Congrats Grace!!

Well, we've had a big decision to make over the last week. Grace was recently invited to join the competition dance troupe for her dance school. Why a big decision you may ask? Well, first there is the cost then the commitment. I know that Grace really enjoys her dance classes but she is still a little young to know if it is something that she is serious about and will continue to stick with. After receiving the appropriate information and finding out all details about this journey it started to sound like something we could slowly work ourselves into this year. I guess they start them out on a trial team for the first year which means she will start practice soon to compete in March at the Showstoppers competition in Madison. They will only do one competition for this year to get the feel for it. She will also perform the same dance for the recital in the spring. The cost was considerably less expensive this year since there is only one competition. However, if she decides to stick with it the commitment and expenses get bigger. I am glad we can try it out to get a taste of what is in store. I decided to go to her dance classes the other night and stay to watch the whole 1 1/2 hours that she does Tap, ballet and Jazz to see how she is doing and if she takes it seriously. I have to say I was quite impressed. She really gets into what she is doing and puts 100% into every class. Might I also add that she certainly does seem to have the talent there also. She was right in time to her tap music and instruction and seemed to be building some poise in ballet with nice turnout with her feet during her ballet positions which is uncommon at this young of age. Seeing her in class I know now she is in her element. That gives me the confidence and eagerness to bring this opportunity to the table for her. I know it will be quite a bit of money to put out if she decides to stick with it but as long as she shows the commitment and eagerness to put forth the effort its worth every bit! She will have to understand that there may be some compromise and decisions to make with all of this, so this will really test how committed she truly is. I think if she is serious about dance that this will be great for her to get the chance to use her talent a little more than just once a year in a recital and will establish a goal for her to attain. I am looking forward to her having something out there to excel at and work hard for. So... let the competition begin!!!