Start of Something New

We have been trying to find a structured physical activity for Madison to participate in.  She has really wanted to take dance.  We finally found a dance class that worked in our schedule and budget.  Thursday she starts dance class.  She will be in a combination class that will teach both ballet and tap.  We had thought that she would have class from 5-6 but when we got confirmation on the time it is really going to be from 4-5.  This created an issue since her bus doesn't get back to Gladbrook until 4.  Thankfully classes are in Reinbeck and so she will get to walk to lessons after school and get herself ready for class. She is so excited.  I am not so excited.  I am having to admit that she is growing up and is able to do things on her own.  I will have to get the boys from school and then go to Reinbeck to get her from class. 

Her teacher has a dress code of classic black long sleeve leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes and black taps with ties.  Once she gets that she can get a short sleeve leotard.  She is also allowed to wear a skirt and leg warmers.  Here she is in her dance attire.

Ready for Ballet

Ready for Tap

She says she can't wait to dance in her tap shoes. I am sure that the kitchen floor will get lots of use as she practices.  Hopefully this will give her something to look forward too and give her a positive outlet for her energy.