Monkey see..... Monkey do

Moonlight

Thursday, July 30 Charlotte tried out for a competive dance team at her studio. She killed it. She was attentive, on point, an knew her steps. Today, August  2nd we got the results and she made it. They had so many people try out for Starlight that they created a team a step up named Moonlight. She is so excited and I am so so proud. She has worked hard this summer and it has paid off. 

Summer Intensive 2015

Day 1~

 Charlotte was so looking forward in day one for her Gravity Dance Center Summer intensive. This was a 3 day class which for beginners was help from 9am to 1pm. Her classes were Hip Hop, Improve and Jazz.

Once Charlotte became settled I headed off and ran a few hours. Maybe gone a little over 2hrs. Once I returned, I could see that she was not herself. Simply standing in the back, unintesered and uncomfortable. Once she saw me she came out was in tears.  She was upset about her Hip Hop instructor. Seems there were a few black holes in the ceiling and he said that if you (the kids) are not not listeening the black hools will suck you up. Then, she at one point she was so busy playing with other kids that she didnt get anythikng to eat or drink and she was hungry and thirsty. After a good 20 minutes I was able to calm her down. Get some food and drink in her, and peptalk her for her improve class. At first she was reluctant but ended up loving the class. It became her favorite. 

Day 2~

   Day two was so improved from day one. She loved all her classes and teachers. She met a few girls to eat her lunch with did a great job dancing. It is amazing the things she can do once she feels comfortable and confident. She really is a great dancer.

Day3~
   Day three and charlotte hoped that she stay another 4hrs once the beginner class ended and the advance started class again. From the pictures below you can see on her face what a great time she was having.

At the end of day 3 a showcase was scheduled to show us parents what the kids had been up to the last 3 day and she what our money went towards ($90 for Charlotte). 

In the end the instensive was a success and she learned a lot. 

Dance recital ~ 2015

Charlotte loves dance and she is so good at it. Always improving and becoming more creative when is it time to "freestyle". Recently Gravity Dance Center held their summer dace recital. She of course was excellent.  She loved watching the older / more advance dancer so much that this summer she wants to try out for a team. It will be a lot of work on her part but she is excited. I love watching her dance. She really lights up the stage

Dance Pictures 2015

Saturday March 27 2015 Charlottes had her dance pictures for Gravity Dance Center. As usual, I take her picture at home, and then when is getting them down at the studio.

Once she and her class where finished their pictures. Charlotte became a model in the foyer. " Just one more" " Okay, two more".

Tumble

Charlotte chose to take tumbling class along with dance this fall/winter. She loves it. 

She is at the studio Tuesday nights as well as Wednesday nights. With dance and school, she is a busy body. I am excited to see the things she learns this go around. 

{ Kiss the Girl }

 

Friday evening , Charlotte had her first dance perforamce with her new dance class. She ofcourse enjoyed every moment of it. She is a true performer. She and her classmates danced to "Kiss the Girl" from The Little Mermaid.