Re: OT - Mad About Ballroom

[Guest guest]

Hi,

The movie is called " Mad Hot Ballroom " and one of the schools that I am

working in this year competes with them. They were not in the movie, but 2 of

the dance teachers were. The kids are real NYC kids and the program is great.

I saw 2 of my new teacher's classes perform in December, and they were

awesome. One of the classes is a self contained special needs class grades

3-5.

They all participated and a wheel chair bound boy was the DJ. The teacher,

(one of mine) also danced with the kids.

It is a very inspiring program in NYC inner city schools to give the kids

some opportunities they may not otherwise have. It is a free program and the

director offers kids who want to continue free classes. The competition is in

February.

There is a sequel on the horizon and its going to be about the founder of

the program. Banderas is playing the lead- I cant wait for that!!!!!!!

[Guest guest]

Well, my 10 year old was reading my email as I sent it, and just after I clicked

" send " , I got the look. You know the one, it says how did I get stuck with such

a lame parent. Then the eyes rolled up and she said " Mom, you got the title

wrong, and you just watched it, jeez " . And she walked off shaking her head. I

am sure she is now looking for new parents somewhere!

Sharon H.

Mom to , (14, DS) and , (10)

South Carolina

Re: OT - Mad About Ballroom

Hi,

The movie is called " Mad Hot Ballroom " and one of the schools that I am

working in this year competes with them. They were not in the movie, but 2

of

the dance teachers were. The kids are real NYC kids and the program is

great.

I saw 2 of my new teacher's classes perform in December, and they were

awesome. One of the classes is a self contained special needs class grades

3-5.

They all participated and a wheel chair bound boy was the DJ. The teacher,

(one of mine) also danced with the kids.

It is a very inspiring program in NYC inner city schools to give the kids

some opportunities they may not otherwise have. It is a free program and the

director offers kids who want to continue free classes. The competition is

in

February.

There is a sequel on the horizon and its going to be about the founder of

the program. Banderas is playing the lead- I cant wait for

that!!!!!!!

[Guest guest]

Hi Sharon,

Just remember, the older she gets the smarter you get!!!!

Keep smiling

Jan

Mother of Trent 21yo, with DS from the LandDownUnder

Re: OT - Mad About Ballroom

Well, my 10 year old was reading my email as I sent it, and just after I

clicked " send " , I got the look. You know the one, it says how did I get

stuck with such a lame parent. Then the eyes rolled up and she said " Mom,

you got the title wrong, and you just watched it, jeez " . And she walked off

shaking her head. I am sure she is now looking for new parents somewhere!

Sharon H.

Mom to , (14, DS) and , (10)

South Carolina

Re: OT - Mad About Ballroom

Hi,

The movie is called " Mad Hot Ballroom " and one of the schools that I am

working in this year competes with them. They were not in the movie, but

2 of

the dance teachers were. The kids are real NYC kids and the program is

great.

I saw 2 of my new teacher's classes perform in December, and they were

awesome. One of the classes is a self contained special needs class

grades 3-5.

They all participated and a wheel chair bound boy was the DJ. The

teacher,

(one of mine) also danced with the kids.

It is a very inspiring program in NYC inner city schools to give the kids

some opportunities they may not otherwise have. It is a free program and

the

director offers kids who want to continue free classes. The competition

is in

February.

There is a sequel on the horizon and its going to be about the founder of

the program. Banderas is playing the lead- I cant wait for

that!!!!!!!