Scenes From Dress Rehearsal

On their way in to dress rehersal. Emma's wearing Grace's hat from the production number. 

 Production. 

Look for the dancer without a hat and you'll find Grace!  

Ready for lyrical. 

 Emma helps Grace get ready for her jazz dance. She is such an awesome dance team sister! 

I have to admit I really wasn't sure about these costumes until I saw them on stage last night! So pretty! 

Watching the junior team rehearse. 

Finishing touches. 

Two chicks. 

 They are dancing to "A Bushel and a Peck". Michael had no way of knowing when he chose this song (or even until right now) that it has very special meaning for us as this is the song my mom has sung to the girls since the  day they were born. 

 Chattin' with the chicks.

And the countdown is on! One week from today is the first comp of the season! The entire team is poised to shine bright that day! xo 

Scenes From Dance Team Dress Rehearsal

The entire dance team gathered last night for a dress rehearsal. With the first comp of their season just one week away it was time to get on stage and work out any final kinks. It also gave us mini team moms a chance to practice helping the girls change from one costume and hairstyle to the other. 

Once the mini team was done with their dances they changed back into their warm-up suits and sat stage level watching all the other teams, solos, duos, and trios take the stage. I wish I had thought to take a picture of them all gathered right there. It was super sweet to see the first year dance team girls watching the girls who have been part of the team before. It was as if they were getting a glimpse of things to come! The support and encouragement that all of the dance team members have for each other is so very special! Being a part of the dance team, whether it's as s dancer, a mama, a papa or a sibling, really is like being part of a family. Not only has it been really neat to watch the girls bond deepen over the course of the year, but I think the same has been true for us moms (and dads) too!

Much as I expected, Grace and I didn't leave until after the last number had been danced. All of the dances look amazing!! I am so glad that we had a chance to see all of the Center Stage numbers before competition weekend. Looking forward to seeing them next weekend and to seeing how many awards the team brings home this year! xo

{This Moment} On The Eve Of Their First Dance Recital

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Dress Rehearsal

This afternoon was the dance recital dress rehearsal. The girls were so excited that they got to wear their costumes and make up today and I was so excited that we parents were invited to record the dress rehearsal! My sincere apologies that the beginning is a wee bit on the fuzzy/shaky side. This was, surprisingly, the first time that I used my camera to video. I hope you enjoy their performance as much as I did. They really did a stellar job and I have to admit I did get a wee bit choked up watching my two sweet swans on stage. The countdown to Saturday's performance is on! In the words of Grace: "Only two more days, mama. I can't wait!"