Performance Rules

Performance Rules 

  1. Magic space   -everyone is involved, either taking notes or pictures 
  2. An empty space is okay 
  3. Language -words can be shared, but mostly gestures 
  4. What happens in the space, stays in the space ( has to be safe)
  5. Wear bed socks (fluffy) -be in costume wear pajamas
  6. Don't force anything 
  7. If someone is in the space for to long try to remove them 
  8. Use thins in previous lessons  

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