Dance Class

So far Paige really likes her dance class.  Although she said it "isn't very long" (only 1/2 hour), she seems to really enjoy going.  Putting her in her bodysuit, tights, and smoothing her hair into a bun and getting out the door actually takes longer than half an hour, but it is a nice Saturday morning activity.  We haven't had that many lessons yet where we've all been home, but the general plan for the future is for me to take Paige to the lesson giving Daddy and Rose some time to hang out at home together and get ready slowly.  At first there was a window for parents to view the kids in the class which was nice, but now the blinds are closed over the window, leaving the moms to text message and browse the internet on their phones.  I wish I could watch her class, but the lady who owns the studio mentioned that it was too distracting for this particular class.  I understand, as they are supposed to be learning and not looking at the mob of parents peering in the window. Some kids were crying, etc. As this is a private blog and I feel I can vent, I am quite irritated by the liberties that some parents are taking with the dance costume!! I went to the dance store they recommended and bought the specific shoes, etc that were required for the class. There was a long note about how it is important to have the proper attire, matching, etc.  Some people clearly are not following the rules which irritates me.  We also have random dress up clothes and sparkly slippers, but that was not what was on the list!! I am definitely all for following the rules and I hope to teach Paige to follow the rules by example.  Anyway, this is her all dressed up and ready to go to her lesson. 

Her friend Rebekah from school is in the class after her.  I'm glad they aren't in the same class as I feel Paige is a better listener and all around better student when she is by herself! And she will make seperate dance friends over the year, I assume.  As part of the "tuition" we had to pay for the costume which she will wear at the recital in June.  The recital is at Hamilton Place....a big deal.  Huge stage, big theater etc.  I am definitely looking forward to that.