Can't say I've ever blogged before but I guess there's a first time for everything. Not only have I never blogged before but I'm also like the least artistic person EVER!!! At least in regards to visual arts. I can draw a pretty mean Ninja Turtle head (as odd and specialized as this skill is, it still confounds me that I never took the time and learned how to draw the rest of the Ninja Turtle. Why just the head?) but that's about the only artistic skill I have in my "bag o' tricks". Performing arts is more within my comfort zone. I love to play the guitar and sing (mostly country music) and I can read just enough music to get by, at least in a typical elementary classroom. I love drama, at least I love the idea of drama. I can't say that I ever took drama classes growing up but looking back I think it is something I would have had fun with. Dancing is probably where I'm least effective in performing arts, however I did take the time to learn how to do the "Gangnam Style" dance when that was all the rage ;o) And I can do a pretty effective sprinkler dance!
I'm not really sure what else to say right now. Does this qualify as a blog post, I wonder? The bottom line is (Stone Cold Steve Austin reference for all you wrestling fans out there) I have a long way to go in becoming an effective visual arts teacher but I have high hopes of learning some new skills in our Arts class at UNBC and also from my future students.
Cheers!
Definitely a blog post...however, I think we need to compare to see how exactly you do the sprinkler dance. I will consider this the exemplar and will wait for your video :)
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DeleteI agree. Certainly a blog post! Would you consider demonstrating the sprinkler dance in class? You can invite a partner or two, Chris - Jana-Rae might be the obvious candidate. It shows kids how to think about how things work in terms of body movements. (I remember seeing a ridiculous comedian do an immitation of bacon frying, maybe more drama than dance - I had never given much thought to what actually happens to the bacon as the pan gets hot but he made it memorable!) Also, what kind of music would work? It will be wonderful for you to share your love of music with this class and with your young students and I hope we also help you find ways to feel a little more confident about visual art!
ReplyDeleteUsing movement to show how things work is something we did in our drama 10 class. I remember a group of us being a microwave popping popcorn ("Can you smell what the Rock is..." microwaving). Also, Chris I really want to see your Ninja turtle art. I wonder, do you make subtle differences between Leonardo and Raphael faces, for example?
ReplyDeleteIts all about headband colour. They all look exactly the same if I draw them in black and white.
Deletehahahah my favourite is your title!!
ReplyDeleteRight?!! I was waiting for someone to pick up on that.
DeleteI had no idea there were so many components to the sprinkler dance!! And I'm with Willow--Chris and Jana-Rae I expect a demo tomorrow!
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