On Being a Dancer

The weekend was filled with tulle and ribbons as Gracie participated in her first dance recital. She had a great time, but think more than the actual dancing, she liked having her hair and makeup done...


wearing a tutu...


hanging out with other little girls in equally cute outfits...



posing for pictures...



and getting flowers.


As for the dancing, here she is at dress rehearsal. All the girls were a bit distracted by the coaching from the wings, the bustle of the audience, and the change in routine. Gracie in particular missed a couple of the steps, much to her dismay. On recital day, though, she was spot on and quite lovely.




In a dancer, there is a reverence for such forgotten things
as the miracle of the small beautiful bones
and their delicate strength. ~Martha Graham


Our Beautiful Ballerina