End of Year Shows

The end of the school year brought the end of year shows for Chiara's classes. They both happened to be the same day so we were busy, busy!  (I unfortunately forgot my camera for gymnastics, but got a few shots with my phone)

Her bun almost actually looks legit!

Miss Erin was such a wonderful introduction to Ballet, we are really going to miss her!

 Here are some bonus shots from the photographer who came and got some shots of the girls during one of their classes.

 We have had such good experiences with our gym and ballet academy.  I'm so glad we had the good advice from other moms to choose a bit more serious places that focused on technique over show.  Not only do I really feel Chiara learned so much this year, it was also so much less pressure for my shy girl.  She really has come out of her shell this year and I'm so proud of all that she can do!  (And tiny girls are so adorable in their gymnastics and ballet classes!)

Tiny Ballerina

Although two is a bit early to start lessons, Chiara had a few friends who had already turned three starting Ballet this year so after letting her have a trial run we signed her up with them, and that little girl LOVES her ballet class.  It is so fun to see her huge smile as she follows the teacher and dances.  Her favorite part of class so far is doing plies and when they get to free form dance by themselves for the class and curtsy while everyone claps.  She is blessed with a very obedient spirit and really loves her teacher Miss Erin. I love that she's learning the foundations of classical ballet in a studio that skips wasting time on recitals and costumes and focuses on training and discipline   Chiara seems to thrive with structure and I think that all those little girls in pink leos are so stinkin cute!