Ms. Rockwell with one of her NHB students showing off her Alvin Ailey project,
which she completed as part of beginning contemporary class. Excellent work!
Showing posts with label Dance is Everywhere. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dance is Everywhere. Show all posts
Monday, November 14, 2016
Dance is Everywhere: Snigtha
Gymnastics is not "dance" per se, but Daedream does incorporate gymnastics into our performances. Castmember Snigtha, now in her 3rd year, recently visited the Kellogg's Tour of Gymnastics. Here are some highlights.
Snigtha enjoying Kellogg's Tour of Gymnastics Champions at Webster Bank Arena!
Friday, February 5, 2016
News: Guests at the Mauro-Sheridan Showcase
Torey Robinson and Deandre Ward repaid the favor when appearing in the showcase of Des'Tahnee (and other 8th grade Daedream members) today at Mauro-Sheridan.
Des'Tahnee was the captain and co-director of the Showcase for the second marking period. She worked very hard to make a smooth and entertaining program, featuring parodies of songs tailored to fit the subject areas of study for the current 8th graders.
Des'Tahnee was hopeful but uncertain that the mentors would be able to participate, but it all worked out. Torey is currently employed at Mauro-Sheridan as a pre-k paraprofessional, and was granted the time to appear. Deandre was fortunate enough to take just enough time off to be there for her project. Serenity, another of the Daedream Mentor hopefuls, was the star of the "Mashies," playing "Stevana Garvey" who was the host. Her comments about the mentors' attendance: "I loved having them come to the showcase. They really hyped up the show and it made it even better than it was. It makes me happy that they care so much about us and making us happy."
Many of the other 8th grade Daedream Members participated, including: Umarr, JeVaughn, Julian, Tiyana, Autumn, Serenity, Terry, Tytianie, Ericka, Coree, Dandre, Shaun, and Des'Tahnee herself, who performed, wrote, and choreographed much of the presentation.
Both Torey and Deandre were happy to help after last week when Des'Tahnee took time out of her schedule to participate in the Capstone Performance at Co-op. Des'Tahnee helped fellow castmate Neidelyn Torres restructure her piece after the senior dislocated her shoulder.
As for the showcase, Des'Tahnee comments on a job well-done? "Taking on being the director for most parts of the showcase this marking period had its time to shine and its shady times. All your hard work shows in the end. It's not the game you play, it's how you play it. The stressfulness of everybody counting on your and the thought of all the bad things that can happen can weigh you down. You have to look at it in a different light, keep everything positive. But a job like this is easy, working with people you've come to love as a family; the people that can help you knock out problems with no trouble. Taking on the director spot was a challenge, but at the end, I can look back and say, 'Wow, I did that.' I'm enlightened to see that I am able to do whatever I put my mind to."
Of course, we're sure Ms. Francis is reading this saying, "Welcome to my world!!"
Des'Tahnee was the captain and co-director of the Showcase for the second marking period. She worked very hard to make a smooth and entertaining program, featuring parodies of songs tailored to fit the subject areas of study for the current 8th graders.
Des'Tahnee was hopeful but uncertain that the mentors would be able to participate, but it all worked out. Torey is currently employed at Mauro-Sheridan as a pre-k paraprofessional, and was granted the time to appear. Deandre was fortunate enough to take just enough time off to be there for her project. Serenity, another of the Daedream Mentor hopefuls, was the star of the "Mashies," playing "Stevana Garvey" who was the host. Her comments about the mentors' attendance: "I loved having them come to the showcase. They really hyped up the show and it made it even better than it was. It makes me happy that they care so much about us and making us happy."
Many of the other 8th grade Daedream Members participated, including: Umarr, JeVaughn, Julian, Tiyana, Autumn, Serenity, Terry, Tytianie, Ericka, Coree, Dandre, Shaun, and Des'Tahnee herself, who performed, wrote, and choreographed much of the presentation.
Both Torey and Deandre were happy to help after last week when Des'Tahnee took time out of her schedule to participate in the Capstone Performance at Co-op. Des'Tahnee helped fellow castmate Neidelyn Torres restructure her piece after the senior dislocated her shoulder.
As for the showcase, Des'Tahnee comments on a job well-done? "Taking on being the director for most parts of the showcase this marking period had its time to shine and its shady times. All your hard work shows in the end. It's not the game you play, it's how you play it. The stressfulness of everybody counting on your and the thought of all the bad things that can happen can weigh you down. You have to look at it in a different light, keep everything positive. But a job like this is easy, working with people you've come to love as a family; the people that can help you knock out problems with no trouble. Taking on the director spot was a challenge, but at the end, I can look back and say, 'Wow, I did that.' I'm enlightened to see that I am able to do whatever I put my mind to."
Of course, we're sure Ms. Francis is reading this saying, "Welcome to my world!!"
Monday, February 1, 2016
CAPSTONE 2016: Neidelyn Torres
Another of our capstone features is here! Neidelyn Torres, Co-op Class of 2016, conceptualized "Life is Worth Living" for the capstone event.It starred Torey Robinson, MASH 8th Grader Des'Tahnee Manick-Highsmith and MASH 6th grader, Aissatou Diallo.
Aissatou also was part of the choreography team for both Neidelyn and Deandre's pieces!
Here are a few stills from this project.
Check out You Tube soon for the live video.
CAPSTONE 2016: Deandre Ward
These photos are stills from the capstone project, "Time Heals All Wounds" of Deandre Ward.
Also starring in his capstone were Torey Robinson and Kevin Kelly, both co-directors and head choreographers for the Daedream Program.
The event took place on Thursday, January 28th at Cooperative Arts High School.
The team of young men are no strangers to working together toward a common goal. Each year, they assist in crafting a full-scale musical production starring Mauro-Sheridan's arts-loving youth, grades K-8.
Enjoy these photos, and check out our blog and our You Tube Channel to see the live action!
Also starring in his capstone were Torey Robinson and Kevin Kelly, both co-directors and head choreographers for the Daedream Program.The event took place on Thursday, January 28th at Cooperative Arts High School.
The team of young men are no strangers to working together toward a common goal. Each year, they assist in crafting a full-scale musical production starring Mauro-Sheridan's arts-loving youth, grades K-8.
Enjoy these photos, and check out our blog and our You Tube Channel to see the live action!
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Open House, 2015
Last night at Open House, the choreo team performed "I Have a Dream," a piece created less than a month ago specifically for the event.
Involved in this first performance of 2015-2016 were Co-Directors Torey Robinson and Kevin Kelly; mentors Cheyenne, Shayna, Ronald, Deandre, Radcliffe, and Marlon (Evelyn and Luis on technology, recruitment and support); mentors in training Rayania and Brianna; and choreography team members and upcoming mentors Des'tahnee, JeVaughn and Aissatou.
Many thanks to Mrs. K for allowing Daedream to be part of Open House again this year.
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| Cheyenne, Kevin and Torey address the parents at Open House on Sept. 29, 2015 |
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| Daedream Choreo Team performing at Open House |
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| New Staff shirts on fleek! (meaning: New Staff shirts look great!) |
Saturday, February 21, 2015
Dance is EVERYWHERE!
Every time we can, we'll share photos of our members dancing outside of the program!
Here's CHARLIE in HAWAII, doing the HULA!
Submit all member dance photos to Ms. Francis for inclusion in our blog!
See you Tuesday!
Here's CHARLIE in HAWAII, doing the HULA!
Submit all member dance photos to Ms. Francis for inclusion in our blog!
See you Tuesday!
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