Punky's BFFs had mentioned that they were going to try dance, so we decided to join them. This park and rec class is a great way to find out if she really likes dance and wants to take classes at a real studio. (I am not too keen on spending hundreds of dollars on costumes, wearing makeup, spending entire weekends at recitals for a 4 year old, etc.) Tap shoes were required, but I was able to find a hardly used pair for $8 at Once Upon a Child. We did "splurge" and buy a new leotard, tights, and ballet slippers. Because it is cute. Punky was very excited for dance to start, especially knowing that her BFFs were in the class with her.
The first class went well. During the ballet portion, they learned the first two positions and a few other skills. Buddy was a wild man that night and had to be taken out of the room multiple times, so I missed seeing the tap portion. Parents aren't allowed to view any more of the classes, but I am hopeful that we'll get to see a bit of the last one.
Buddy is still too young to be in a separated class, so his gymnastics class is with parents again. We were surprised that he was the only boy this time around. I don't think he noticed at all. He was one of the older kids and had taken the class before, and you could really see that he had improved a lot in strength and coordination. Listening, and not running around like a crazy man, well, we're still working on that!
We'd like the kids to take swimming lessons this spring and maybe sign up Buddy for karate in a year. But, these two classes are on two different nights and it is exhausting keeping up with these activities. I am sure I'll look back on this post in a few years and laugh!
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