Pretty Ballerina

You may remember Sami's first trip to the ballet this past December to see The Nutcracker. She fell in love with the ballet that night, and has been asking me to sign her up for ballet class ever since! The Nutcracker was produced by the dance company Indiana Ballet Theatre. They happen to have a satellite school right here in our town! I know a couple of families whose children dance at the school, and they really enjoy it. Being involved with this group she will have the opportunity to audition for and be involved in bigger productions if she so chooses.

I got the call Monday afternoon that she could begin class on Tuesday afternoon! So off we ran to the mall to get her a leotard, tights, and shoes.
She knew she was starting after school, so she wanted to put on her new things as soon as we walked in the door!!! We snapped a few pictures before leaving. My battery was dying (when isn't it???) so these aren't the best shots, but I think they get the job done!

Her class is small with only 4 other children. We started a little late,but the teacher thinks she will catch up quickly. I know two of the other children in the class, and Sami was anxious to make new friends.

Normally the parents do not stay during class time, however, I stayed this week so I could fill out her paper work (and pay...yikes!) and learn a little more about the program. Since I did not dance as a child I feel completely lost in this ballet world, but I guess we will learn together. I heard lots of giggles during the class, and it sounded like they were having a blast! She came home to her "stage" aka the dining room and showed us all she learned.

I love seeing her excited about something, and having so much passion for it! Her recital will be in June, and soon they will begin learning their routine for it. I can't wait!