Dance exams

Hello everyone again,

Well yesterday one of my dance schools were doing their dance exams including me as I was going in with little pre primary ballets - and I'll tell you, I was more nervous I would mess up than they were! 

Everyone was great, all came out smiling and saying how nice the examiner was. There was a few saying they messed up on certain things, but I'm sure it wasn't as bad as they say as these children are passionate about dance almost as much as I am!!

I do enjoy the exam days however, all the children look so nervous before hand, and it's up to me and the other teacher to relax them and reassure them they know what they are doing. And then the next emotion is relief when they finish and leave the room, and a sense of joy and achievement when they receive their results.... So I am looking forward to when they arrive :)

Steph xxx

Task 2a

Hello again,

So writing a journal. When I was younger I always wanted to keep a diary from jan 1st to December 31st but I could never seem to do it. Either I used to forget where I put the diary or got bored of writing exactly the same thing day after day! 

But this time it's different. I've been reading reader 2, and looking at all the different ways we can put across out feelings and thoughts on paper. And I am looking forward to showing you some excerpts :)

I just wanted to finish by showing you a photo of a thankyou card a student gave me yesterday - this justifies why I love and do this job :)

Steph xxx

TASK 1c - Youtube Video

PHEW!!!!!

THANK GOD THAT IS OVER!! I don't really enjoy talking on a video, as I start talking really fast and then stumble over my words. So this was my 8th attempt hope you all enjoy :)

Steph xxx

http://youtu.be/gUy8JEbQJUM

Task 1d - 2d Images

Hi again,

It's Friday! Horray!! I'm at home, fire blazing, glass of wine and a chocolate eclair! What could be better!

Anyway... lets get back to the matter in hand. 2d images. I always believe in the phrase 'A picture is worth a thousand words' as I have so many picture frames of collages of pictures that remind me of good, fun times with friends. They also could remind me of special times with family members, and they also help in regards to advertising - in regards to performers headshots, which in my case need updating all the time as I have a fascination in changing my hairstyle/colour all the time!

I do think it is a shame in this day and age that we have to be careful who we record/take pictures of, especially in regards to dance teachers. I would love to show you some of my dancers work, but now you have to have so many rules and procedures it is a shame. I used to participate in dance competitions, and my parents would have loved to record me to show family/friends, but unfortunately we had to have a fully qualified professional photographer in the theatre, and recording was strictly not allowed. But these rules are set in place for a reason, and they must stay.

So I have instagram, which probably everyone in the world has at the moment until something else slightly better comes out :). With Instagram you can edit pictures to your hearts content and post them on Facebook, Twitter or another social networking site. At the moment the majority of my Instagram is of cakes that I have made (another pastime I have) but I do have some pictures of the 2012 Olympics which I was so fortunate to participate in :) so I will post some of these up on here now for you to all have a look and comment if you wish. My instagram name - SJONES2810 :)

http://instagram.com/p/ORUoqxgYjB/

http://instagram.com/p/ORUoqxgYjB/

http://instagram.com/p/ORUoqxgYjB/

Steph xxx