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The STOMP Troopers:
​Making Mardi Gras History!

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Week 3

1/9/2017

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With our costumes prepared, the STOMP Troopers were ready this week to t0 focus on props and throws.  Doubloons came first.  IDIYA maker-space generously offered to laser-cut logos into wooden doubloons for each group member. All that remained was for us to furnish the designs.

The group thoroughly enjoyed a slideshow which introduced the concept of a logo, and included many examples for them to name ("That's McDonald's!" "Disney!" "That's Batman!").  The question was then put to them: "What is something important to YOU that you can show in a simple drawing?"

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After creating doubloon logos, we had enough time to embellish our light-up parasols, which will serve as additional performance props for the parade.  Sharpies and silver paint pens were used to add doodles, designs and decorations of all kinds, with many kids choosing to repeat their logo.  "My parasol looks fancy!" observed Catherine, who had drawn silver pizza slices all over hers.  We are looking forward to receiving dance and twirling instruction from upcoming guest teacher, Jakki with New Orleans Colorguard Arts.
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​We are looking forward to receiving dance and parasol twirling instruction from upcoming guest teacher, Jakki Kalogridis, of New Orleans Colorguard Arts.

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