Dance Recital

 It’s not until you sit in a full auditorium waiting for your 4-year-old granddaughter to make her debut at her first dance recital, that you learn to forget the critiquing, forget the two thumbs up, or the five star review or however you would grade the recital.

I think most people leave their competiveness at the door, unless they are hoping for a dance future for their child. All a normal family member wants is for the child or grandchild to enjoy themselves and be happy. They want the child to be able to at least walk out on the stage, participate in their dance, or at least try.

At the recital that I attended, there were well over 20 acts. My granddaughter’s dance number was around #23, and then there would be a spectacular grand finale! I have to say – my granddaughter, Camryn (CJ) was a pro in my eyes and in the eyes of her family and friends. She made it on stage and she performed her dance routine to the delight of all of us. The music for the recital was based on the Disney movies.

The finale was the best part – where everyone was relaxed and happy and to the little one’s delight, they were serenaded by a woman dressed and looking like Elsa from the recent Disney hit movie, Frozen.

And there was C.J. with all the others, smiling and rocking out to the song from Frozen. C. J. really enjoyed herself and that’s what really counted!

Thanks for the enjoyment of a Saturday and the realization that there are more than scores to an event. The pure enjoyment is what it is all about!