AC and I attended Smudge's first dance recital this weekend, and it was delightful.
On the big night while AC awaited in the auditorium with his camera at the ready, I took the dancer to the dressing room to put the finishing touches on her costume, and await her turn on stage. This once camera-shy little munchkin was more than happy to pose for pictures each time I pointed the camera in her direction.
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The pointed toe, raised arms or
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Jazz Hands...were all perfect.
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Some of her little friends were more than happy to pose with her backstage...
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while we all waited for our cue to head to the stage.
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Once on stage the lighting wasn't as good for us to get pictures, but AC managed to get some good action shots.
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The picture below is my favorite shot.
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We think that she saw AC in the picture below and was smiling at him.
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At the end of the show everyone was invited back on stage, and Smudge was front and centre while the Teacher said a few words. Smudge listened intently and clapped enthusiastically as each introduction was made.
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Our little star.