Pretty Ballerina

At Aria's dance studio they are really big on teaching the kids from the very start proper ballet technique.  I am always in awe of how graceful and poised she is when I see her dance.  Right before Christmas they let the parents come in a watch their class so the girls could show us all they have learned so far.

Aria is at the end on the left.

I don't know where she got that flexibility from.

Prima Ballerina

Aria is the tiniest little thing, she looks like the youngest one in class.  After watching her though a Grandmother came up to Mike and I and asked us where Aria had taken dance before.  This is her first serious ballet class, but she has always just been a natural when it comes to dance.  Love watching how she just lights up when she is out there dancing.

Our Little Dancing Rudolph

 Aria's dance class had a little winter concert before Christmas.  The first dance they were in these big stockings for the first part.  They were so cute!

The second dance they got reindeer ears and red noses for a tap dance number.

  I love watching Aria dance.  She loves every minute of it and she is so into it.  Her dance teacher asked to have her moved up to the next class because she sees a lot of dancing promise in her.

Santa came to see the girls and Aria actually sat on his lap!  Wonders never cease.  

First Dance Concert for Aria

Aria has been working hard at learning her dance for her first dance concert. The dance is to "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie, Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" and it is full of lots of hip shaking and cute little moves. What's cuter than five little 3 and 4 year olds in sequins, polka dots and hair bows shaking their little bums?!

On Saturday night we went and watched Aria dance. She wasn't scared one bit and was so ready to perform. Unfortunately she didn't end up in the right starting point and did the first third of the dance in someone else's spot. It was pretty funny watching her go through the moves while the other little girl kept telling her to get off of her polka dot. But she didn't let it faze her and once she finally got to the right spot she did a stellar job.

I would of had some video but a big guy walked right in front of me and blocked my camera as he walked down the aisle. Bummer! I did get a picture of her though in her costume and full hair and makeup.

She was so patient as I curled and sprayed her hair. Her hair doesn't keep curl very well so I had to break out every hair product I own. She loved the makeup, but have you ever tried to put mascara on a 4 year old? Not the easiest of tasks.

We had so much fun watching her and the other dancers. After her dance I went and got her so she could watch the other dances. She loved every minute of it. Watching her brought back sweet memories of dance lessons and concerts years ago. Dance was such a big part of my life when I was younger and holds such great memories for me, especially since I danced so much with my sister Tiffany. I still wish I could find a dance class I could go to now. If you hear of any, let me know!

Dancing Queen

Since Aria was a little baby she's been bopping to the beat of music.  She LOVES to Dance!  Whenever any music comes on she just can't resist moving in some way.  In the car her feet are always moving with the beat and sometimes her head and shoulders start going.  She is so fun to watch.  A couple of nights ago she started getting into one of her dancing grooves and I just had to grab the camera.  Enjoy our little Dancing Star!

Of course Chase couldn't resist performing in front of the camera, so here is their audition tape for Dancing with the Stars.  Don't they make a cute couple?!