Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Olivia and Brennady had a little performance at their dance studio. We invited Jerry and Carma and Carma's daughter Christy. Christy brought her cute kiddos, Acacia and Kyler with her. They liked the performance so much they are going to sign up for ballroom dancing too! I am excited they are going to dance with us!! We needed some more little dancers.

Getting ready to dance.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Gem State Competition 02/27/2011

Brennady and Olivia looking like they actually like each other. They did awesome. Olivia took 3rd in the Cha Cha and 4th in the Swing. Brennady took 4th in the Cha Cha and the Swing.


In this Tango, Keneisha and Mickey took 1st place. Keneisha is fascinating to watch dance. She has found such passion in ballroom dancing....this from the girl that we bought double reinforced knees on her pants cuz she was always running around on her hands and knees pretending to be a horse. I was stunned when she came to me and asked to take ballroom. My gorgeous tom boy was gonna do something girlie...I couldn't believe it.

Taushi was soooooo nervous for this Tango. This was her first competition. She hasn't had the opportunity to perform much but she has been putting in the practice and the talent is showing. I know that she could be great. She took 6th place in this Tango. Keneisha and her didn't have to compete against each other this time. Keneisha danced up a level from Nataushia. I am so proud of Taushi for her hard work and dedication. She is really turning out to be a good dancer too.


This is Keneisha's dance partner. They have been dancing together for about 2 years now. They put in a ton of work. Keneisha takes regular classes 3 days a week for 1 hour. Then she takes ballet 1 day a week for an hour. She also has private lessons for an hour before her Wednesday class. After her Friday class she stays at the dance studio while Arica teaches adults various dances and practices with her partner until 9 or 10 at night. Her dedication is amazing.