Friday, February 4, 2011

“Dancing with the Students” Teaches Grace and Manners

Green Elementary dancersStudents at Green Elementary Academics and Athletics Magnet School are discovering that there are more ways to get exercise than running and doing sit-ups. In Ms. Patterson’s Physical Education class (photo), students are receiving lessons in cotillion-style ballroom dance and etiquette.

Students are learning manners, respectful attitudes towards each other and how to approach each other politely to “ask for the dance” as they gracefully dip, spin and turn with style in the school’s Multiple Purpose Room (MPR).

The MPR also hosts a gymnastics and tumbling program, which uses professional gymnastics equipment that teaches balance, flexibility, focus and body strength. Want to learn more? The school is hosting tours on Mondays at 7:45 a.m. through Feb. 14. No need to sign up, just come as you are.

For more information, contact Principal Bruce Ferguson at (619) 460-5755.

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