by Cary MARKIN | Dec 10, 2020 | Dance, Grade 1
Grade 1 has been studying rocks. All kinds of rocks. So we explored a really big rock, the moon. We watched videos of astronauts walking on the moon. Then we explored how to move heavy and how to move light. We even made little dances as if we were walking on the...
by Cary MARKIN | Dec 10, 2020 | Dance, Grade 2, Primary Visual Arts
We are learning about the weather in class. So we decided that we would all paint our favourite kind of weather. As you can tell by the video, lots of students had their minds on snow. But we also had a bit of rain, a tornado, and a storm on mars! To add to our...
by Cary MARKIN | Nov 22, 2020 | Dance, Grade 4
We have been learning and creating a dance based on the idea of superheroes. In their home room the students studies the traits that make a person a great role model. In dance class we have applied their learning to symbolic movements to express those same ideas....
by Cary MARKIN | Nov 19, 2020 | Dance, Grade 6
Our dance classes are busy creating choreography and digital art for a class dance video. Each week we build more of the video and we can’t wait to show it to you when it’s finished. All of the skills that we are learning are going to be a huge help for their...
by Cary MARKIN | Nov 19, 2020 | Dance, Grade 3
We have been choreographing dances in our class and I wanted to give you a sneak peak at our student pieces. In a few weeks the students will have completed their dances and we will create an awesome video for the school to see.
by Cary MARKIN | Nov 19, 2020 | Dance, Grade 5
We are exploring forces through movement. The students are choreographing dances that experiment with various levels and directions of force. Ms. Markin and the students are exploring and learning how to enjoy dance class while staying safe. Today marked a highlight...
