Amanda Chapman

1.) I volunteered with the EIU Dancers by participating in a high school dance camp. The high school that attended was The TRI- county Trojans high school dance team. Typically, this high school dance team is used to performing at various sports games throughout the school year. With our dance camp, we were able to teach them other styles of dance enabling them to experience a new side of dance.

2.) This related to this class, along with several other FCS related classes in a way that we were able to provide more training to a team that is at a disadvantage because they are very small and even had a difficult time getting their team started due to the lack of funds. This dance team focused on a small element of dance, and we got to provide them with more technical training that is not offered to many high school dance teams, once again due to the lack of funds. 

3.) For my volunteer time, I got to help teach a few of the dancers a routine that they will be able to perform at a game that is different compared to their normal routines. I also got to dance with them and make a good connection with them. Working with the coach was also another benefit because she was able to dance with us too. I think being able to network with the coach would be beneficial because we could work together later on with both of our teams. 

4.) The effect this could have on the community would be great for anyone to experience because it involves exercise and getting the experience of working and learning from others. I feel like the girls were able to build up their confidence by participating in this camp. Both of our dance groups talked about trying to get more schools involved in this program not only to teach people how to dance, but to also build up their confidence. 

5.) Our camp lasted about 7 hours and I think that all of the girls did great! They learned 4 completely different routines in that time and were able to catch on fairly quick. We also got to bond with them for our lunch break, so it was nice being able to get to know them each a little better. It was nice to see them have fun and experience a whole new side of dance.