Music and Dance |
Evidence shows that even the youngest of babies react positively and strongly to music, and we want our Scouts to have the opportunity to experience music at a young age. Our youngest Rising Star Scouts get the opportunity to play with musical instruments and have a good time. Youth love drums, flutes, cymbals, and more. Our Scouts get the opportunity play their own music and even create their own songs. Scouts also get the opportunity to enjoy freestyle dance. Kids bring the funk with them and we have all seen young children get caught up in a beat and dance. Youth build coordination, get physical exercise, and build appreciation of music through dance. As our Scouts get older, they may develop a talent for or liking of a particular instrument, or may become interested in a particular form of dance, such as ballet. Local music and dance teachers are contacted to mentor our Scouts as they progress in skill. The Scout researches and finds some choices of teachers who seem appropriate to them, and then contact the teachers one at a time to see if they are interested in being a mentor. Below is a basic script to follow when contacting a Mentor: Proper planning must be made prior to meeting with a Mentor or visiting a place. Proper planning includes making an appointment with the appropriate person.Making an appointment includes: generating the contact information for a selected individual by conducting research via the internet, telephone book, or personal referral. Be sure to ask your parents, teachers, Team Leaders, fellow scouts, and your friends for referrals. Get your parents’ permission before deciding on a Mentor or going to an appointment. Get parental permission regarding your appointment time and meeting place. Be certain your parents know the exact address of where you are going and the name of the person you are meeting with, your departure time, and your expected return time. Remember no Scout is permitted to enter the home or garage of anyone unless accompanied by their parent or guardian or are otherwise following the safety practices of Adventure Scouts USA. Contacting the selected individual:
Not everyone you speak with will have the time or desire to help you. If this happens, ask them if they can refer you to someone who can help you. If they are unable to refer you to someone, then ask your parents, teachers, Team Leaders, fellow scouts, and your friends for another referral. Keep trying until you are successful at finding a Mentor. Perseverance is a strength that will help you to successfully reach your goals. Never be discouraged when you encounter obstacles. Like the story of the rabbit and the turtle, it is not the fastest, but rather it is the one who sticks with it, who succeeds. Remember to:
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