my little ballerina

waiting to go

so excited!

finishing touches


and off we go!


the bun


the ballet bag


the ballerina in boots


tying ribbons


listening, learning and watching


first step - toe tap


dancing with the girls - heel toe


look at that concentration


freestyle?


first position with friend Molly


tippy toes


tondu


class is over!!!

Having danced quite seriously myself, people have always asked if I was going to put Kylee in ballet as well. I have always answered, "I don't know, we'll see if she's interested!" Well, today was the day that my Kylee took her first dance class - a combined tap/ballet class with 4 other little girls. From the moment I heard about it, I thought it was perfect. A Christian teacher with 4 daughters of her own who taught ballet classes in a room rented from a church. It was low key and nothing too serious. Kylee was so excited, of course, and surprised me at how quickly she caught on. I've never thought of my Kylee girl as graceful, but today, glowing in her very pink leotard and tutu with a face full of joy and determination, following the teacher's movements perfectly, she looked very graceful indeed. Way to go, little Ky!!