Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Sarah wins First Place Queen for her "Carmen" solo





Sarah really did a beautiful job on her "Carmen" solo. She has worked so hard on it. She was graceful and poised as she executed every step. She was so nervous before going on stage. Everyone in her company, teacher and dancer alike, went crazy cheering her on when they called her name so she could go up and receive her First Place Queen trophy and her tiara. She came home with some pretty HUGE trophies . Hard work pays off in the end.



Sarah's Tapp Team Routine wins HUGE


This was my favorite team routine. It was so original and clever and the girls really blew them away. They performed this to a techno version of "Pink Panther" The girls not only took first place, but they also received the "Grand Champion Overall High Point Winner" trophy. They had the most fun with this routine I think. You could see it in their faces, they had to try to not laugh.

Sarah and Hannah take third place




Sarah and Hannah were amazing. They have practiced so hard for so long and they really shined up there. There were so many girls at the competition, their trophy was a great accomplishment. After the competition was over the teachers received the grading sheets and comments from judges. The judges said that they had incredible timing and precision in the technique of their dance. They too received a deduction that caused them a higher trophy because the judges said that they were too advanced for their age category. So what do you say to something like that? Don't do too good? your too young to be that good? Quite the compliment if you ask me. You should see these two dance they are fantastic!

Sarah's trio wins fourth place


Sarah, Samantha and Ashley were fun and sassy in their trio routine. They really lit up the stage. The judges said they exhibited incredible energy and skill. These three received a deduction in points because they were too good for their age category according to the judges...Go figure. This is such a fun dance you should see it. borrow my CD.


Sarah's Competition Team Routines Win Second


This was their ballet routine performend to "Stars and Stripes" they took second place. It was beautiful and very original.


This was their Jazz routine performed to "You Can't Stop the Beat" they took second on this one also.

Mason and the Third Grade Country Fair

Mason and Ethan both did their reports on Spain. They are good buddies



Mason did his report on Spain for the Country Fair this year. He wore a bullfighter costume his grandmother bought when she went to Spain a few years ago. The whole grade learned songs in several different languages for the program. The Country Fair is one of the best events at our school. He had such a good time.