Dance Recital

Emma was so excited for her dance recital.  I think mostly because she got to dress up and wear make-up!  We had to be in Mountain View for her dress rehearsal at 4:00 yesterday afternoon.  It was a little crazy, as they were still setting up stuff and getting girls hair and makeup done until almost 4:40.  They also fit in a few class pictures.  It's not the best picture, but I snuck under Stephanie's arm and tried to get one with my camera. At least it's something!

I grabbed a quick one of just Emma as the next class was coming in, so I didn't even get to fix her costume.  Oh well... once again... it's better than nothing!

The rehearsal was a 'bit' chaotic... but I think every rehearsal is.  Emma was pretty tired by the time we got home!

Today, as soon as school was done, Emma got to go to her friend's birthday party (Brielle).  I picked her up at 3:00 and then had to get her cleaned up.  We got something for dinner and then got her hair and make up done and headed out to Mountain View.  We got there plenty early, but the majority of the seats were already reserved.  Thankfully we found four seats about 4-5 rows back for us and my parents.  Ben had to sit on my lap the whole time, but we had a good view.

Emma's class performed three numbers: "Be a Friend" (tap), "Only a Breath Away" (ballet) and "Ice Cream Freeze" (jazz/hip hop).  She did such a good job.

Once the recital was done, they each got a medal and then we attempted to get a group picture.  It was interesting trying to get one from where we were sitting, but it gives you an idea of how many dancers there were!  (Emma is on the left hand side of the photo in front of the 3rd girl in the back.)

 They had roses for sale this year and Emma was thrilled when Lennard gave her two pink roses.

 Miss Stephanie has been such a wonderful teacher to these kids.  Emma loves her!  We look forward to continuing with her in the Fall.