1st Skype meeting of the month
Yesterday morning we had a very enlightening discussion about four main subjects:
Multiple professional identities in dance, mental health and psychology for those who work in the dance field, flavor-technique and discipline inside the classroom.
The multiple professional identities in dance are the subject that I brought up. I was really amazed to see that some of the participants had the experience of transition from one identity to another (dancer to teacher). During the discussion, one said that being a dancer is "all abouĻ„ you", correcting your own body and learning; on the other hand, the teacher pays attention to others, does not receive any feedback and sometimes he/she maybe feel lonely through this reflective process of transfering knowledge to others. Concluding, being a dancer is a self-center identity while being a teacher is put into the center the others and what the other need.
From all the subjects that we analyzed yesterday,  the key is communication. Communication within dance settings underpines all previous subjects. This communication can be among dancers, between dancer and choreographer or teacher and students; it may also be communication within the individual, the inner thoughts of each one, talking to oneself, critically reflecting. For example, the key for keeping a classroom disciplined is the communication between the teacher and students. If there is good communication and mutual respect, it is more likely for the teacher to have a disciplined classroom. Communication and  exchanging ideas are the most important factors for the development of the human; through these we are able to identify various perspectives. Communicate our ideas to others can help us explain our experiences and feelings (psychology). This will help us create a holistic view on our experiences.

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  1. Ken's dancer6 December 2017 at 17:51

    Finding ways to accurately communicate specific ideas and thought processes was quite the topic in the second discussion with a bit of focus on being able to work with different technique levels without making any of the students feel inferior or bored. I feel good communication does impact this in a positive way but what is the definition of "a disciplined classroom?" This was part of our discussion at 5pm, how people interpret words and movement differently.

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    1. Elizabeth Lintz10 December 2017 at 04:34

      Thank you Ken for your comment. Indeed communication plays a significant role in the classroom settings as well as between teacher-children relationship. Discipline was one of the subject that we discussed back on Sunday. For me, discipline inside the classroom is to ensure that a routine is maintained and the rules of the school are enforced in a safe learning environment. I believe this is achieved through communication with the students -in terms of conversation and dialogue -in order to understand the students' needs and ideas.

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  2. juliemapp.blogspot.com4 March 2018 at 08:48

    I enjoyed reading your blog Elissavet. I really agree with your thoughts on communication. I believe that creating a safe environment for the students to learn is key. They need to know that the studio is safe place to experiment with pushing the boundaries of their technique without being judged. This can only really be brought about by communicating your thoughts/ideas/goals etc for the class which in turn allows the students to feel confident in their demonstration.
    The environment of the studio is paramount to the success and outcomes of each class.

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