Chani BAPP

I am currently getting consent forms for my participants ready to begin my inquiry.  I will observe them over the next 3 weeks in how they teach dance lessons as well as interviewing them on how they use their practice to overcome certain obstacles in a class so that the teaching environment is one of learning, safety and fun for anyone who chooses to join- no matter what social, mental or physical restrictions that might get in the way. I am not there to judge these participants on how they convey their practice I am merely seeing it from a different perspective than my own.  I expect because of the ages of my participants are between 30 and 70, certain ideas and practices may be very different to mine in my practice as I grew up in a very different and ever changing generation.  I am a teacher who believes dance is for everyone and no matter what restrictions are in place, I can adapt and be aware of them and improve my teaching to fit the many not the few. Whereas some...

As I start this final module I am more focused and relaxed in my practice. The current world pandemic and lockdown gave me time and breathing space to get more focused on my practice and where I want to take it next. I was able to move my teaching online as well as create a dance challenge of 55 days for the students I teach and their families to have some fun - just dancing . I had gotten so many positive reviews from it saying how it helped the children to have fun and put their minds to something enjoyable whilst the world was very negative. This also helped me through it too. I am now more determined than ever to not only complete this module but also bring this new focused me into my practice- that I hope I can use these new parts of me for many many years to come. Lets have ya Module 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!