For my project, I decided to gather a group of youth and teach them 4 different styles of dance. The age of the group was ranged from ages 6 to 17. After teaching them the 4 styles of dance I put together a dance showcase for them.  Every Tuesday for about 10 weeks I hosted dance practices at a local recreation center in my neighborhood. The practices were for about 1 hour and a half.

During the practices, I taught choreography, reviewed old choreography, and assigned dance spots. Some weeks were harder than others when everyone did not come to practices or when people were constantly late. While teaching choreography I was still working with my mentor to put together songs, and to become a better dance teacher.

The final product was a strong turnout. I hosted a “Youth Matters Spring Dance Showcase” at the Venice Island Performance Theatre from 6-8pm. We had a nice audience who was supportive, all of the students remembered their dances, and everyone performed well. The hardest thing would probably be teaching children younger than me because you have to have a lot of patience. Younger students sometimes don’t focus as much or sometimes they forget the moves however I was patient with the little ones and they worked hard.

I learned how to have patience when teaching in general because you have to understand everyone doesn’t catch on as fast as others. I learned how to be a better choreographer by breaking down dance moves step by step and showing examples of what I was looking for.

Annotated Bibliography

Marks, Andrea. “David Howard's 15 Top Tips for Teachers.” Dance Teacher, 4 May 2017, www.dance-teacher.com/david-howards-15-top-tips-for-teachers-2392417451.html.

Using this website I was able to get some tips on teaching dance. I have been dancing for a long time, however, I never taught people on my own before so all tips are useful. The tips provided in this link are from David Howard. David Howard is a professional English ballet dancer. David also taught at 2 dance companies in New York. I used his tips in my teaching. For example one of his tips is to watch other people teach so anytime my dance teacher is teaching I take mental notes on her techniques. All 15 of his tips made me a better choreographer.

Irvine, Sarah . “Resource Paper: Dance Fitness.” Resource Paper: Dance Fitness - International Association for Dance Medicine & Science, 2011, www.iadms.org/?303.

Using this website I was able to look at dance from a different perspective. I normally only think of dance as something fun and something to keep people busy. However, dance can be looked at as physical fitness. People who don't workout much can turn to dancing to lose weight or to stay physically fit. When I noticed that dance can be used as physical fitness I was able to get more people to participate in my dance sessions. This helped me figure out what different styles I wanted to teach. I was also able to learn from this source what different types of fitness I use in teaching my students.

“8 Amazing Hip Hop Dance Choreographers.” URBANTABLOID.COM, 20 Nov. 2014, www.urbantabloid.com/8-amazing-hip-hop-dance-choreographers/.

This website presented me with eight hip-hop dance choreographers. When teaching people a style of dance you will always need multiple different sources and people to look at. Every dance choreographer may have a different dance style or way of organization but they will always help a less experienced teacher figure out how to be a teacher. I did not hear of all the choreographers on this website and it was more interesting for me to read about them and learn about their style. It allowed me a chance to look at hip-hop from different perspectives and I was able to take at least one tip or opinion from each choreographer.

Jimison, Robert. “5 reasons why dancing is good for your health.” CNN, Cable News Network, 19 Oct. 2017, www.cnn.com/2017/06/08/health/health-benefits-of-dancing/index.html.

This website was a strong source. I argue that this was a strong source because it was persuasive and made some good comments about dance and fitness tying together. When people think of dance they don't think of fitness but it's true that dance is another way to lose weight or stay in the right weight range. I used this source to inform my students on how them dancing in my dance sessions helped them stay fit and how it helped benefit their young bodies. The website actually inspired me to combine fitness and dance more. I also created fitness packets for my students using this information.

“A Guide To Choreographing A Dance.” YouTube, 19 Jan. 2012, youtu.be/6HLQiwvbKno.

Using this video I was taught step by step ways to choreograph a dance. The tips were very helpful and useful. It helped me to create a stronger foundation for my teaching, it helped me brainstorm new ideas and showed me how to be a better listener. Teaching dance comes with more than just you talking and sometimes it's good to listen to people's thoughts and opinions on choreography. Someone else might have a good idea or twist on how to make the dance better so you should be open to others thoughts sometimes. One thing I also took from the video was using creativity. Creativity is important in all choreography because you always want to be original.

“How to Dance to Hip-Hop Music | Beginner Dancing.” YouTube, 2 July 2013, youtu.be/Qx3TkFFQayI.

Using this video I was able to hear some tips from both dance fitness experts and professional dancers. I think hearing things from both helped me better understand how both of these topics connect and helped me expand my knowledge within this field. The video did not tell me tips for teaching instead it was just teachers teaching beginners how to dance to hip-hop and how to develop skills. However it was still helpful because even if the source enplaning how to teach you can learn from seeing others teach to other people. One thing I took from this video was to be very descriptive when teaching someone because you want to be sure that they understand everything you are trying to say or teach.

“Hip Hop Teacher information for the complete beginner.” DanceClass.com, www.danceclass.com/hip-hop-teacher.html.

This website was helpful because it was directed to hip hop teachers in specific. Other websites and videos I looked at was dance in general, however, this was a more specific source. Things that stuck out to me within this article was positive reinforcement and energy. These two things stuck out to me the most because I have heard this from my pass dance teachers multiple times. I will use positive reinforcement to make sure my students are redirected positively and are able to understand what should be happening instead. I will use energy by always keeping energy positive if energy is positive anything is possible and everyone is all aboard to try new things.

Warta, Tamara. “Hip Hop Dance Choreographers.” LoveToKnow, LoveToKnow Corp, dance.lovetoknow.com/Hip_Hop_Dance_Choreographers.

This website was helpful for me because it gave me some information on multiple dance choreographers who are often brought up. Each of these choreographers was from different parts of the world and were of different racial backgrounds. The website also includes popular dance moves that I am familiar with. This source helped me choose some unique dance moves, and some different techniques I could incorporate into my dance pieces. One choreographer who stood out to me the most was Charles Klapow. I am familiar with a lot of his work and I know he is a very original creative dance choreographer.

“How to Teach Hip Hop Dance to Kids : Hip Hop Dance Choreography Demo for Kids.” YouTube, 1 Oct. 2008, youtu.be/qKL1ppbBDm4.

Using this video I was able to learn a lot of helpful tips. Even though the dance teacher did not state actual points I will able to pick up on some of her teaching tools. One tool she used was using eight counts out loud. It's important to count out loud so that the students can hear and know which step goes on what count. When teaching choreography you use counts to keep everyone on the same page throughout each dance. That's why when I taught different dances to my students I used eight counts and even when the music was turned on I still counted out loud until the students could dance without the count.

Rajakumar, Mohanalakshmi. Hip hop dance. Greenwood, 2012.

Using this book I was able to get some key points about hip-hop which were very useful. Before you teach something you should always know the history behind it. This book talks about hip-hop before the time I was born allowing me to learn information on the topic. One thing from the text that will stick with me is that self-expression, earning respect, and originality were key elements of hip-hop culture."This quote will stick with me because it helped me realize that I have to be both creative and show expression within my choreography considering hip-hop dance genre is so symbolic.

Jaszmine Randle

April 3, 2018

Artist Statement

During this quarter I worked on my capstone a lot in this class however I was able to learn a lot of new techniques. I learned to master working with watercolor, I learned how to be more creative and unique by creating an abstract piece. All the work I created was something outside of my comfort zone. I wanted to try something new for once and challenge myself even more than last quarter. This quarter what I took from art was time management and of course hard work these two things kept me focused all quarter. You need good time management because that's the only way you can meet deadlines. All my studio time was properly spent and invested all of my projects met there deadlines. You have to invest in good work in order to get a good outcome if you don’t work hard your final product won’t be as strong as it could've been. My goal for quarter four is to end strong and reflect properly. I would like to take all corrections from my three previous quarters and use it in my future. Even if you don’t take art in the future you can still use the skills, and techniques taught from the course. I want people to take my motivation and dedication from my artwork because everything I submitted I took time and hard work to complete them.

As I walked into quarter two I was more aware of the expectations of the class and I was able to excel my projects better this quarter. Throughout the time consuming projects we received I did struggle to work with some things however I was able to work through things each time and each  struggle made things easier for my next project. I learned how to have better time management and how to have more respect for my own artwork.

I have learned how to master time management by finishing all my projects on time and still being able to work on other homework assignments or class assignments I was behind in. If you don't have good time management you won't be successful in a independent class like art because you'll never be aware of how to use valuable in class time. I have also mastered to be very patient. Before I would get angry because some classmates finished before me but I noticed that good hard work takes time and I should be mindful of it.

I learned new color pencil techniques and shading techniques through this quarter as well. I enjoyed learning new techniques because it challenged me more to finish my projects. Even when I wanted to give up I didn't and I remained finishing strong.

Throughout this first quarter of senior year I have worked on four time consuming projects. I have painted a ceiling tile, designed a fall wall hanging, created a self portrait of myself, and I have designed a fruit/vegetable watercolor painting. I have struggled but still was able to accomplish each project each time learning new tactics.

I have learned how to go further with my art. Detail is important and it’s an essential in most art pieces. With detail I have gone further by adding shadows, lighting and different textures on each of my artwork pieces. At first I was struggling to do these things but with a little help and some extra practice I was able to pick up on the skill and be successful with it.

I also learned how important “patience” is. Patience is so important because you need a lot of it when you are completing any art work. You need patience because everything takes time and if you don’t take your time you will never have a good final product. Once I learned the key to patience my artwork began to look much better.

During our pieces I used color pencils, water color, water color paper, and paint. All of these materials were used when creating my projects. Each project I used different materials some that I worked with before others new. I had fun with new materials because it is new and I like trying new things sometimes.

My favorite artwork piece would have to be my self portrait. At first I didn’t like this project but as I sat and thought about it I have began to like it more and more. I like the project because it took me the most time and I helped me with discipline. When you take your time it makes the artwork look even better and it shows discipline because it shows that you had the focus and patience to complete the project. If I were to do this project again I would probably add even more lights and darks than I already used. I would also find a picture of myself involving more detail then the picture i had used.

Introduction:

My goals for my paper was to include 3 or more quotes to support my argument, to go over the minimum word count and to persuade my reader to agree with my argument. I also wanted to ensure that I sharpened some of my grammar errors and I even tried something new by using descriptive scenes to start of my essay. I worked on my essay a lot, I did a lot of deleting, editing and revising before I got a finished product. If I was to do this essay again I would write a lot more so when it comes to deleting I would not have as much to read and I would also get more peer edits. Overall I am proud of myself and my essay. I worked hard on it and gave it my best.

Stop The Criminalization

He walks down the street with all black on. Black hoodie, black jeans, black sneakers and don’t forget he’s black. Stopped by the police, quickly patted down and thrown in the police car. They didn’t find anything on him but as the police said: “He fits the description.”He fitted the description of some crime. The cops aren’t sure about what crime he “committed” but they are sure it is something.

This scene presented above is so common considering it’s one of the everyday norms African Americans face mostly males. For a long time, things have been this way back since racism. Racism has impacted the way things ended up occurring in today life. So many African Americans face the same troubles and worries considering this is such a norm and they often have to think how can I dress, talk or act so that I don’t get pulled over or attacked by police authorities.

We as a community and a society have criminalized everyday social interactions from our African American males. We have allowed our males to think that they will be punished for being themselves. Allowing them to second think their outfits, what neighborhood to be in and what to say considering they could be accused of something illegal based on stereotypes and accusations of their race.

Violence in the society has only gotten worse throughout the years considering the situations we have been facing. Your race, your gender, and your clothing can determine so much to a police officer nowadays. Walking down the street and you fit the description of a suspect. But it’s the same one suspect a black male and anyone can fit this description. The community is endangered and it's sad that enough people aren’t informed.

Statistics imply that “ 6.66 Black, 3.23 Hispanic/Latino, 2.9 White and 1.17 Asian/ Pacific Islander.” Of all the different races, the African Americans have the highest percentage of deaths due to police brutality. Statistics like this have allowed the males in our community fear for their race considering their race is the most endangered. Endangered considering huge populations of their own race have been getting killed and it's nothing they could do about it. The only thing they can do is worry and hope that they won't be next.

“Seeing so many black men killed by police and having negative experiences with law enforcement have made him less empathetic to the police.” African American males can not even feel comfortable or trust police enforcement considering they have often been accused and attacked just because of their race. “I’ve had a gun in my face from a police officer before,” he said. “I didn’t feel it was warranted, but he (the officer) did. I’ve been pulled over for a tail light that wasn’t out.” when you are being accused of something for no reason you have to stop and rethink everything action to ensure your safety.

You have to think should I turn here? Should I wear all black? Should I wear a hoodie? And I think this something that should not be a norm in today’s society. We have allowed black men to believe that everything they do, wear or say is a crime and that their race is automatically a target.

One resolution would be to work harder on fighting towards police brutality. If more people stood up and spoke out on situations there would be justice and statistics wouldn’t be as high. Another solution would be rebelling against things and being yourself. Don’t allow police brutality or your race stop any of your social interactions. If you like who you remain yourself.

“Along with racial profiling and other legal harassment, like stop-and-frisk, being pushed through a window by police has apparently become a new reality for brown-skinned kids. Yet how is such aggression and violence justified by law enforcement, and are these incidents to be imagined as mere coincidence” although this is considered a “reality” it should stop occurring.African American males should be able to love themselves and should never feel like anything they do, wear or say is considered a crime.  Stop the criminalization and start to love the African American males in our community for who they really are.

Hola, nosotros somos Sydney , Jaszmine, y Kim. Somos estudiantes de Science Leadership Academy en 22 y Arch. Science Leadership Academy es en el centro de la ciudad en Filadelfia !Qué chévere!. Está cerca de 7/11, El Cafe Arch, Starbucks, Au Bon Pain, Liberty Place, y mucho más. Science Leadership Academy es creativo, brillante, y divertido. Hay cinco pisos, 500 estudiantes, y no tenemos un gimnasio, ¡Qué lástima!. Tenemos computadoras, y visitamos TFI. Ofrecemos disco ultimate, fútbol, debate, baloncesto, pista, y poesía.Participó en baloncesto.

!Nos encanta las clases! Las clases son In, Algebra, Bioquimica,  historia, y Espanol. Nuestra favorito clase es Inglés! Inglés es divertida, interesante, y comico. En Inglés clase nosotros leemos muchos libros y  trabajamos muy duro y hacer  proyectos. La profesor es Senor. Kay. Señor Kay es muy comico, habladora, tranquila, y compassionate. Mi tambien gusta Bioquímica. Bioquímica es siempre interesante, fascina, divertida, y factual. En Bioquímica, nosotros hacer divertida experimentos, observaciones, y proyectos.  La profesora es Señorita Dunda. Señorita Dunda es divertida, tranquila, y cómica. Otro clase nosotros tener es Algebra. Álgebra  es muy difícil, a veces interesante, y importante. En otros solve problemos, hacer cálculos  ,y hacer la proyectos.  Profesoras en Algebra Señora Thompson y Senora Francois. Señora Thompson es seria, cómica, y inteligente. Señora Francois es cómica (a veces) Es una broma, inteligente, seria (en serio?) No es una broma. Por último es Espanol! Nos encantas Espanol! ! Español es divertida, interesante, muy fascina, tranquila, es importante. En espanol nosotros aprendemos mucho espanol  leemos, colaboración, cantamos y bailamos. La profesora es Señorita Manuel. Ella es siempre divertida, cómica, chevere, y habladora.  Almuerzo es un poco como un clase. Almuerzo es loco, divertida, siempre interesante, y fascina.  Nosotros comemos, hablamos, cantamos, ser locamos (Es una broma!), y bailamos.ras o profesores en almuerzo! Cada clase requeridos mucho trabajar duro a para ser exito. En total, cada clase es divertida, y interesa.

Señor kay inglés es Nuestra favorito clase. Señor kay es bajo, trabajador y cómico. El señor kay la clase es fácil , chèvere, divertida y cómica .Materiales que necesitas es la computadora , y el libro, la hoja de papel y el lápiz. Para tener èxito tenemos que trabajar duro, tomar apuntes y prestar mucho atenciòn. En inglès la clase leemos ,y escribimos. En inglés clase tenemos que ser diligentes, y a veces seria. Estudiantes en Science Leadership Academy son diferente, inteligente, y talentoso el individuo. Estudiantes en Science Leadership Academy practicar deportes , donar , y el voluntario en la escuela.

La escuela Science Leadership Academy es to excelente la nosotras gusta el oppurtunidad. Lo que más nos gusta de SLA es a educación oppurtunidades, los deportes, y la libertad. Tres palabras a describir Sla es divertida, tranquila , y inteligente. Sla proveer clases inglés, arte, bioquímica, español, historia, teatro,álgebra ,  educación, almuerzo. Sla es divertida porque de los deportes ,la actividades , y diferente la oportunidades. bienvenido a SLA!

Jaszmine Randle Guiòn

Title

• ¨Pronombres de Jaszmine Randle¨

• ¨Waka Waka ¨ Shakira

Yo

• Mi nombre es Jaszmine Randle

• Tengo Catorce años

• Me encanta bailar y dormir

• No me gusta nada correr y dibujar

• Mi cumpleaños es el siete de julio

Ella

• Su nombre es Imani

• Ella es mi sobrina

• Ella gusta ver la película ¨congelado¨

• No le gusta nadar

• Su cumpleaños es el trece de enero

EL

• Su nombre es Michael

• el es mi abuelo

• Le gustaba ayudar a la necesaria

• Él está muerto

Ellas

• ellas color favorito es azul

• ellas Asisten a la escuela secundaria

Nosotras

• nosotras cumpleaños es el siete de julio

• nosotras signo del Zodiaco es cáncer

• nosotras Hablamos 2 idiomas

Fin

• ¨Las caderas no mienten¨ by Shakira

• Gracias por tu atención.

Jaszmine Randle

November 25,2014

Behind A Slide

The significance behind my slide is to prove against judgemental view points. Before children even can decide what they want to be in life they get categorized as the kid with the big head or the ugly child because of their appearances. You cant make a stereotype about a child that is unknown. You should not do that to a child since they are not known in the world yet. For example people judge ¨Blue Ivy¨ & ¨North West¨ because of their parents backgrounds & their appearances. No one even knows what they're going to be in life.

The way I designed my slide was using ¨MAKE TYPE BIG¨ I made sure that my text was big on my slide. I ¨MADE IT VISUAL¨ because I made sure that my quote was visual and I got my point across with a few words¨. Creating this slide helped me learn the different ways to create a billboard. A billboard can be as detailed as you want  or described in 3 words. Presentation is the key to a good billboard because however you look at the billboard unless its well designed you can't’ get your point across.