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Ms. Megan Huff introduced the classes of
2015 and 2016
(5th and 6th grade) to ballroom dancing this
year with Ms. Rachel Payden, a Danceworks’
dance instructor. The students enjoyed it so
much that they asked to have extra practices
following after-school tutoring.
“HOPE's arts program exposes students to new
experiences that are designed to expand
their horizons and enrich their lives – like
ballroom dancing,” Ms. Huff said. “I’ve
enjoyed seeing my students blossom into
young ladies and gentleman as they learn the
social skills that are part of ballroom
dancing.”
After 12 weeks of lessons, the students
entered Danceworks’ Mad Hot Ballroom
competition for the first time, along with
934 students from Milwaukee’s private and
public schools. HOPE went home with 10
awards, including “Overall Ballroom
Champions,” proving once again that hard
work pays off.
“At HOPE, we believe that teaching and
learning should be exciting,” said Principal
Patrick Hurley. “Watching the students
respond to ballroom dancing has been
extremely rewarding.
“I got a call at 4 a.m. from one student the
day of the competition because she wanted to
remind us to give her a ride,” Mr. Hurley
said. “That’s the kind of passion we like to
see at HOPE, but next time I’ll ask students
not to call before 5 a.m.”
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