootings prevent
us from being able to go, it is such a reminder that this is their lives and
how hard it is for them to break the cycle. thats exactly why i appreciate so
much them coming to our dance class because we can see it in them
that they want better for their futures.
I know the kids at Christel House
would love our class too but it is hard to find the time to be able to do it!
We're still trying to work on that, but last week a few boys inspired me with
their hobbies. They took it upon themselves to present to their teachers and
principal on why they should have a "fun day" to celebrate their last
year before high school and had a huge and organized plan with a day including
sports, debates, fun lessons, etc. These boys are in 7th grade and included
debates about current issues in their fun day!!! (and they're the pretty
popular guys).
It amazes me how much having certain
hobbies and interests can keep these kids focused on their life goals.
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