Spring Dance

Sylvia and Eric finished up another semester of dance class with Miss Aubrey.  Rather than having a spring share, the parents were invited to sit in on a dance class to see all of the activities the kids do.  It was so much fun to watch what both classes have been learning this semester.  Sylvia has been in dance for a few years now and I can really see how much she's grown.  Miss Aubrey does such a great job with all of them and has so much patience for the little ones.

Winter Dance Share

Eric joined Sylvia in dance this fall and they both now take classes from Miss Aubrey.  Sylvia had a little bit of trouble adjusting to dance class after a full day of school but she's settling in well now.  Eric has been dancing along with Sylvia for some time now and I think he's excited to finally have a class to go to.  Thanks to Miss Aubrey for investing in my little ones.

Pre-Ballet (Sylvia)

Wee Worship (Eric)

Eric has a friend in his class and this is how they wanted to pose together.  I sometimes wonder what class is like with these two in it but I haven't gotten any bad reports.

We Like Sheep

This fall, Sylvia had the opportunity to be a part of Parkview Church's performance of We Like Sheep.  She has been very interested in theater and this was the perfect entry.  A big thank you to Beth Noeller and the other helpers for all their time.  The kids practiced on Saturday and Sunday mornings for a couple of months before the big performance in November.  All of the sheep memorized Psalm 23 and recited it.  Sylvia's dance class also performed so she was a busy girl that evening.  Sylvia wanted to make sure pastor Jeff knew about the play so she asked me to call and invite him.  He picked her up and gave her a big hug after the performance and thanked her for the special invitation.

with the cast before the show started

the sheep reciting psalm 23

performing with her dance class

my cute little sheep during the show

Summer Cousin Visit

We enjoyed a week long visit from our cousin this summer.  The girls had so much fun playing together all week and did a good job of including Eric.  Margaret was here for dance camp.  At the end of the week, the dancers shared what they'd been working on.  They could also prepare something on their own if they'd like.  So, we watched on of Sylvia's old dance videos and the three of them practiced all week.

Spring Share

We were blessed again to have take dance at Parkview with Miss Aubrey.  Aubrey shares her love for dance and her love for the Lord with our little ones and all of us moms are so thankful for that!

1st dance recital

Sylvia's dance teacher put together a small recital for some of her students.  Not all of the girls in our class could come but we made it along with two others.  The girls worked hard all semester to learn this.  Sylvia also learned the words to the song and I hear her singing it around the house.

Fall Wee Dance

Sylvia participated in dance again this fall with Miss Aubrey at Parkview.  She loves it and it has been wonderful to see her grow in so many ways because of it.  A few of the girls were able to dance at a recital with some of Aubrey's other students.  You can check it out in the last video.

Summer Wee Worship

Sylvia participated in dance again at Parkview this summer.  She loves it and loves to dance at home now too.  She often tells me that she got to try on Miss Aubrey's ballerina shoes.  We're so thankful for this opportunity and for all the work Miss Aubrey does with the girls.  She is truly wonderful with them.  Eric joined in for a bit during the last class as you can see from the video below.

 

 

Parkview Dance

Sylvia had the opportunity to take a dance class at Parkview this semester with Aubrey Smith. After her previous dance experience, I wasn't sure if I was going to sign her up. I went ahead a did hoping that she would enjoy it more being at church and with girls she knew. She had a wonderful time and is disappointed that dance is done for now. Parents were able to sit in and watch the last class to see what the girls have been working on. It was so fun to see all of the activities Miss Aubrey had planned. She did a wonderful job of keeping this moving with the age group she was working with

Stavia, Karuna, Sylvia, Olivia, Lydia, Elizabeth, Hannah, Bella, Naomi and Samantha were all in the class together.


Stavia, Karuna and Sylvia


Hannah, Elizabeth, Sylvia and Karuna going fishing for a fish or a boot.
Freeze dance



Sylvia and Olivia pairing up during freeze dance.

Sylvia talked a lot about how Miss Aubrey sprinkled water on them and they grew into flowers.
Miss Aubrey ended the class by letting each girl do a free dance across the room. It was very entertaining to see what each girl choose to do.


Our attempt at a group picture.

Rec Department Dance

Sylvia took a seven week dance class through the Iowa City Rec Department this fall. Although she looked very cute in her leotard...dance was not her favorite activity. I could often peek through the window and see her rolling around on the ground, sitting at the side of the room and occasionally wearing the teachers tap shoes and stomping around. I should have gotten some pictures of those. She did usually enjoy the free dance time at the end of class which you can see from the video below. In January, she will be participating in a small dance class with other girls at our church. I'm hoping the more familiar environment as well as a few friendly faces will make this experience more enjoyable for her. If not, we may be taking a break from ballet.