Tap Routine- Love

Fourth from the right... the bun in her hair... keep your eyes on that one!

Alexa's Recital

Today was Alexa's dance recital. She was very excited. The were a lot of rules about not taking pictures or video taping during the show. I did take this one of her back stage before I had to leave her.

She is one nervous ballerina. She did amazing though. I was nervous about leaving her all on her own backstage with a crowd of other dancers, but she sat right down with her teacher and her group and waited her turn. I think I was most nervous about her getting herself into her tap outfit and shoes with out my help. As with most things it worked out, she got help from her teacher to make sure she was all put together and her shoes were tied nice and tight before they went out.

I took these pictures of her in her tap outfit on last Wednesday at the dress rehearsal where we were allowed to take pictures. She had a great time and can't wait for dance classes to start again in the fall.

Ballet and Tap Class

Alexa has been attending ballet and tap class since November. She really wanted to try it, and after some searching I finally found a class that fit with our schedule. Usually the parents wait outside the class in the waiting area and watch on close circuit TV. Today we were invited in to see how the kids are progressing in their routine for the June recital. It was pretty cute to say the least. They always start with tap and then move to ballet.

Here she is heading over to find her spot (a small piece of yellow tape on the floor).

Watching her teacher for directions...

Moving through the shuffle tap...

Watching herself in the mirror wall as everyone gets switched over for ballet.

If the blogger site cooperates I will try to post some of the short videos that I took as well.