Darling Dancers

So the little N. had her first dance class today—once I realized there was a class that she and her sister could be in together, I signed up pretty much immediately.  The class has a bit less “technique” taught than the last class K. was in, but she’s not old enough to really mind.  In fact, she introduced herself to a sweet girl (similar in age) at the beginning of class and they were ‘buddies’ throughout, even exchanging a hug at the end of class.

(And sorry the colors and lighting are so odd in these pictures—I was mostly helping N. and just snapped some pictures at the end of class.  By that time, I didn’t want to be The Mom Who Changes Her Camera’s Lens At Dance Class.)

Oh. My. Lawd.  Such sweet baby pudges!

And N. went back and forth between dancing and following along, and wanting to be held.  There was a lot of “mom participation” (meaning I should have worn my dancin’ shoes) as the kids warmed up to the class.  K. did a great job—it was really neat to see the difference from her first dance class to this one, after having 12 other classes under her belt.  She jumped right in, followed directions, went with the flow, and a whole host of other things I didn’t imagine possible when she first started.  I think she’ll really thrive in preschool this fall.

When we paused in the middle of class to hear a story, N. sat briefly on my lap, then proceeded to walk over to each mother/daughter pair and greet them individually.  She’d make eye contact, say “hah” in her southern gentleman voice, and try to shake their hands.  Seriously.  She circulated the entire room and waited patiently for the littler kids to notice her.  I think she plans to run for public office someday.

Poor N. tried to reach the barre and was too short, even with her arms fully extended.  Then she wouldn’t stand still for a photo op.

Helping the teacher pick up the hearts at the end of class:

N’s such a sweet little person!

K. has started to be a really big help in taking care of her sister—holding her hand when needed and just generally showing her what to do.

This makes my heart melt!