Dancers!! Today the amazing Debbie Allen is offering a FREE dance class LIVE on Instagram. Log in a little early in case those servers get overwhelmed.

Visit her page @therealdebbieallen for the class. Send us a picture or video of you to stagelightathome@gmail.com or tag us on social media @stagelightarts so we can see how you do!

And funny story… one time Ms. Alyssa auditioned for one of Debbie’s productions of Pinocchio. While Ms. Alyssa auditioned, Debbie Allen at an orange. That’s it. Just a funny memory she wanted to share with you!

For today’s creative project, let’s create a theatrical mask, either based on one of your favorite characters from a story, book or movie, or a character you invent! Follow the instructions below, and make sure to send us pictures of your final creation to stagelightathome@gmail.com or tag us on social media @stagelightarts.

1. Use found materials in the house. Get creative!

2. Try to make eye holes (they can be as small as a pea or as big as an eye). Find some string or elastic for wearing the mask if you can.

3. Use crayons, markers, stickers, craft supplies… whatever you can! Add as much detail as possible. Be creative. Have fun with it!

4. Now, don your mask, act out or improvise a scene, and take a bow! Don’t forget to send us pictures of your creation so we can see you progress during these Home Activities!

Traditions: Talchum (Korea) Kolam (Sri Lanka) Topeng (Indonesia) Lakhon Khol (Cambodia) Kohn (Thailand)

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Intermediate dancers, do NOT let yourself get lazy during all this time at home. We know it’s hard to stay motivated in times like these, but it’s really important that you put one foot in front of the other and KEEP MOVING.

Learn this fun jazz routine Ms. Katy put together. Send us your videos at stagelightathome@gmail.com or tag us on social media @stagelightarts so we can see your progress and share with your teachers.

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