Continuing on the ballet theme. Last weekend, Mia performed in the spring gala for her ballet academy. It was one of those shmancy fancy things with a champagne reception before the performance began. I used to think that these things were so pretentious and try hard….but I’m secretly getting accustomed to these Greenwich ways. Now, I can hang out in the MidWest with the best of them, but I also appreciate celebrating all of the hard work that the girls put in (and the money the parents have spent) with a little bit of a pre-event party. Did we drink? No. But we appreciated the atmosphere.
For the performance, the girls danced to “Simple Gifts” which was also a song Mia played at one of her past piano recitals (we are having to put piano behind us for right now which makes us very sad). We were so happy with the choice. The dance was so pretty and energetic and showcased what the class had learned over the past few months. It made my heart happy. No other way to say it. Here are a few photos from behind the scenes and also a video clip of the dance taken by a friend’s husband.
Also, one of Mia’s teachers dances with ABT…and performs with Misty Copeland!! Yes, we are stupidly excited about that. I don’t care much about celebrities, but since Mia LOVES Misty….it makes us a bit giddy. Anyway, here are a few clips.
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