Thursday, January 12, 2012

First Ballet Class-EVER

Heidi Anne had her first Ballet class. She LOVED it!  We were considering something like the rec center (which was more in our budget-but not the caliber we were hoping for.)  But, we thought, she's three and who cares if they do jazz, ballet, and hip hop--at least we can afford it. 
Thanks to our co-workers and the HR department we were informed that we receive a discounted tuition rate with the Civic Ballet. Que Choir. It's only ballet and nothing but ballet. Even better, the instructors are active ballerina's themselves and they offer classes at all levels and age groups 3 and up. 
She LOVED her first class. (Sadly, I made us a little late because I got the locations mixed up). Who knew that they didn't practice at the theater in which they hold performances-but in a totally different location? Minus that set back we were only 10 or so minutes late.
 Another thing I learned-for her age group it's a Mommy and Me class. I also learned that the other 2 moms are former ballet or drill dancers as well. Lucky for me everyone is very forgiving to a stiff jointed mother with a happy go lucky child. 
Heidi Anne wanted it to never end. She kept saying, "Oh this song is sooo pretty!". The teacher then explained how it's classical music, and she gets to listen to it every time she comes to class. She got to learn pretty ballet moves and dance around with new friends. When class ended she began to cry. She wanted it to be longer. It was  only after her instructor and I were able to explain that we'll come back next week was she willing to leave the room. 
 As soon as we got home she couldn't wait to show Daddy all she was learning. She learned to prance, first and second positions, and how you should walk just like you have a pretty princess crown on your head that you don't want to fall and break (or good posture for us common folk).
 I love the instructor! She was making everything so much fun for the girls. I was a little worried with the Mommy and Me class-but now I like it. If nothing else I can see and learn what she is learning. It's a smaller class size as well-so the girls get more personal attention as well as special One on One time with their moms. 

Who knows how long she'll keep it up, so far I think the outlook is pretty good. To be able to take her to one of the best schools around for the same price as the rec center-that's just icing on the cake. So she'll be going here for as long as our office supports the Civic Ballet.  
And My Little Heidi Anne, Too! 

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