This past week we started back into our fall routines; school, hockey (Cam), gymnastics (Cuyler) and dance (Eva). Our load is a bit heavier this year with Eva's dance. Last year she took jazz and acro and she absolutely loved it. She cried herself to sleep the night of her recital, when … [Read more...]
Ballet Slippers, Medals and (Surprisingly) Fun
The first time I ever heard the term, I thought it was a joke, or at least a chuckle-worthy oxymoron: competitive ballet.I mean, really? Dance -- and maybe particularly ballet -- is an art. And the very nature of art (at least in my understanding) is so rooted in personal expression that I couldn't … [Read more...]
I Quit!
My girls are kind of sick of ballet.The classes I paid through the nose for, they are just kind of "meh" about it all and could take them or leave them."I don't want to do ballet anymore, mom," Avelyn explained. "I want to do gymnastics."I asked her at the start of the year which she'd prefer and … [Read more...]
Tiny Dancers, Huge Pricetag
I just shelled out a huge chunk of change so our two eldest girls would could do ballet next fall.If it weren't for some generous birthday money contributions, I don't think we'd have been able to afford it. And it's got me thinking about kids' activities and which ones are worth the sacrifice (of … [Read more...]
A Kick in the Butt
So, in spite of my looming half-marathon, I'm finding it very hard to stay motivated and fit with my running regime. The days are cold, the routes are snowy and my bed is warm...what's a girl to do?What I've noticed is a trend towards a whole variety of new fitness classes out there, and I'm looking … [Read more...]
Tulle Cool
a.k.a. To the Pointea.k.a. Barre NoneThere is no end to the ballet-inspired puns, and thanks to Black Swan, ballet is the hottest trend of the season.There are so many ways to work this trend into your early Spring wardrobe. Start with an easy ballet bun pulling everything back and off your … [Read more...]
Dance Fever
"We need to practice her dancing."This is what my wife said to me this morning after Pea finished her dance class. She goes once a week to prance, gallop, macarena and chicken her way around the dance floor and we haven't been doing all that great a job in helping her learn her steps.Well, … [Read more...]