Showstoppers

Another competition and the second weekend in a row! This one was a lot less stressful for Paige than last week because it was only performing, no classes, etc. It started out very stressful for me, however...I always pack everything and then bring Paige in to confirm we have all costume parts and dance shoes. Even though I had already looked at everything a couple times, this time I noticed a glittery smear in the bag with her mini line costume. The putty we had misplaced at last week's competition got in the bag and there was putty all through the tulle!! I managed to stay pretty calm but knew she/we would be in trouble/wouldn't be allowed to dance in mini line if we couldn't fix it. I managed to figure out a way to fix it using rubbing alcohol but I was worried for a bit! Crazy way to start the weekend!

We carpooled up with a friend Friday night and the girls got some swimming in and then it was off to bed. Saturday was all of Paige's group dances. Mini line, then awards, then tap, lyrical and jazz. Mini line got double platinum and 1st overall, her other groups got platinum and scored 3rd (jazz), 4th (lyrical), and 5th (tap) overall! We had time for more swimming that night and then the next morning I was in charge of getting Paige and her friend ready for trio. There was a last minute change of time when they bumped up her dance by 30 minutes but I had gotten up really early because I didn't know how long it would take to get two of them ready so we were fine! Pat and Owen were driving up that morning to see her trio perform and literally walked into competition as she was getting on stage! They cut it a little close but got to see the whole thing:) Her trio ended up scoring a platinum and 1st overall for duos/trios 8 and under! Such an exciting moment!!

Showstopper!

I have no idea when this picture was taken because it wasn't mine!

These girls are great at organizing themselves for pictures

Goofball!

Burnin Up! Appropriate posing by the fire extinguisher:)

Mini Line awards

Group awards

Ready for trio!

Three goofballs

Solo/duo/trio awards

The girls with their choreographer/teacher, Miss Rachel

Maeve, Miley, Arden and Paige

Made it just in time!

Guess how many of these people wanted to pose for this picture:)