Intro-

Now we’re talking! Or dancing I should say. From maids-a-milkin’ to Nine Ladies Dancing. One of my personal 9 values of I.School IS Dance.

Basic-

Lady: apparently and literally "one who kneads bread," from hlaf "bread" (see loaf (n.)) + -dige "maid," which is related to dæge "maker of dough" (which is the first element in dairy; see dey (n.1)). Also compare lord (n.)). Century Dictionary finds this etymology "improbable," and OED rates it "not very plausible with regard to sense," but no one seems to have a better explanation. Etymology Dictionary

Dance: Meaning "to leap or spring with regular or irregular steps as an expression of some emotion." ED

Proficienty-

Move. Which brings me to a proficient question. Kids in school move/ dance seldom. Below basic. Withholding. Opposite of proficiently- “to move forward.” Literally.

Kids need to move because physical activity is crucial for their overall development, including their physical health, cognitive abilities, social skills, and emotional well-being; movement stimulates brain development, improves coordination, builds strength, and can even enhance focus and learning capabilities. Psychology Today.

I will dance around reasons why I think there is a lack of movement in schools. My real question is this- why do we dance around the conversations? “Kids need to move.” Right! “It’s a shame kids don’t exercise.” Agreed. Now what?

End of conversation.

Advanced-

“If I could tell you what it meant, there would be no point dancing it.” Isadora Duncan.

Nine Values.

Song. Walk the Moon, “Shut up and Dance”.