We are going to Russia!

Kathy and I found out a while ago, well ok a while ago for her- a very short time ago for me, that we are going to RUSSIA!  We are going to study the cultural aspects of Russia and how that among other things have influenced music and dance from there.  We will be gathering information on composers, theatres, different types of dance and performance, as well as cultural experiences. 

We are so excited to start planning our trip.  Tonite we are going to the Fund for Teacher Orientation to receive our grant money as well as some final info.  I am so grateful for this opportunity with Kathy, but sad that my friend and coworker Clydia won't be able to go-that's why I'm going.  I am so blessed to work with people that are so passionate about their jobs, and for them to have written the proposal for the grant, that was given to them but I so graciously get to attend. 

Kathy and I will both be updating this blog as we prepare for Russia, while we are traveling through Russia, and after we return and utilize what we've learning about the culture, music, and dancing in our classrooms.