Parent Teacher Magazine Union County Public Schools May 2014 | Page 18

BHESA students learn special break dancing routines
Thirty students from grades Kindergarten to fifth timidly entered
the dance studio at Benton Heights Elementary School of the Arts to
take part in a special break dancing workshop led by Jonathan Alsop
from Charlotte.
His gentle manner and patience set a positive tone for learning
while his passion for breakdance inspired the students to have fun
and do their best.
After a warm up, students began learning and practicing basic
moves that included top rock, down rock and a baby freeze. Students
were led in a short choreographed piece that incorporated their new
moves, emphasizing rhythm and attitude.
The excitement of the students was electric. Several of the boys
were eager to show off their back flips, spins and round-offs.
Jonathan had many nuggets of advice to share with students such
as taking care of their bodies, using protective gear while training
and getting rest during all workouts.
After the workshop, students were heard saying such things as,
“That was cool!” and “Awesome!”
One fourth-grade girl commented, “The baby freeze was
challenging, but I feel I did well. It was fantastic!”
Jonathan was amazed at how many of the students were girls
(half). “That’s unusual in the breaking world,” he said.
We were sorry to see the time over and students wanted to know
if this was going to happen each Tuesday. Although we can’t bring
Jonathan each week, we are hoping he returns again real soon.
Benton Height Elementary School of the Arts students are led in a
short choreographed dance by Jonathan Alsop from Charlotte.

Written by: Christina Lohry, Benton Heights Dance Teacher

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