California...

I'm in California for the NAMM show. So far, we've had the chance to meet up with my cousin who lives in Columbus - and just happens to be out for business meetings.

Today, we met up with friends of my parents and did the usual tourist tours of Hollywood. I got to drive on the freeways. Wasn't bad except I am driving a tank. That tank is a minivan!!

Tomorrow is day one of the show. It's full of meetings, educational sessions and hopefully seeing some of the show.

On the flight out, I was able to catch up on some reading. I was reading an interview with Sir Ken Robinson who is an arts advocate and creativity guru. Here's an interesting quote from him:

"I believe children should be taught dance every day of the week just as they are taught math everyday. The fact that many people would find this an odd idea is very significant. Presumably they assume that math is 'obviously' more important than dance. But is that so obvious, really? We all have bodies: we all make sense of the world kinesthetically; we relate to people physically. Dance is the art form of kinesthetic intelligence and of interpersonal space. Yes it;s right at the bottom of priorities in schools. systematically passed over in favor of traditional 'academics'"

It's an interesting idea. Arts and music tend to be placed lower in the educational ladder because they're not seen as that important. But, they are part of our daily lives!! Of course, they are important. We need knowledge of the arts and music to fully appreciate them. The quote specifically realtes to dance, but it certainly could relate to music and any other art.