My goodness, at 7 years of age, my girl was in her fourth dance recital last night. The theme was At the Movies, and Dani's movies were
Enchanted, as a ballerina, and
Skittles (whatever that is) as a highland dancer.
Naturally however, we had to shoot some pre-performance photos.
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| A pretty pose |
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| With Grandma and Mom, who was just there to get her changed last night |
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| With Whatshisname |
She sat with us through all of the first have, always demanding to know what was coming up next and keeping track of all of her friends. Then came
Enchanted, which was kind of enchanting.
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| So soft and pretty |
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| Concentrate and extend |
Very shortly after she had changed into a skittle for her second performance.
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| Kick up those heels |
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| Pointing just so |
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| Gotta get the fingers just right |
She joined us in the audience until the finale.
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| Clapping and walking on |
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| Contemplating her triumph? |
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| She is excitable and exuberant |
Naturally, the dancer was presented with a bouquet after her glorious work. This was moments after she thought she had been neglected.
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| She loved her flowers and hung onto them all of the way home |
Tonight she will do it all again. This time mom and dad will be there, and we'll be having JJ for a sleepover.
she's so darn adorable. love her seriousness in proper form and technique! sweet, sweet photos.
ReplyDeleteShe's a doll. All the ppictures are great, but that last shot is a super keeper.
ReplyDeleteShe is lovely! I've just come home from watching oldest grandson's hiphop dance recital.... an hour's drive and $15 to watch a 6 year old roll on the floor wearing a Luke Skywalker suit for 3 minutes, and his lightsabre didn't even work!
ReplyDeleteOh well, that's what Nanas do.....
We only had to drive 1/2 hour, but we also had to pay $18 EACH. Plus we have to pay for her seat too when she's up watching. Otherwise, she has to stay downstairs.
ReplyDeleteAnd worth every penny, I'm guessing.
ReplyDeleteShe really is growing up so quickly. But she is looking prettier every time and so serious about her dancing.
ReplyDeleteLove her concentration while onstage--your little dancer is growing up quickly. Sweet shot of the circle of ballerinas.
ReplyDeleteYou have much to enjoy and be proud of. She loves dancing and may she continue for many years!
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots! You deserve to be very proud of her.
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ReplyDeleteYour cutie pie is a show stealer. You must love photographing her.. you do it so well. I love the "soft and pretty" image.. it's very well done. And the last shot with flowers.. wonderful.
ReplyDeleteSeven?!
ReplyDeleteOh, AC, I hope I get to enjoy my granddaughter as much as you are enjoying yours.
I got a later start--not something a prospective grandparent can control, eh? We get grandchildren, if we are fortunate, through no action we can control.
Awww! The last shot says it All!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos Ac!
hughugs
The time we spend with our Grands is priceless; she is a doll....and so talented. I'm amazed that at 7 this is her fourth recital. Outstanding.
ReplyDeleteThe photos you have of her are splendid.
Great record, gramps! And the light on the last shot matches the light in her eyes.
ReplyDeleteNot enamoured of the Skittles costume, personally. Does not show her off. Skittles is a type of bowling, I believe. But no need to make them all look like plaid bowling balls.
Even in that rig, she's adorable.
I followed you from Tabor :)
ReplyDeleteI share your pride
she is beautiful and talented.
My youngest granddaughter is
also talented in so many ways
so I know how your heart smile
and is so full when you watch her.