Bea's been going to ballet class. She waited a whole year, impatiently, for the chance to go. You have to be four. It's really called "Creative Movement" but since all the little ladies show up in tutus and ballet slippers and they all call it "ballet class" well, that's what it must be. Yesterday the ballet teacher got really ambitious and tried to teach the ten little dancers a routine. It was mayhem. Utter mayhem! Cute, but very chaotic.
It's so fun to watch a gaggle of girls dance without any bit of self-consciousness. I wish I knew some way to keep them in that place -- where they aren't worried about their size or how they look to anyone else or if they're doing it "right" or like the other kids. They just dance however they want and enjoy themselves. So sweet.
*AND, this is kind of exciting! This pic made the front page of Explore! Whoopee!*
Have a great weekend all.
13 comments:
Beautiful.
Way to go!
Gorgeous photo. Way cool to see it at Explore. I am also loving your header photo.
It really is a beautiful photo, Diane. Of all your amazing shots, this has to be one of the best.
jan
Gracie just finished her second year in "creative movement." At her school they can start at 3. It's really brought her out of her shell, such a shy tyke! This year they were bumblebees at the recital.
I can plainly see why that photo is getting attention - it's really special.
pink and tutus. like a glimpse into the future for me!
so cool about the front page!! yay you!!!
yes super exciting on our front page!!! and well i still dance like no one is watching. i hope little bea can stay that way. but well the body conscious thing i am NOT good at.
i love that sweet photo and i would love to watch them all so free and full of life.
Wow! What an awesome picture -- light makes all the difference, and you clearly get that! Well done!
Stunning photo! How'd ya do it? And I love your take on kids ballet class. From what I hear from friends with little girls, you are spot on!
Thank you!
How'd I do it? Ahhhh, well. I clicked on the Edit button at Flickr and then I Orton-ized it how I liked it (gives it the soft and glowy thing) and then I did the selective color b&w thing -- can't remember what that's called -- and picked out Bea. Voila! Nothing too fancy : )
Seeeee.... "talented"... that's my niece :))
Kristin had the GREATEST idea in your previous post "Canoodle" ....about putting some of these fabulous photos together in a calendar. How wonderful that would be to be able to turn each month and see one of your oh so beautiful photos.
There you go Diane.... a new project... for you to do in your "spare time" ;))))
Love,
Your AB :)
This is an INCREDIBLE photo Diane!!
what a gorgeous photo!
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