first dance

Today was Kate's second last dance class, when all the kids' friends and families were invited to see the girls' progress to date. All organizational annoyances aside, it was very sweet. There was even a surprise visit by two of the company's ballerinas performing in this year's Nutcracker which brought on serious faces from Kate and Elliott to go with the serious music and dancing.

I never thought I would long to become a Dance Mom but the desire is growing. The ballerinas that help with the class are so strong and graceful, it's hard not to want for those qualities in your daughter (who currently is a little rough around the edges). Time will tell. In the meantime, January will see Kate graduate to Primary Ballet, hooray! We were close to registering Elliott for First Dance but I'm still feeling a little gun shy from Gymnastics. A warm, sunny studio sounds so much more appealing to an early morning spent in a cold arena.

Kate first in line for one of the exercises.

Again, first in line.

Kate's captive audience.

Kate and her dance partner Hayley.

Kate and Hayley in action.

A toy soldier brought to life.

Clara.


A couple weeks from now Kate and I will be attending DancEast's Nutcracker; I can't wait.

Thanks for the memories. Love you Kate. Mama, Papa, & E