Flashback Friday: July

7/25/2014

It's hard to believe that it is already the end of July! Kinderdance is making preparations for back to school, and cannot wait to start a new year!

Can you guess which rockin' Kinderdance instructor is highlighted in this month's Flashback Friday?

"I have no idea where any of those girls are, now!"

Best,

Miss Lee

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Shasta

7/29/2014 01:04:22 am

That would be me - Shasta Bridges. I probably don't need to tell you it was sometime in the 1980s - 1984 to be exact. It was my freshmen year in college and the 'Pure Gold Dancer's' - as we were called - was a group of dancers that performed at Basketball Games during half time at East Carolina University. I was a dance major and there were lots of jazz hands and big hair back then!

I reflect back on those days, the beginning of my dance career. While attending college I also taught dance for the continuing education department of ECU, so I was fortunate to have the beautiful balance of experience in both teaching and performing dance. I love them both. The differences are varied and the rewards vast but I can honestly say the most fulfilling work of my dance career is in teaching Kinderdance. The curriculum is brilliant and the attention paid to the developmental aspect of this physical application makes for the rewards in seeing the progress and success of your students occurring often and consistently. I just love it.

A shout out to all the children, parents, directors, teachers and Kinderdance communities worldwide for being a part of my dance journey and my life. Thank you. The girl in this photo had no idea that one day the love of dance would inspire her to chasse' into the lives of little ones - fostering a love of dance for them and continued to be inspired by dance through them. I am so very grateful for Kinderdance, our children and our families.

In ballet, at the end of the performance, traditionally the male dancer bows to the audience and the female dancer curtsies. This can be seen as a thank you to the audience but the bow originated a a gesture of respect - so in its truest sense when a dancer bows to the audience they are essentially saying - with their body - I thank you deeply and respectfully for allowing me to dance.

So… I curtsey for you now

But this is not my final bow of course…the new school year is before us …and much to do much to do!

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Shasta Bridges is a certified early childhood movement specialist and Founder/Director of Kinderdance Atlanta. With over 30 years teaching experience in all ages and genres, Ms. Shasta holds a special affinity for teaching to young children.
"It is that mind, body, sprit connection that dance brings to the student that inspires me daily. Dance training gives children tools for both release and discipline that will support them for the rest of their life.'

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