Dance Activity - Grades Pre-K to 2nd

Create an Animal DanceYou and your child can create a dance that shows 3 animals moving through space.  Try the dance to your child's favorite song.   Draw pictures of the animals that you used in your dance.  Post the pictures at home or on your Facebook page to share with relatives and friends.

Beantown

I have always considered Boston to be a gem of history and culture.  As my hometown, the city is my family retreat, a place to restore and begin fresh.  My favorite nickname for Boston is “Beantown”.   I have seen this city weather (literally) many storms.  The tragedy at the Boston Marathon left me feeling dazed and dismayed.  My family and I have been praying for all those who were so negatively impacted by the senseless actions that have transpired this week.  I am deeply grateful to the law enforcement community for their heroic handling of these events.  I pray for Peace as the people of Boston begin to sing, dance, and cheer again… Inspiring!

Dance with Books in Boston

Dance Students in Dance with Books at the Trotter School and the Dance Complex are doing a great job creating letter shapes, exploring movements with scarves, and writing about Dance.  Thanks to the Parents, School Community, and Dance Complex Staff for their support.

Happy St. Patricks Day

Happy St. Patricks Day!  May the Luck of the Irish (and a Leprechaun or two) lead you to your pot of gold!

Ms. Shakur at Roxbury Center for Performing Arts

I am excited to be doing a workshop of my choreography at the Roxbury Center of Performing Arts in Boston, MA.   This is an opportunity for me to work with talented teens under the Artistic Direction of Andrea Herbert Major, my mentor.

Dance with Books in Cambridge, MA

“Dance with Books”

Are you looking for a fun afterschool activity for both your child and you?  Come to the “Dance with Books” classes taking place on Monday afternoons from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Dance Complex in Cambridge, MA.  Classes start Monday, March 4^th and continue through June 10^th.   Dance with Books gets kids and parents participating in dance, fitness, and literacy activities that include:  Dance Games and Improvisations, Dances from Different Countries and Books about Dance.  “Dance with Books” is designed for Ages 4 thru 12. Parents are welcome to participate.  The classes are taught by Sharon Shakur, MA, an expert in Dance Education.  Price is $10 per child per class. Great news!  When the Parent participates too, the fee is still just $10 which includes both Parent and Child.  Bonus!  Siblings in the same family pay only one $10 fee. For Information contact Ms. Shakur at (323) 570-6649; or on Facebook enter in the search box Academy of Dance and Choreography

The Dance Complex is located at 536 Mass Ave., Cambridge, MA 01239 close to the Red Line “Central Sq” T stop  Participants can wear school clothes or comfortable clothes.  No Street shoes in the Dance Studio. “Dance with Books” is a great way for kids and parents to get in shape, learn dances, and have fun!

Happy Valentines Day

On this day, remember to follow the path of peace and love. Take time to treat yourself and engage in your favorite activity. For me that means indulging in french fries, followed by choreographing a competition dance piece.  Enjoy your day!