Happy New Year!

Third grade has had a blast celebrating the Chinese New Year for the past few weeks!    In class, we've been learning about the history and many of the traditions of this important holiday.  We've also been engaging in a variety of fun and exciting activities and events to help us ring in the new year!

Last week, third graders hosted the New York Chinese Cultural Center who performed dances and acrobatics for the Lower and Middle Schools at assembly.  Students were amazed at the strength, flexibility, and artistry of the 5 performers who did everything from fan dancing, to lion dancing, to martial arts.

Afterwards, we had the opportunity to participate in a special workshop to learn ribbon and fan dancing.  Third graders took to each type of dance with aplomb and skill and showed off their talents in new dances.   We learned about the proper techniques for holding our fans and ribbons and also several moves designed to look like dragons, butterflies, or water.   Take a look at our beautiful dances below!