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When Tesla announced its new version of the Roadster, which can accelerate in zero to 60 mph in 1.9 seconds, a lot of people were doubtful. But a new video of the first […]
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DanceLogic, a unique S.T.E.A.M. program that combines dance and computer coding leading to the development of original choreography and performance, is continuing onto its second year. Girls ranging from the ages of 13 through 18 years participate in the program held at West Park Cultural Center in Philadelphia and learn the value of focus, dedication, and teamwork, as well as industry standard coding language.
Shanel Edwards, co-instructor of danceLogic, stated that “danceLogic is helping these girls have access to the arts realm and science world as possible career paths, it is allowing them to stretch their own boundaries of what success looks like for them.”
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During the dance class, led by instructors Edwards of D2D The Company and Annie Fortenberry, a performer with Ballet 180, the girls learn dance skills and movement techniques. This is followed by an hour of learning industry standard coding language under the direction of coding instructor Franklyn Athias, senior vice president of Network and Communications Engineering at Comcast. “I’m helping the kids see that someone, just like them, was able to use Science and Technology to find a very successful career,” Athias expressed in a press release.
The girls use coding to create their own choreography. “The combinations of dance and logic have good synergies. Learning something like dance requires practice, just like coding,” said Athias. “The dance is more physical, but it requires the students to try, fail, and try again. Before long, the muscle memory kicks in and the student forgets how hard it was before. Coding is really the same thing. Learning the syntax of coding is not a natural thing. Repetition is what makes you become good at it. After learning the first programming language, the students can learn other programming languages because it becomes much easier.”
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“My favorite thing about the program is that the students can explore leadership roles. By building their own choreography and supporting each other in coding class, they navigate creating and sharing those creations, as well as resolving conflict to make one cohesive dance. There’s a lot of beauty and bravery in that process,” stated Fortenberry.
The very first session of danceLogic culminated with the girls performing choreography and sharing what they learned through coding and how it has impacted their lives.
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Writer: Al Ewing / Artist: Simone Di Meo / Marvel
With Bruce Banner wrapped up in a murder mystery, Al Ewing pens an excellent first issue as Simone Di Meo breathes Earthy life into each panel. If the opening words of this issue fail to sent shivers down your spine, the cathartic walk stumble through the desert and bone chilling thoughts that Bruce must navigate on a daily basis might spook the most indomitable of wills.
There is so much to like about this Hulk alone, lost in New Mexico tale. The first panel is an ode to OG Hulk, and a much simpler time in comics. What’s interesting, is the old school comic inclusion doesn’t end with that opening shot, oh no. We’re treated to a handful of scenes that splice in throwback panels to compliment the storytelling unimaginably well. If there was a letter at the end of this one, I’m 99% sure it would be a love letter to the original six-issue Incredible Hulk run from 1962 and how it changed Ewing or Di Meo, and sparked the inspiration for this Defenders tie in. Luckily, it’s only a peppering of images because the actual book is so well done that you don’t want it to be overshadowed or cluttered.
There is a fitting balance of tenacity and caution in Bruce Banner’s search for the killer of his friend…or friend of a friend, if you will. When he manages to come across someone who might be of some use, the inevitable happens. No, no not the big green guy. The unusual for a genius scientist, yet typical for Bruce Banner, fistticuffs. While the fight was vicious and bloody, there are some outstanding stylized moments of green eyes bulging out of Bruce’s head, and a horrifying set of teeth jutting out from his jaw. It’s those faint reminders of how devastating any encounter with Bruce could be. This almost feels like superheroes set in the world of The Walking Dead, and I’m here for it.
The end of this issue provides an intriguing twist in the formation of The Defenders. Hulk lies dormant for a majority of this issue, but once he’s unleashed from his cerebellum prison, it’s payback time. I was pleasantly surprised to enjoy a couple jokes as Bruce and Hulk play sheriff in this ghost town, but the constant feeling of dread is what did it for me. I’ve heard plenty of great things about Al Ewing, but I’m glad I finally get to witness the greatness first-hand. His issue-long theme of revealing man’s hidden true self was a welcome angle. This Defenders journey to unite the forces of Namor, Hulk, Dr. Strange, and Silver Surfer has been fun so far. We’ve only gotten looks at 2 of our heroes and while Namor was a grand exploration of Atlantean lore, The Immortal Hulk hits all the right notes and is leading the pack by shining in tone and writing.
8.5 Faces Underneath out of 10
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