Dance Should Be Included In The Olympics.

          A sport that should be in the Olympics.

I will tell you the reasons why I believe Dance should be included in the Olympics.

There are so many different kinds of dance. Competitive ballroom dancing, which includes classical ballroom forms such as the foxtrot and waltz, as well as Latin and modern genres such as salsa, rock n' roll, and swing.

Dance has yet to be accepted into the Olympics. The issue is that in the eyes of the general public, dancers are still fighting to be recognised as a sport.

Many individuals struggle to classify dancing as a sport. Why? Because it's not competitive, there's no collaboration, it's just learning a routine, there are no regulations, and it's not physically demanding like football, rugby, or basketball, they argue…

Dance is competitive, there are so many dance competitions around the world, there are also shows for dancing! Dancing with the Stars, So you think you can Dance, Dance Moms, and so much more!

Also don't tell me that no one gets excited for a dance off. In a professional ballet company competition it is so intense and dancers are pitted against each other for lead roles just as tennis players compete to be no.1 seed. 

Working as a team is the name of the game in dancing - cheerleading, for instance, often involves complex stunts which require a huge amount of teamwork. If any dancers don’t play as a team the whole choreography falls apart. 

There are no rules in dancing, true, and little element of the unpredictable. It is not and arguably never could be as nerve-racking as a football game, where every decision could mean victory or defeat.

But that doesn’t mean it's boring to watch. Diving or ice-skating or Gymnastics (all Olympic sports) may have no easily observed or defined ‘rules’, yet they are judged. If you understand the nuances and challenges of dancing it can be just as captivating as any of these sports.   

Finally, the claim that dancing is not physically challenging is just plain wrong. Dancers are athletes. 

The strain their bodies endure is on par with any other sportsperson. And dancers suffer pain and injury just as athletes do, but they can’t complain about it. If a muscle tears or an ankle pulls on the dance floor a dancer must act like nothing has happened; they don’t get a time out or a physio rushing to help.

But there is more to it than that; if dancing became an Olympic sport it would be a dramatic, positive step for those within the sport and for potential fans. 

Also can you imagine being on your tippy toes, not just on your toes but on your toe nails? For multiple dances?? I have been on pointe myself, just to try it out.. I went up and then came down straight away, it hurt. It hurts your feet, your leg muscles and your core. You have to keep yourself up, with just a box around your feet. I am so incredibly proud of all the dancers out there. I do dance but not as intensely as them. I already find it quite hard, so I can't imagine how they can do that 6-7 days a week, all day long.

Those are just some of the few things that I have to say, I hope you agree with me. 

Overview of my ICT Semester.

                     My Semester in ICT.

Is it really as good the say it is? Let's find out... 

Social Studies.

 

My Learning Story
Hurumanu: 2 Humanities		Module: Power to the People
Name: Emma Austin	Teacher: Ds			Term: 2
Reflection: Give at least three examples in each of the boxes below.
What We Did:   Political Party   Types of Government Informational Poster
What I Learned:  I learnt that there are very different types of governments.  Different governments do different things I also learnt new ways to make logos.
My Favourite Parts: I enjoyed designing the pamphlets and posters   I like making speeches so I enjoyed doing that. But overall I enjoyed making a political party!
My Next Steps:  I need to start focusing in class more.  I need to finish my work faster. I need to stop talking to people so much
CARR Values:  Make a statement below describing how you showed each of our CARR values during this Hurumanu.
Commitment I committed to finishing my work.		Achievement I achieved this by getting up in front of the class and doing a speech. I also finished all of my work.
Resilience I pushed through even when things went wrong.		Respect I showed respect to my team members.
Feedback for my Teachers:

Persuasive Essay English - Juveniles should be tried and treated as adults.

    Juveniles should be tried and treated as adults.

Juveniles get away with murder, rape and other terrible crimes… It’s very serious and no one should get away with it, something needs to change. This issue not only happens in New Zealand but all around the world. 

Every day, young people under the age of 18 commit murder, rape, and other horrible crimes. Why should they be given special consideration?

People understand that making errors as a teenager is unavoidable. I'm not suggesting that if a teen enters a mall and shoplifts, they should be tried and sentenced to a year in prison. Perhaps not.

However, no matter how old a person is, murder or rape are not crimes committed without deliberation on the part of the perpetrator. Any adolescent who tortures and murders another person, or commits rape, or any other extreme crimes of the sort should not be treated as a child and should not be permitted to get away with it. We continue to foster the rot that is slowly but steadily undermining the earth by allowing them to get away with crimes.

People do not condone the fact that these kids are committing disgusting crimes, something needs to change. The time is now, let's get these juveniles jailed and get justice for the ones affected.

There should be no justification. Criminals who commit crimes are criminals, and we should not allow their age to keep them on our streets, living among us and, in many cases, committing additional crimes. Teenagers should be held

accountable for their conduct and tried as adults. If you're scared about the consequences, don't commit the crime. Period.

Here are some statistics from New Zealand.

In 2019 there were 1,503 children and young people in court, and in 2020 there were 1,584 which proves that it is increasing over the years.

Only 20% who committed a serious offence got home detention and were tried as adults. 

In conclusion, evidence proves that juveniles get away with murder and therefore they should be tried adults.

Dame Whina Cooper.

                Who is Dame Whina Cooper?

Dame Whina Cooper was born on the 9th of December 1895.

Dame Whina Cooper is from Te Karaka.

Why is she famous? Dame Whina Cooper is famous for leading the famous 1975 land march. She was also a activist in fighting for Maori land rights. 

Write that Essay Sentence.

The "ed" sentence.

Try starting your sentence with the ed from of the verb it makes for a punchy start to a sentence. 

Remember the rule:  

When you have finished your ed phrase, please a comer then write the rest of the sentence. 

Some -ed words - surprised, acted, angered, possessed, committed, concentrated, undaunted, horrified, petrified , surprised. 

Twisted... Why does my hair tie always get tangled in my hair? Ugh, it is so annoying!

Disadvantaged, but he keeps persevering, hes so small and all the other boys in his team are so big.

 

The "power sentence" 

If you find you waffle, try using a power sentence Begin your paragraph with a power sentence of 12 words or less. Get straight to the point. 
Examples:
Quality coaching is fundamental to sporting success. 
Early starts decrease student learning outcomes. 
What is right, isn’t always popular. 

School is important, you need it for the future.

The ‘Red, White and Blue’ Sentence:

Use the red, white and blue sentence style when you have several ideas to convey about a topic. 

Examples:
Successful students are focused, punctual and hard working. 
The Earth’s key resources are clean air, fresh water and natural environments. 
Sunshine, water and friends make for a perfect weekend adventure.

 

Friendship means, Honesty, Laughter, Emotional Support.

Independent task.

Screaming, so loud... What is happening, darkness surrounds me..

Lurking... A black figure follows me... Hides in the bushes when I turn around.