I am quite proud to say that all my news is good news today, starting with…:
My Firm Foundation classes ended today. I do believe my favorite part of all was partnering, although we worked on ballet technique, pilates, strengthening, stretching, variations and contemporary as well. Apparently, during partnering, I keep a very straight (almost angry) face. That’s what happens when I think too hard…. Mr. Keith was finding my expressions (or rather, BLANK expressions) to be very amusing. That’s where the above quote comes in…! Anyway, we worked a lot on “Fish-dives” which is what the video above is presenting. I am in the blue leotard (obviously). The person talking in the background is my spectacular teacher, Miss Sara. The applause at the end is the wonderful work of my dance sisters. Thank you all!
Next, my Joyful Dancers Camp ended today as well. The girls LOVED it! I’m so glad. We managed to create a 45-second dance to my favorite song, “I Can Only Imagine” by Bart Millard. All five girls declared that they wanted to do a bridge (which is not exactly a dance move) at the end, so I let them. It actually came out really well! I finally understand why dance teachers become so particular before recital time…!
Third, Miss Tina found me a new class to assist! I will be helping Miss Jennifer (another teacher who works with young girls) with the Cherubs 3-5 class on Tuesdays. I’m so excited and so blessed that Miss Tina had a class for me!
Lastly… (drum roll please): I’M GOING ON POINTE! That’s right! On September 23rd (or sometime close to that date) I am taking a ride up to another part of the state with Miss Sara to buy pointe shoes (and other items required for pointe). I was NOT expecting to be informed that I am going on pointe in this fashion:
“Let’s figure out a time to go and get pointe shoes” Miss Sara said as she fumbled through her iPad calendar.
I love it.