One of the forms of physical education Charlotte Mason addressed was dance. This episode is an interview with Lance Halverson, ballroom dance instructor and, with his wife, Mason educator of his own four children.
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“…to give the child pleasure in light and easy motion––the sort of delight in the management of his own body that a good rider finds in managing his horse––dancing, drill, calisthenics, some sort of judicious physical exercise, should make part of every day’s routine.” (Vol. 1, p. 132)
I enjoyed this episode, thank you. I had a look at the clip of your children dancing – they seemed to be really enjoying themselves. It’s such an added bonus that ballroom dancing is so sociable and a wonderful skill for life. I am sure they will be dancing up a storm at many a wedding in the future.
They really do enjoy it, Maria, but they get so shy when they go to events. I hope they gain more confidence over time because everyone enjoys dancing with them!
~Nicole