DRAMA
Drama class is taught by Mr. Demasi and Ms. Ballester, academic teachers at PS/IS 384. With a background of participation in many high school theatre productions , these teachers hold one goal for this class: This class aims to give students the opportunity to express themselves in a group and perform with confidence in front of their peers.
This class gives the participants an opportunity to pursue various paths of performance before an audience, some of which are monologues, poetry, and self- created lyrics to songs.
Each week the students select the type of performance they would like to present. They use the following days to prepare and are ready to perform on Friday afternoon.
The class is student driven and enables them to participate in various means of self-expression such as: ice-breakers, vocal exercises, improv, stage direction, script analysis, and phrasing and tone
BOOT CAMP
In boot camp, we learn discipline with Mr. B. It is manditory for everyone to go to boot camp. We do exercises such as; push ups, jumping jacks, laps, pucnches, mountain climbers, etc...
BALLET
Ballet class is taught by Talara Ruth , professional dancer and the mother of six sons who are dancers. Mother and sons continue their professional performances together
When working with mostly 6th graders at PS/IS 384, Talara Ruth instructs them in acrobatics, stretching, yoga, and basic ballet steps. The students are busy practicing in anticipation of at least one performance before the school audience.
STEP
Step is a type of dance that has its origin in African music and is characterized by precision and coordinated rhythmic movement. Malcolm Holiday who performs with a professional dance company teaches this class to students in grades 6-8.
BASKETBALL
In basketball, the students do drills. They are currently learning how to play defense with Cece.
CROCHET
Crochet is taught by Talara Ruth before ballet.