Storytelling in the classroom is common, but when movement takes the place of the spoken word, SCC continuing education students find themselves in the center of an experiential approach to learning. Instructor Dori Neumeier brings years of training along with her passion for hula to the classroom, teaching the dance but also exposing students to the history and culture of hula. Her dedication was rewarded when she was invited to the elite Merrie Monach Festival in Hawaii. “I was immersed in how it looked there, what it smelled like and what it felt like, so I can express that when I teach.”
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instructor infuses culture into learning Leisure pursuits can enrich mind and body
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#DailyPhoto Day 154: A partnership with the St. Charles County Arts Council and the SCC Continuing Education Department broadened the opportunities for classes in art, music, writing, performance and personal enrichment to area residents.
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