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 

On Recital Eve!

'It's finally recital eve! It may be taking place two months later than normal, and it may be taking place outside, with only a two person limit per dancer and masks required (for all not on stage) but at least it's taking place! Can't wait to see the girls shine on stage tomorrow! xo

Scenes From Recital Weekend

And that's a wrap on another wonderful year of dance and another incredible dance recital! Looking forward to seeing all that awaits them next dance year! xo

{This Moment} Preparations

{This Moment} A Friday ritual. A single photo -no words- capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. Wishing you a lovely weekend! And to all those for who it's recital weekend- break a leg! xo 

Celebrating Five Years Of Dance

 Recital. June 2013. First year of dance (Franklin School for the Performing Arts). 

 Recital. June 2014. Center Stage Dance Studio. 

 So very grateful to have found such a wonderful dance community! 

Our only regret is that we weren't a part of it sooner! 

Recital. June 2015. Clearly, someone is not impressed with the paparazzi! 

Recital. June 2016. Our beautiful girls after another beautiful recital! 

Recital. June 2017. So proud of our beautiful dancers! They have worked so hard and grown so much (especially this year)! The next five years are sure to be just as amazing! xo