Recital Day {Grace's Final One}

 

And just like that, Grace's time as a Center Stage student have come to an end. This recital was easily one of the best that the teachers at CSDS have put on this stage and I think that speaks volumns to their talent as well as the talent of the students (especially the high school students). It was an emotional day from start to finish, but especially when Grace took the stage for her self-choreographed solo and when all the members of the class of 2025 were together one final time. It has been an absolute joy to watch them grow up together as humans and as dancers. Best wishes to all the seniors as they move into whatever the next chapter holds for them! Go be great! xo 

Scenes from Recital

Dance dad mode engaged. 

With both girls in costume for the 12:00pm show we gave theme their flowers early and snapped a few pictures as I knew that they would not be in costume together again when Grace performed all her class dances in the 5:00pm show. 

Emma was amazing on that stage! You would never know that she has been dealing with a knee injury for almost six weeks. She took the last couple of weeks very easy as she wanted to be able to dance full out in the recital. She did, though she did end up not attending Grace's show (at 5:00pm) as her knee was in a lot of pain. Good thing she has an appointment with Dr. Rockett on Thursday. 

Lyrical

Pointe

Ballet

Jazz

Tap

Not pictured: Contemporary. Not sure why I didn't take any stills of that when I was recording the video. 

Grace with her bouquet from us as well as the flowers she was given as a teaching assistant. 

And that's a wrap on her twelfth year of dance. Next year is sure to be an emotional one as it will be her senior year and with that will come lots of "lasts". The last time she auditions for the team, the last time she dances in the holiday show, the last time she competes, the last time she dances in the recital. It's sure to be very bittersweet, but for now we will revel in how wonderful this year was for both girls and we shall soak in the slow pace of the summer. xo 

June

 

June. Pride month. Emma's end of the year presentation. Children's Sunday. The last day of Parker (yay!). Dance Recital, Father's Day weekend and four new chicks to add to the flock. A visit with Frank in Boston and a return home to Plymouth Church. A full month indeed! xo