Yesterday was the last day of spring break ballet camp... and the big "performance" of Peter Rabbit. Admittedly, the recital was light on ballet. Instead, it was heavy on running-leaping-twirling and full of giggles and smiles.
Lee and I are still cloudy on the story of Peter Rabbit. The performance must have been a modern-minimalist interpretation of this children's classic because we're still scratching our heads. We do know that Amelia played the role of "Cottontail" who must have been a long distance runner in the story, as our girl completed many laps around the dance room.
Story details aside, lack of actual ballet dancing aside, you'd never seen two more proud parents the Lee and me leaving the dance studio yesterday morning. As far as were concerned... we've got ourselves a prima ballerina!
Today was the first day of spring break ballet camp - Peter Rabbit. Amelia couldn't have been happier! She was in the car at 8:15a even though we didn't need to leave until 8:40a. Once we arrived at Triangle Youth Ballet, she rushed in, put on her ballet shoes, and ran to the dance room. She never stopped dancing the entire three hours her teacher said. I'm guessing she never stopped smiling either!
Here are some photos and a few seconds of her warm up...
Oh, how I love summer camp! That used to mean that I loved going to summer camp. Now it means that I love dropping my child off at summer camp.
Thankfully, Amelia loves it. Maybe too much.
I wish I had a picture - or better yet, a video - of picking her up this afternoon... complete meltdown. All it took was one tiny peek at Mom and Amelia began sobbing "I don't want to leave. GO AWAY! I don't want to go home!" It's a good thing I was wearing my mother-tough-skin today or I might be a bit heartbroken over that statement. I'm used to Amelia crying when I come to get her from an activity. This is nothing new. She has a hard time ending the fun. But today's outburst set a new record on the Amelia-tear-o-meter. I even came prepared with a "treat" offering (SweetTarts)... "NO Mom! I don't want a treat! I want to stay!"
While we won't be submitting Amelia's application to Julliard just yet, her passion for dance has come alive!
Today was her first "performance" - a recital of Cinderella... five Cinderellas to be exact. (No one wanted to be a step-sister!) Can't say there was a great deal of dancing, but there were many chasses, arabesque attempts, runs across the stage, and smiles - lots of thrilled smiles.
It was helpful to know the story of Cinderella to follow the dance. And, boy, do the Brinsons know the story of Cinderella... at least the Disney version. I think my favorite part was when the mice turned into horses to pull the carriage to the ball. Each dancer got a chance to play the lead role, so we got to watch five renditions of "going to the ball." Amelia barely made it into her carriage (see video below).
At one point - during the dance, Amelia took a break to come over and tell us that she was now a "mice." Sweet giggles could be heard throughout the audience. (When I say "audience" think six other proud parents.)
Lucky for us, Amelia is signed up for another week of ballet camp in July - Twelve Dancing Princesses. Can't wait for that recital!
A prima ballerina is born! Amelia went to her first day of ballet camp this morning. It ended much better than it started.
900am - On the way to the dance studio, Amelia said "Mom, I don't want to go to ballet camp. I want to stay home and play with my toys." I asked her to give it a try and we continued on.
Jump to noon... I arrive to pick up Amelia and upon seeing me she shouts "GO AWAY! I want to stay. I don't want to go home!" Clearly, she was having a good time. Who wouldn't prancing around in pink leotards, princess costumes, hula-hoops, and ribbons?!
Stay tuned for an unbiased* review of her first dance performance this Friday. "Cinderella" is the ballet and as of today, Amelia says her role is one of the "evil stepsisters." I hope it's not close-casting!
(*Who am I kidding - "unbiased" - the girl could be the most uncoordinated, totally lacking in grace and dance ability, and I'd still think she was the best in the class! Such is love.)
Yesterday was the last day of spring break ballet camp... and the big "performance" of Peter Rabbit. Admittedly, the recital was light on ballet. Instead, it was heavy on running-leaping-twirling and full of giggles and smiles. 
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