Lynwood Elementary Dances The Night Away

SACHEM, NY - From Sachem Central School District: Elegance and grace filled the gymnasium at Sachem High School East recently as Lynwood Elementary School fifth-grade students in the Sachem Central School District took part in the Dancing with the Lynwood Stars culminating performance as part of the Dancing Classrooms program.

In its ninth year at Lynwood, the 10-week Dancing Classrooms program teaches students eight ballroom dances, a line dance and a folk dance. As students worked through numerous dance classes, teamwork, respect, self-confidence and nonverbal communication were continuously emphasized by teaching artist Jessica Heins.

As a culmination to their study, the students performed the merengue, foxtrot, rumba, waltz, tango, swing and polka for a packed crowd of family and friends. Each dance was prefaced with a student-led demonstration showcasing the cadences for each step the students learned. In between the performances, students read essays reflecting on their dance experiences.

To conclude the fun-filled night, members of the audience were asked to join the students in a large group dance demonstration.

Photo courtesy of the Sachem Central School District