Ever since Kaitlynn turned 3 this past summer, I had been thinking about enrolling her in dance and gymnastics classes. Some of her friends take classes, and they are really learning a lot more than just dance skills. The classes help the young girls learn discipline, following directions, group participation, and independence.
After Kaitlynn watched the Olympics this past summer and noticed the gymnasts, she began asking more questions and showing more interest. Then she happened to watch the show "Dora's Fantastic Gymnastics" on Nickelodeon and that sealed the deal. She begged to take gymnastics like Dora! I went ahead and signed her up for both a beginner gymnastics class along with a tap/ballet combination class at a local studio.
Kaitlynn was SO excited on the first day of dance class. She loved her dance outfit and seemed ready to go. Surprisingly, she was very shy with the teacher and didn't participate well for the first few classes. I was beginning to think I would have to pull her out, but she finally began to follow directions and participate well in the class after a few weeks.
Her gymnastics class is a completely different story. She was sold from the first day. She LOVES it! I mean, what's not to love -- running, jumping, trampolines, sommersaults, ribbons... it's a kid's dream!
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| The dance leotards are so precious! |
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| Practicing her stretches for ballet. |
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| She's got the pose down already. |
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| Sometimes we have to run errands in our leotards. Love this smile! |
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| Bad pic through the window, but how cute are these girls in their tap shoes? Love! |
OK- now THIS is cute! Oh my goodness! Love, love, love it! The outfits, the shoes, the smiles, the poses. Goodness me- what more could a little girl ask for. I can only imagine your joy as you watch her, sweetness it is! I CAN'T wait for Sarah to start these classes. I mean really...what girlie fun!
ReplyDeleteI'm doing a mommy and me gymnastics class with Sarah now and it really is fun. She is all over the place-loving it all!
Yes, those leotards are absolutely adorable on your baby girl! Dance and gymnastics are great activities for building confidence and all the other developmental skills you mentioned. Hats off to Dora for sealing the deal. =) You'll have to keep us updated with more pictures as the classes go on. Maybe even a video or two - hint, hint. ;-)
ReplyDeleteSo stinking precious! Love little girls that still have the chubby little bodies in those dance outfits. So cute. Can't wait to see more pictures.
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