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Pause the Pressure
Hey Beautiful Ladies,
So I know as you’re getting older the pressure of having a cute boyfriend is getting higher and higher. From the football captain to the cutie on the debate team, being in a relationship seems like one of the most important things in high school. Well, well, with new relationships sometimes comes with a ton of unexpected peer pressure that you might not be ready for. Check out what Phrenchkiss has to say about holding on to your standards and fighting peer pressure when it comes to relationships…
*Monday Motivation*
“I tell people I’m too stupid to know what’s impossible. I have ridiculously large dreams, and half the time they come true.” -Debi Thomas
“My skating is a very emotional thing that comes from the heart, never doing it for the medal.” – Debi Thomas
“It is great to be a part of the whole skating family, and it makes me feel ecstatic that my name will be among the greats of the sport. “-Debi Thomas
C.O.R.E Pledge
Good Morning Loves!
Check out our awesome C.O.R.E dancers as they state the C.O.R.E pledge…
C.O.R.E Dance Pledge
“I am a beautiful CREATION.
I will seize every OPPORTUNITY.
I will REACH for the stars.
I am EMPOWERED!”
Speak Out!
Good Morning Ladies!
An African American eighth grader from Rochester, NY was recently condemned by teachers and faculties due to her bold essay based off The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. In the essay the 13 year old compares slavery to today’s education system and how it relates to African American students. She expresses that Caucasian teachers do not bridge the gap when it comes to students of color and do not care if students actually comprehend the information given to them.
Jada states that nothing has really changed since slavery; “the same old discrimination still resides in the hearts of the white man.”
Jada states , “Start making these white teachers accountable for instructing you’ and challenged teachers to do their jobs.What merit is there? If teachers have knowledge and are ‘not willing to share because of the color of my skin?’
The young lady’s essay angered teachers and administrators at her school to the point they launched a campaign of harassment against the student. Even though many teachers disagreed wit the essay, the conservative Frederick Douglass Foundation presented her with a special award. They say that she was actually one of the few students who ‘actually demonstrates that she understood the autobiography.’
Check it out…
So Ladies! Do you feel as if her essay was true when it comes to the classroom?
Speak Out!
-C.O.R.E Fam
*Tuesday Tunes*
Good Morning Fly Girls!
Check out one of your fave group’s new single! Yep, you guessed it! It’s Mindless Behavior’s new video for their song “Hello.”
-C.O.R.E Fam
Behind C.O.R.E Dance
This past week, C.O.R.E Dance Academy was launch at Steve Sanders Academy in Cleveland, OH. A program that not only teaches young ladies dance techniques but also teaches them life lessons such as self-esteem and empowerment! Now since we introduced the program last week, we have to debut our wonderful and talented instructors as well. Mirica Stevens and LaQuatre Rhodes are the two talented instructors who not only have been dancing since birth but share a strong passion for helping our youth. These two amazing young women are not only the teachers in class but role models to the young ladies on a day to day basis!
TIme for you to meet LaQuatre Rhodes and Mricia Stevens!
LaQuatre Rhodes
How long have you been dancing?
LR:I have been dancing pretty much my entire life. I started when I was 5 years old.
MS:I first started dancing at the age of 10. I begged my mom to allow me to attend an after school program that offered ballet classes. There I met life long friends and discovered many of my unleashed and hidden talents. It came natural. From that age and on, I was always involved in dance classes- before school, in a performing arts school, and after school dance programs.
What first inspired you to express yourself through dance?
LR:I’m not really sure what first inspired me, it was as if I woke up one day and said “mommy I want to be a ballerina.” Since my mom was so supportive of any and every interest I expressed she signed me up immediately, and I’ve been in love with dance ever since. I guess it was just the gracefulness, poise, beauty, and giving emotions seen with every movement that made me fall in love with dancing.
MS:It was seeing a group of girls performing a tap routine on a sidewalk. It was three young girls dressed in shiny costumes tapping their hearts out. They appeared to be SO EXCITED to just perform and showcase all they had learn months prior in their dance class. It was then I knew I had to start class. It wanted to perform.
What are 3 life skills that you’ve learned through dance?
LR: Through dance I have learned discipline, endurance, and passion which are all essential qualities to being successful.
MS: Delayed gratification, creativity, and teamwork. I say delayed gratification because you have to keep reminding yourself to stay discipline to get to that end goal. That end goal could be a dance recital, college, or a doctorate. Dance teaches this skill. Secondly, Dance and creativity at times can be synonymous. Discovering new dance moves, incorporating ballet positions to fit that particular part of a song, or even sewing your own dance costumes all call for creativity. And thirdly, of course, it is teamwork. My opinion is that the best dance performances are not solos. Its a group effort that allows me to see the beauty of dancing.
Why is it important for young girls to tap into performing arts at a young age?
LR:Being involved with performing arts at a young age allows the development of expressiveness, creativity, and freedom to get caught up in the emotions of the heart which may not be feasible in other settings. It is the liberty of the performance arts that allows expression without limits and an avenue to channel any emotion or thoughts positively.
MS: Many young girls today are longing to be apart of something. It is important that whatever they get involved in is POSITIVE and meaningful. If children get involved in the performing arts at a young age it will truly bless the rest of their lives. I believe self- worth, self- discipline, and self-esteem can be cultivated through dance, drama, music, and visionary arts.
How has dance empowered you?
LR:Dance empowered me to be myself and to be confident in my abilities which inspired me to be focused, passionate, and steadfast in going after my life aspirations regardless of any obstacles along the way.
MS:I feel dance has equipped me with many life skills- creativity, discipline, tenacity, social, and communicative skills. Not to mention, dance has allowed me to have developed life long friendships with fellow dancers. Overall, dance has equipped me to open future doors that, before dance, I would have allowed to remain shut. Dance created a opportunity for me to reach empowerment.
Turn Down The Heat
So as girls, I know one thing we love about our hair is the versatility! From straight to curly, to either up or down, the possibilities are endless when it comes to different hairstyles. Even though we have tons of options when it comes to our hair it is important that constant heat is not part of our daily routine. It doesn’t matter if your hair is relaxed or natural, too much heat can cause serious breakage and can leave your hair quite unhealthy! So before you turn on that flat iron check out some very cute heat-free styles for both natural an relaxed hair!
Relaxed Hair
Natural Hair
*Tuesday Tunes*
Good Morning Beautiful People!
Check out fly artist Santigold’s new vid Disparate Youth!
