So, Bebe had her dance recital over Memorial Day weekend and it was the first year that she performed in two dances. This year since she is in two different classes, she was in two different dances - jazz and ballet. (She takes a ballet/tap combo class and her teacher chooses whether they will perform a ballet or tap dance.)
I got over 200 shots during dress rehearsal (thanks to my new lens!) and had such a hard time choosing my most favorite one!
She also received her 5 year award. Her studio gives students who have completed five years their own dance bag with patch. I believe each year they get another patch for the bag, but I'm not sure yet. :) She was so excited about getting her bag! We were super proud. It was Auntie's first time to see her dance and was super lucky because I won the raffle for 4 second row seats. Grandaddy, MG, Auntie, Aunt Didi and KK had seats in the second row. Jason sat a little bit in the back with Matthew in case of the need for a quick exit. I always volunteer to be one of the dance class moms. We take care of the dancers and get them where they need to be and we get to watch them dance from one of the front rows. I done this every recital and don't think I would know how to sit in the audience! I also had to change Bebe into her ballet costume backstage - she had 2 acts between hers! It was crazy, but we are a great team and she was dressed and ready with ballet bun in 1 act! (I was quite sweaty and probably smelled lovely after the quick change...maybe that's why the other class moms gave me a wide berth...) After recital, we stopped by Sonic for happy hour and then came back to the house for some cousin play time. KK loves the different toys we have at our house! Then we went to dinner at Texas Roadhouse and had some yummy food!
So here's what you've been waiting for! After 1.5 hours of hair prep (curling, spraying, etc.), 10 minutes of makeup application, 5 bobby pins, 3 pairs of tights, 30 minutes of driving, 1 hour of waiting in the green room, 5 minute wait backstage I present Bebe doing the Hand Jive for her jazz dance!
And now... after removing 2 pairs of tights, switching shoes, 1 costume change, hair twisted into a bun, a bow switch, and a kiss for good luck, I present to you Bebe doing her ballet dance to "I Could Sing of Your Love"...
The week after the recital, Bebe tried out for her school talent show and made it! Over 50 acts tried out and only 20 were chosen. She was one of three 2nd graders! MG, Aunt Didi, KK, and Jason came to the early morning show (Jason's boss was so understanding and let him come in late) and we were so proud of her! She did her jazz dance "Hand Jive" and rocked it!
We are so lucky to have such a talented girl!
