Today I spent the day at Laban - It's a school for contemporary dance in South East London - I went for the ISTD congress '09, it's series of lectures and demonstrations and join in classes for dance teachers. It was wonderful. The building deserves a mention - it was a fantastic space - very open and airy but a compact building... the stair cases were like being in a seashell - it was very organic in the feel of it. So cleverly designed and such a great facility!
I attended a music lecture first off with a wonderful dance pianist - he has helped me see clearly now where I was really struggling to grasp the concepts - when you work week in week out with CD's to be suddenly presented with a pianist throws you.
Next was a pre-school ballet lecture that has left me totally inspired!
Followed after lunch by the White Lodge 5th years from the Royal Ballet who were just wonderful!!!
Finally we watched the Advanced 2 boys modern which was incredible - the teacher had 3 17/18 year lads who were amazing! All in all a wonderful day which has convinced me that I am doing the right thing by heading back to dance and teaching.
Very glad I went.
The only sour note was getting back to the car and finding the window stoved in. Never mind though - there was now't in the car to be pinched so the youth who did it had wasted his time and effort!!
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