The whole shack shimmies when everybody’s Movin’ around and around and around and around Everybody’s movin’, everybody’s groovin’, baby Folks linin’ up outside just to get down -“Love Shack” by The B-52s +1 million points if you have any idea which of the two dances this was.
“Lost at Sea” and “Seventh Ave” by Julia
Editor’s note: This week’s blog post comes to you courtesy of Helena, Songwriting Master Teacher at YPI. New students often bring a new perspective to the class. We get a lot of songwriters coming back year after year, and we get to explore a new level each time. But the new students with their varying talents really keep the class fresh. …
Someone to Hold You Tight
To make things right, you need someone to hold you tight… -“Tainted Love” by Soft Cell Soft Cell totally meant to add “in a garbage can” to the end of that last line there, right?
Karakuri Pierrot: We all have burdens we carry.
Screenwriting (Week 1 Only) This workshop will introduce young people to the fundamentals of story structure and writing specifically for the screen. Students will work on character development, story arc, and dialogue, with a focus on rewriting and work-shopping. By the end of the week, each student will have completed his/her own short film script. This class also teaches the …
Having a Bad Week?
If you’re having a rough week, don’t worry. As long as you haven’t semi-permanently dyed your face a ridiculous color, then you’re probably doing better than Calvin. And if you have dyed your face some crazy color, please send me pictures. I promise I won’t post them on the internet. Maybe.
We Were in Our Own World
Editor’s note: This week’s blog post comes to you courtesy of Julia, a camper at YPI 2013. My heart transformed out of the darkest realms it had ever known when I was 13. I remember feeling the air being sucked out of me — the life behind my eyes were turning into the dark shades of gray. Clouding the smiles of …
Make Yourself Heard
Hey Everyone! We hope you had a happy holiday season and are plunging head first into the New Year! We wanted to let you know about a new online directory forming of the best education nonprofits. Even though YPI is about sharing in a supportive, non-competitive environment, we’re feeling pretty competitive about this! If you feel like posting a shout-out …
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