
The Dance Recital was yesterday. Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Act I, and disciplines of modern, jazz, ballet, hip-hop, and tap, artfully and passionately performed in Act II. There are *two days/nights a year that I smile so wide, from ear to ear, that my jaw actually hurts by nights’ end I can, and have, thrown out my neck and back from experiencing such profound naches (joy). It’s because I am kvelling (oozing with pride over) over my girls, their friends and all of the dancers who work so hard every day to practice, grow, glean their art and perform it on the stage.

Big, she has a grace and elegance that clearly is woven in her own personal strand of DNA. If all goes well, she will be on pointe oy, the feet, they will hurt in the fall. She is in pursuit of her dream. From the moment she could walk, she was twirling on her tiptoes in tutus. Fear? Never. She holds a comfort on stage that suggests she was meant to be performing.

Now Little, she is following in the ballet leaps of her shvester (sister). She is dancing with her besties in class and on stage. I am watching her skills develop. Together, the shvesters are constantly dancing and leaping about — At home, they choreograph their own shows and put them on for me and the Mrs. We get tickets and directions that phones and flash photography are not allowed! These kinder (children) make me so fraylekh (happy) it is so true, 99.999% of the time. What? I’m human. Little, still only 7, has fun on the stage, and perhaps the performance itself is not quite as important. That in itself carries its own brilliance, for fun and childhood lead to greater learning.

My Mrs., she tirelessly schleps (drives, rushes, and hauls) these kinder to and from dance classes, rehearsals, performances. Hairpins, bun makers, costumes, leotards, tights, ballet shoes… oi vey iz mir (woe is me!)! It’s a lot. On any given day, you can find hundreds of at least 12 bobby pins on the floor in the laundry, the sink, the car, the steps leading to our front door in our house. This is the emmas (truth)!

Me? I delight in my Monday nights when I get to pick up Big on my way home from work. I always get there around 5:30, knowing full well the class will go until 6. Spending time in the dance studio, spying in through the window and watching the process unfold is good for my soul. I welcome the congenial camaraderie of the cabal of caregivers making these same rounds. The chatter, the signals we share that show how we are a community holds yet another layer of priceless-ness.
And today, the day after the big night, our house is a disaster mess. Only Gatsby has food and even that is minimal. Bobby pins are strewn everywhere. The laundry, she is one tall mess, and we all have a bit of a pounding, massive ballet hangover. Gevalt (help), we are exhausted!
Yiddish Proverb:
Gebroteneh teibelech flien nit in moil arein (If you want something, you have to work for it).
A great big, heartfelt Mazel Tov (kudos, congratulations, thank you) to all who work so hard at the Wissahickon Dance Academy! ❤ *The Nutcracker is the other day where I grin like the Cheshire Cat! Get ready, auditions will be in about ten minutes…
A bei gezunt (Good Health to you)!
Lovely … I just love the pleasure you get — and convey so well — from so many things, Lisa, especially from Big and Little #GlobalBlogging
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Thank you Enda! They were meant to be, and I am grateful most every day! 😉☺️✨ #globalblogging
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Sounds like your girls had a wonderful recital! And her poise on stage – brava! I hope they live their Brave beautiful dreams to the fullest! xx
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Oh, you are so very kind! 🙏🏽 Thank you! Xoxo
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Hello again from #LGRTStumble!!!
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😉✨ Thank you!!!
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Loved reading about your girls’ dance recital. They do grow up so fast, don’t they? It’s hard for me to believe sometimes that my boys have all grown up and flown the nest! For me, it was watching them play sports, rather than dance, when they were young. I enjoyed that as much as you enjoy watching your girls dance. 🙂
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Thank you Laurie! This could have easily been about softball or tennis. They choose dance, at least for now. And I am smiling! Thank you for your comments ✨💕
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I can just imagine how proud you must be seeing your little one twirl on her tippy toes! I myself am going to a concert tonight where all that my 5 year old grandson will do is march down as a computer in a costume made by his dad. But won’t we imagine that his performance is worthy of an Oscar !
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At least, an Oscar! Maybe a Nobel! Thank you for your very kind words. ✨😘
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OMG that shot of big in the air is AMAZING!!! And I love the ballet shoes shot. And I love how proud you are mamma 💕 💕 💕 Thank you for linking up to #pointshoot 📷
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M’wah dear friend, and thank you! 😘✨ #pointshoot xoxo
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… and just as good from #TriumphantTales!!
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Thank you, Enda!
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This feels so special, I don’t know where to start. Your mama pride shines throughout, and this is one big heart-warming post. Love the photo of all the ballet pumps in a circle – so sweet and beautiful!
#PointShoot
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Thank you for your very kind words. It was such a terrific day, I am still beaming. #pointshoot 😘✨
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That is so wonderful! I can feel how proud you are of them. #fortheloveofblog
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☺️😉😘 thank you! Mwah! #fortheloveofBLOG XOXO
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How lovely,you must be so proud X
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Lovely post – and gorgeous pics. So lovely to watch the passion blossom. #Stayclassymama
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Thank you, Lydia! #stayclassymama xo
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Such beautiful pictures. How lovely to get to watch #stayclassymama
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Thank you so very much! #stayclassymama 😘✨
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Hello again … this time from #BlogCrush … still a lovely post BTW
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Enda, you are welcome from any entry! Ty ☺️😉🤗 #blogcrush
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Looks like the recital was great fun, a lovely post #ThatFridayLinky
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Thank you, Jess! 🤗😉😘
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I lived to dance when I was younger I did tap, ballet, street, hip hop, rock n roll, jazz loved it. You couldn’t get me out of dance classes. I became ill and could t carry on. But I still do it now in my spare time. I have a three year old and she lives to dance to. Thanks for sharing great pics. #the satsesh http://mummythomas.blog
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How awesome! I think we will have a lot of time in the dance studio , and that is good! Mwah! #thesatsesh 😉☺️
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Aw, that is so sweet! I remember well all the work and effort that went into recital week. I was not at all at home on the stage and often danced through the tears streaming down my face trying not to get sick on stage but I wanted to push myself to face those fears and I did enjoy the dancing (just no the performing). #blogCrush
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Oh no! That sounds so hard. I was like that as a kid too. Afraid to be in front if anyone. I don’t think I spoke until my thirties 😂😂😂 Thank you #blogcrush
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Me again.. visiting from #FabFridayPost this time.
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Aw, lovely that you are back again! 😉🤗😘
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Oh how wonderful. So fabulous to see your girls grow in their talents. You must be so proud 😊 thanks for linking up with us #FabFridayPost
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Thanks, Sarah! It is amazing to see 🤗☺️😘
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Looked like a special show Thank you for linking to #Thatfridaylinky please come back next week
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I will! 😉☺️
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How beautiful is this!!! You must be one proud mama!!!! Love all those dresses. #globalblogging
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Thank you Jacqui! I sure am!!! #globalblogging 😉🤗😘
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I love the second photo – I would have never guessed that came from a phone camera. I need to use my iPhone camera for action shots, I’ve never really tested it out before. I just love how she is in the air with toes perfectly pointed and you got the perfect shot of it. #DreamTeam
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I was shocked! Ty sweet Heather! I am sure Lola dances too 🤗☺️ #dreamteam 😘
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Lola dances like a graceful hippo!
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Lovely photos Lisa, your girls are very sweet and your eldest has a beautifully graceful port de bra. I agree that there is something so delightful about watching our kids perform on stage – watching my middle daughter in the ballet show last year made me cry. It’s coming up again in two weeks but this time I’m also going to be on stage in the adult class performance which is a new thing for us so this time I think I’m going to be far too terrified for tears. #blogcrush
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Oh, Liberty, I cried! Are you dancing too? I wish I could do that. The adult group was amazing! Enjoy the performance, yours included 😉☺️😍 #blogcrush
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What joyful moments to capture. You must be super-proud! xx #thesatsesh
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Thank you Kate!!! I am enjoying the ride! 🤗😉😍 #thesatsesh
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Ah such adorable pictures! I really want to get my girls into dancing, it would be so cute to see them doing ballet. #fortheloveofBLOG
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They have so much fun, too! The outfits alone… 🤗☺️😉 #fortheloveofBLOG
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This makes my heart smile! When Aspen was little all she would do was dance, sing and pretend she was The Little Mermaid, Ballet was her passion, it was a little (or maybe if I am honest a lot) sad when she stopped. April had a two year break, I think she was just stopping because Aspen did, but she started again this year and we have a concert in a few weeks to watch. I am so happy your girls are following their dreams and I can see why you are proud! Beautiful photos!
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Thank you, Mac. Does Aspen miss it? Especially if April is dancing? We love it! I hope you are well my friend! Big hugs to you 🤗🤗🤗😘
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This reminds me of when I did ballet #PointShoot
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Happy times, I hope! #pointshoot xo
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I’ve always been passionate about dance but despite striving to be perfect it hasn’t happened #thesatsesh
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Perfect never happens. It’s a rough word to take on safely. 💜
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Aww… so lovely to read something so cheerful. Well done Big & Small. You must be super proud of them. Well done Lisa & Mrs. 🙂 xx
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Thank you, Su! We are proud!! #fabfridaypost 😍😉☺️
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How lovely and well done to the girls for being so dedicated and their efforts really paid off. Anya wants to start up dance lessons again… Thanks for linking up with #stayclassymama
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Thank you so much! Is Anya going to dance again? So much joy! #stayclassymama xo
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Ooooh how lovely! Big and little look fabulous with their dancing friends! Well done them! I used to love doing dance shows and I love that they put on performances at home to! Such a happy post #thesatsesh xx
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Thank you, Hayley! ☺️😘 #thesatsesh
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Oh this post is so lovely, your pride for your girls just burst through! It’s so lovely your girls are enjoying dance so much and that it’s something they love to do together at home too.xx #blogcrush
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Thank you, Wendy! It is pretty fabulous ☺️ #blogcrush xo
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I can fully appreciate the pleasure and pride you have from watching your little ones dance. I used to love dancing myself when I was a girl, and I love watching it to this day. Your girls are so lucky to have your support. #FabFridayPost
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☺️🤗 thank you! Do you still dance? #fabfridaypost
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Just. Adorable! Thanks so much for sharing with #TriumphantTales!
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Always a pleasure! Ty Jaki❤️💕
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Your girls look amazing, I can see why you are so proud. My daughter is not a dancer but I still find hair pins and bands all over the house lol.
#mainylovessummer
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Another thing, we have cotton balls! I have never had those before! Lol 😂 #mainylovessummer xo
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This is so adorable!! x
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You have a way with words Lisa that makes it a joy, like I imagine swimming through chocolate would be, really smooth and full of sweetness. You reflect your family so well and they must feel blessed having you:)
Mainy xx
#mainylovessummer
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Mainy, you are so very lovely to say that to me! I’m touched! 😘 xo #mainylovessummer
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popping back from #mainylovessummer @myrealfairy
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M’wah! 😘
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