So, my last several posts have been heart wrenching and difficult to write. Today's post is more fun and gives me reason to believe that all is not lost in the cultural war for our youth. (Good lord, when did I become so old??? That is, I am afraid, another post.)
The back story: I asked my fifth grade class to bring in recommendations of music that they like, that they would want to dance to. I teach them classical ballet, but am always looking for ways to make it more relevant to their lives. I want them to be engaged and excited about it.
The partial list:
The Beatles
The Doors
ACDC
Guns and Roses
Pat Benetar
Nirvana
Paramour
The Ramones
The Dead Kennedys
Kiss
Led Zeppelin
Bob Marley
Janis Joplin
Green Day
John Lennon
Kool and the Gang
Arrowsmith
Queen
Leonard Skinner (I Know A Little)
Selena
The Stokes
I have to say, I find this list (and there is more, just didn't want to bore you...) kind of refreshing. There were some Disney pop stars on it too; Lady Gaga made an appearance as well, but no Miley or Britney or ...well, you get it. There is hope for the youth of America. At least as far as music goes.
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