Spring Dance Recital

I just finished the Spring Dance Recital!  And it was a big hit!  There were 5 dance pieces and nearly 50 dancers!  I had a great semester with these super cute and talented dancers!

I like to run my dance recitals a little differently than your average recital.  First, I make sure all of our costumes are modest and age appropriate!  No excuses, and no compromises.  These little sweeties, don't need to be showing off too much skin!  They need to be young, innocent and perfectly covered up! 
Its my show, I do what I want!  ha ha

Second, I make sure all of my music is clean and upbeat.  All of our songs have a good message!  Kids grow up way to fast, and I figure this helps slow things down the way that they were intended to be.  Third, I introduce each and every dancer out on the stage one by one and tell a few things about her.  I want them all to feel special, not just a part of a big group!  I want the audience to know a little bit more and I want the dancers to feel like they have individual worth.  After the recital is done, the dancers go greet their parents, and then I call them back out on the stage one by one and present them with a personalized award.  I really give thought and consideration to each of my dancers strengths and improvements throughout the semester.

Here is my Kaylee-girl receiving her award!  LOVE HER!

 

There are refreshments following the recital (that parents help me out with)!  

This is Kaylee's favorite part.  ha ha

She is a sucker for treats with a dance theme!

Our jazz hand pose!  I will miss these dancers all summer, but look forward to seeing them in the fall!

I want to thank all of the parents that helped with finding costumes, making streamers, bringing treats or supplies to the recital, and mostly thank you for allowing me the opportunity to teach your sweethearts dance!

I have the greatest job EVER!