Dancing Diva

This weekend was the weekend of Dance.  Shannon had 5, yes FIVE, dance recitals.  I only took her to four because I wasn't going to have her miss soccer for dance.  (sorry, that's just the type of Mom that I am).

Anyhow....

She's been taking a class called "Jazzy Hip Hop" since September.  I was highly skeptical of how much she was learning because last time she took a dance class all she did was stare at herself in the mirror.

Now, first thing's first. 

Hair:  pulled back into a tight ponytail with a flower so we could see here easily from the audience.

Sparkles:  Yes, apparently every girl dance needs to have copious quantities of sparkles.  In their hair, on their arms, legs, everywhere.

Make-up:  according to the 'pros' you simply MUST wear make up on the stage otherwise you look washed out.  Well.  This made Shannon's day.  My little girly girl loved having me put eyeshadow and lipstick on.

Girl of the weekend

 It's waaayyyy more fun waiting your turn when your buddy Sophia is around:

Almost time to go on, she was listening VERY intently to the instructions.

 Seriously? How sweet is she?

Now I have to say, we were very luck in that her dance costume was just a set of shorts and a tank top with knee-high socks.  Very appropriate for  a 5 year old, and also reusable in the summer.  That's my kind of costume!!

And here it is. After 8 months of rigorous and intensive training.... the show: