Creative Movement, Ballet, Tap, Children's DVD, Burlington, NC
Today was the last day... mixed emotions from everybody. Girls are excited about evaluations but sad about leaving. I cannot help but look at my rising 8th graders and tell them to savor every last minute of this experience. I told my girls each day that this was their last day (1, 2, 3, and 4) and they could never get it back... to make the most of it.
Last night after I made my blog post I was invited to the first annual "TMS Dance Talent Show" complete with commercials. I have not laughed that hard in a very long time. I never knew of the comedy in some of these girls... nor the nerve! My little bits were hilarious with their skit and costume. Dani and Brittany with their commercials were over the top. I am convinced that I will see Dani on some reality TV show in the future. My models were quite impressive featuring their products... did Lillie really say "can I just have the Pringles"? I will never forget that night and it was totally worth the one hour less sleep.
Each girl showed up in my room starting at 6:15am with their brush and bobby pins (or Jimmy pins Dani?). I created at least 14 perfect poofs and ponytails while the other 5 did their own hair. The girls packed up their room and we headed to breakfast. The girls did a number on the French Toast Sticks leaving their mark at the Wake Forest dining hall... they waved good-bye to the staff and told them "see you next year". The staff liked us because we ALWAYS cleaned up our area. We went straight to the gym for warm up and our parents started to arrive.
The girls performed their B and C routines and received high marks. During the final drill downs our very own Lilli made it to the final 3!!! Go Lilli... that girl has incredible focus and listening skills! Awards came and our team was awarded a superior trophy, 110% award for our spirit and energy, a spirit stick, and leadership pin to our very own Bethani, and I received the Coach Award! After the awards the girls headed back with their parents to visit Camp Store Sarah who stayed open just for us! The girls loaded up with their parents and left UDA. As I closed my door I thought to myself what another wonderful camp. If this is any indication of how our year is going to go then we will be over the top because I feel we are starting so high already.
This morning I was so excited standing out front waiting for moms and dads. It gives me so much joy to watch the parents watch their girls. I guess you just have to be a parent to understand the pride you have in your child watching them have so much fun doing something they love so much. You are able to see your child growing inside and you are just so proud of the person they have become... I guess as parents we all need and want that little validation that we did a good job. I also feel that way as a coach and when I see the girls perform it reminds me of why I do this. I left my husband to take care of all four of our children... 17, 16, 13, and 5! That is a lot of laundry and food! Thank you to my family for letting Mommy do what she loves to do. Thank you to the staff for making my girls feel like they are so special. Thank you to Miss Karena for being my extra set of eyes and ears... and for having so much fun with the girls... they love you! We all hope to see you as the next Cinderella at Disney World... now go and make that dream happen! Thank you to the other teams that were at the camp... you gave my girls something to reach for and you embraced them and they felt like you were their big sisters. Thank you to UDA for giving my girls the chance to make the best memories of their lives. We will be back next year. Thank you to my parents for being so supportive and helpful. Thank you to my team for giving me the chance to be your coach.
I love you,
Miss Kim
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