Quinn’s final acting class was this week and we were invited to join in for the last 15 minutes of class for a little performance and to see what they’ve worked on during this session. It was SO fun. We have not been able to observe the class before so it was really great to see what Quinn has been up to! I took lots of video and Brent took lots of pictures (which I haven’t seen yet — will add later)… so if you aren’t a grandparent, this might be too much!
The “performance” started with a discussion of the “Actor’s Stance” that the students were all taught: focused attention, no talking or wiggling. The students demonstrated for us very well! But anytime the teacher would turn away, they’d get all wiggly and silly — but snap back to attention when he looked their way. It was super cute — this video catches just the end of it…
Quinn’s Dino Performance I from Joelle Yamada on Vimeo.
Next the students introduced their dinosaurs. Quinn’s is named Trona and he tells about him here…
Quinn’s Dino Performance II from Joelle Yamada on Vimeo.
Next it was time for the book. They had learned to act out a bedtime story, “How Dinosaurs Say Goodnight.” I took lots of video — but here’s just one from the performance…
Quinn’s Dino Performance III from Joelle Yamada on Vimeo.
After the book, they showed us the Dinosaur Hunts they went on each week. This might have been my favorite part because Quinn really gets into it and I love seeing him express himself so joyfully! (3 videos here)
This one begins with what Quinn would like to take in his backpack for the hunt…
Sorry about the sound on this one — I think I was covering the mic…
Quinn’s Dino Performance IV from Joelle Yamada on Vimeo.
Quinn’s Dino Performance V from Joelle Yamada on Vimeo.
Quinn’s Dino Performance VI from Joelle Yamada on Vimeo.
I’m so glad we chose to put Quinn in these classes. If possibly, I think his imaginative play at home has even increased (it was already pretty great) since taking this class. We are excited to start the new session next week!
Yeah Quinn! Great job, Buddy! We are so proud of you!