by: Molly King
Mosaic students experience Lily Cai Chinese Dance Company at John Michael Kohler Arts Center
Footlights Performance
On Wednesday, February 18th Mosaic students had the opportunity to experience Lily Cai Chinese Dance Company at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center. Lily Cai melds ancient Chinese dance with modern dance technique.
At the Footlights performance, students observed ribbon dancing, court dances of the ancient dynasties, and contemporary dance fused with traditional Chinese movement. During the performance, students had the chance to try out basic ribbon dance techniques such as the "figure eight" and correct posture for arms and torsos. The photos display some of the students in action, exploring space and speed with ribbon play.
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Masters Class
Following the Footlights performance, Mosaic students were invited to stay and attend a Masters Class with the company. The class was focused on the technique of ribbon dancing. Students were introduced to techniques such as "figure eight", "swirling", and "fire windmill". Students were also taught proper posture, learning how to manipulate their abdominal muscles in order to propel energy into their limbs. They also discovered how to hold their arms correctly, in order to manipulate the ribbons with correct force. Once students developed enough skills, they were given opportunities of "improv", playing with the technique and adding in personal style. During a culminating "across the floor" activity, students performed their newly discovered technique and shared out for one another.
by: Kimberly Johnson
Mosaic hosts 4th annual The Étude Group Chess Tournament
Rows of tables lined with black and white squares, strategizing eyes create a productive kind of quiet on a Saturday afternoon at The Mosaic School. The fourth annual Étude Group Chess Tournament was held on February 14th, 2015 as part of the Wisconsin Scholastic Chess Federation.
by: Molly King
6th Street Dance, a creative outlet after school
6th Street Dance started from a vision Molly King had to create space for adult community members to collaboratively make dance. 6th Street Dance has performed at various Sheboygan events, such as Earth Fest and Youth Art Month at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center. Now, 6th Street Dance is continuing to meet, but this time, the mission is for young adolescents to be creative.
by: Kimberly Johnson
Mosaic students to collaborate with artists at John Michael Kohler Arts Center
Mosaic students have the unique opportunity to collaborate with renown artists Lily Cai and Sebura & Gartelmann. In the upcoming workshops, students will respond to works...
Mosaic Shadow Day
Students interested in learning more about The Mosaic School y are invited to attend our Shadow Day on Friday, February 6th from 7:55 a.m. to 3:06 p.m.
Mosaic Information Night
Students and families interested in learning more about The Mosaic School are invited to attend our Open House on Thursday, February 5th from 6:00-7:15 p.m.
by: Kimberly Johnson
Community Day: Mosaic gathers at Kiwanis Park for sledding and hot cocoa
Last Saturday, January 17th Mosaic students, families, and staff gathered at Kiwanis Park in Sheboygan for an afternoon of community building with sleds and hot cocoa. Our student representatives in Think Tank planned the event with their advisor, Ms. Rachel Gunderson. You can read more about the planning process and Think Tank in The Mosaic Stream - Issue 2[/middleschool/mosaic-blog/mosaic-stream-second-issue/].
by: Kimberly Johnson
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by: Erica Brown
Mosaic Shadow Day
Students interested in learning more about The Mosaic School are invited to attend our Shadow Day on Friday, January 23rd from 7:55 a.m. to 3:06 p.m.
by: Erica Brown
Mosaic Open House
The Mosaic School Offers Open House
