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Denys Lamontagne
A flair for showmanship
Wanting to show what we do, what we’re capable of; sharing an emotion, a story, inspiring dreams; creating a moment of togetherness, energizing, engaging, provoking, or simply having fun with a few people or a crowd… any excuse is a good one for a performance.
In education, some teachers know how to incorporate moments that feel more like a performance than a cold, didactic presentation. In these moments, something special happens: the group’s attention coalesces into a shared experience, fueled by a collective emotion.
But what drives a person or a group to step into the spotlight, to risk the judgment of others, to risk criticism? From drone flights to operas, from the circus to festivals, from recitals to spontaneous jam sessions… all kinds of performances move us, interest us, amaze us, make us think, and bring us together. Therein lies part of the appeal for those who have developed… a flair for the stage.
File elements
- Drama as an Alternative Learning Tool in the Classroom
- The Resonance of Emotions from the Stage to the Teacher-Student Relationship
- Entertainment as a Biological Need
- Drones instead of rockets to light up the sky
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