Our school has an After School Program. We hire teachers from our own staff and from outside of the school to offer enrichments. One of the choices is Hip Hop. At the end of the program, we host a recital for the students that participate in this program. Their parents and families come to watch them perform. As I sat and watched the children dance in this year's presentation I enjoyed watching their parents and grandparents smile at them. I watched the children find their comfort in presenting in front of a group. For some this is easy, for some this is challenging, and everything in between. They did some of the moves, and they are young - so they are finding their rhythm and their balance as well as their comfort level! These are wonderful opportunities for children to have. As a Director who often speaks in front of crowds, I am reminded of my own experience as a child in ballet and in different shows. I was extremely shy and wanted to hide in the ba...
