We're so proud of our tiny dancer! She endured another year of dance class and rocked her recital performance last weekend! This year Delia was especially challenged in her dance class. She caught onto the choreography quickly, but was one of the only students who did. The last few weeks of practice had more pressure and stress than normal. Delia was happy to dance in the recital, but was pretty sure she'd be done with dance after this year. But then, as is always the case, the adrenaline rush of performing on that big stage to a packed, cheering crowd and the fun of the whole company curtain call dance party lures her right back in and she's willing to reconsider, after taking a break this summer.
This year's super sparkly costume was one of my favorites. We had some fun photographing it in sunshine! And you should have seen it on the stage under all the bright lights!
Delia's dance was another jazz number to a catchy and empowering song called "Girl in the Mirror" about recognizing your unique beauty and loving yourself exactly the way you are. The girls got to dance with mirror props, which was fun too. Delia even had a small solo part in the middle of the group.
Dance class is many things to us, which is why we continue to invest in it. It teaches Delia how to listen to yet another teacher; and that exercise and something that is good for your body can be fun; and that there are rewards and pride in persevering and working hard to master something; and that she can have confidence in a talent that is just hers in our family.
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