Hello! As of 11/08: I'm a non-traditional student who wanted to teach art, until No Child Left Behind dashed that dream.
My educational goals are still malleable; as I encounter new fields of study, I am tailoring much of it to my ultimate goal: a mobile art program that utilizes digital technology to bring the development of creative intelligence and critical thinking to schools which have lost the funding/freedom for this vital aspect of student development. Rather than going the route of getting a degree in secondary education, I have decided to pursue Publishing as a major, as grant writing will be a key skill for attaining backing. After getting a degree in Publishing (with a focus on New Media) I will apply to grad school, and if I am still sane enough, I will head in the direction of a Phd. The plan: gain the skills needed to teach at the collegiate level. It's complicated. Questions? Ask!
Without a doubt, this young man stole the show! Brilliant dancing and a great sense of showmanship from a young man with talent and humor. Keep watching after they talk for a humorous continuation.
I don't watch TV...except for the months when So You Think You Can Dance airs. My brother was a dancer in NYC, so I've always had a deep appreciation for the skill and charisma it takes to be successful.
And gents, it's not just a show we ladies can enjoy. Much to his surprise, my love got *really* into the show. Likewise, my best friend (who is a dance instructor) was quite shocked when her rather uber-masculine boyfriend got hooked. He gets upset if she watches it without him. When we've gone to visit, he's shocked us all with statements like, "I think so-and-so's form was lacking," or "The performance was mediocre; something was just missing between them." The trend stretched even further, with my sister's husband, my niece's boyfriend, and the list could go on!
One warning...we all want to strangle Mary for her general obnoxiousness. It's too bad you can't selectivly shut off the sound for and subtitle one person on a show.
One of the most interesting aspects of the show, is the transformation of dancers who have limited or no experience in other forms, succeeding in unexpected ways.
OOops! Running out of time and I have to go to work! More video's to be added to this post later...
May 28, 2:34pm