The heel-clap-clap step is one of Harper's favorites. She can nail it!
"Singing in the Rain..."
"...what a glorious season, I'm happy again!"
I was glad to see that she's not doing everything lefty style this recital. At the Christmas show, she was doing all the steps opposite, but this go around she was starting to turn the right way, point with the right foot, etc.
I just love the contrast between the teachers' legs and the kids' in this photo.
Good buddies enjoying the stage, each other, the dance!
a 3 year old's arabesque... charming.
a particularly cool moment where Harper got into the lyrics and hammed it up a bit
another favorite step, the releve with the swirly hands above
the Finale... "there's NO business like SHOW business..."
the post-show pride
pretty pleased with herself
"Bigsie" the Ballerina and her happy Mama
the two rascally rabbits after the show
Birdie tolerating another photo with her buddy Sydnie, ever-ready to pose
Something about her expression here, the flowers, and the tutu makes me think of Degas.No extended arms or lanky legs, but the post-show glow and
the tremendous beauty on this little dancer is definitely art.
When Aunt Carie asked her later if she "was the best one" (classic Carie), Harper said "yes, because I got two bouquets and everyone else got one!" She was very proud of herself, which is a big part of our goal with ballet. Overall-- so fun!
