Leila had her dance recital on May 31st and we couldn't have been more proud of her. Earlier in the month Leila had her dress rehearsal and it didn't go well. She didn't want to leave my side, and refused to go out on stage unless I went with her and wanted me to stay by her side through the whole performance but didn't want me to look at her. So I was a little bit worried about how she would do for the actual performance. The other things that were stressing me out were her costume and doing her hair. She has refused to wear leotards for the last couple of months and getting her hair done is all dependent on her mood. Well the day of the performance came and she was already telling me she wasn't going. She went swimming that morning and really needed a bath. So that afternoon when I began to get her ready she had a major melt down. I decided to take her to the store and let her pick out some makeup to get her excited. That did the trick, she came home got bathed, let me do her hair and put costume on with no complaint. It was a miracle! We got there a little early so we could get decent seats and we did a lot of talking about walking out on stage all by herself.
(she loved the lip gloss I bought her and spent about 30 minutes just putting it on)
When it was her classes turn I walked her back stage and she started to freak a little. When the girls went to lineup and all the moms left and I just told her that I had to go. She kind of freaked so I gave her a few more minutes and then she finally yelled at me to leave. She walked out on the stage like such a big girl and did her entire dance. We were so proud of her and so excited for her accomplishment.
(she is the second from the left, sorry the picture is aweful)
She came off stage just smiling and so excited. When it was time for her second dance she went back stage easily and just waved and smiled at me as I walked away. I knew she was proud of herself when she finished and she couldn't stop smiling and telling me how much she loves dance. Good job Leila girl!
Leila backstage with her friend Alyssa
Jazz dance to "Good day Sunshine"
Tap is her favorite to do but she loved dancing to this song and her teacher told me Leila knew the routine better than anyone in her class (so I'm glad she actually did it)
Back stage with her friend Daisy
