For me, this year’s recital was different…in a good, beautiful way. I still did Avery’s make-up, but she did everything else….her own hair, gathering of all her costumes, preparation of her snacks, etc.
For recitals, I no longer go back to the dressing room with her; there is no helping with quick costume changes. In fact, she does so much on her own that I literally forgot I had to do her make-up for the 3:00 Saturday show!
It also escaped my mind to take pictures. Normally, I take pictures at dress rehearsal. She had so many dress rehearsals (ok…three) that I wasn’t at all of them and even the ones that I was at, I flat out forgot to take pictures. Good thing Avery took it upon herself to get professional pictures taken in most of her costumes! And they are great…I may actually buy some this year!
And for the first time ever, two of Avery’s dance performances in the Friday night show (Jazz III and Lyrical A), I had never seen before. I hadn’t even seen the costume, which she hid in her closet for several months.
I absolutely love watching the company dances over and over; at the same time, there was something really beautiful and special about watching a dance for the first time at recital.
In total Avery, performed Friday night in four dances:
- Days Like This – Lyrical A
- Mambo Italiano – Junior A CDC Jazz
- Baby I’m a Star – Jazz III
- Brand New Day – CDC
Saturday 3:00 afternoon show:
- Hold On – Junior A CDC Solo
- Consider Yourself – Junior A CDC Musial
- Brand New Day – CDC
Saturday 7:00 pm show:
- Landslide – Junior A CDC Solo Lyrical
- Brand New Day – CDC (that was the plan anyway)…
…Avery injured her already hurt knee in her second to last dance to the point she couldn’t walk and perform the final dance in production. She was heartbroken.
I went back to the dressing room after she was injured and seeing the girls and teachers come together to care and support her is truly heartwarming. What these girls have with one another is so incredibly special…a true gift.
Avery performed beautifully and it was extra rewarding to watch her perform her solo in front of close to 400 people. While there is more at stake performing a solo at a competition, there are far less people watching you. At recital, it’s all eyes on you!
As for her knee, we have had several appointment and have more to come…we are holding are breath and remaining calm for the news.
