Last week Hadley had her first “Tiny Toes” ballet class. She has been watching Ana dance from the sidelines her entire life and was so excited that it was finally her turn. Unlike most dance studios where they start ballet at two (or even three!) Encore Performing Arts Center starts at 18 months. So I signed Hadley up to start once Ana went back to school.
I dressed Hadley in her tiny pink outfit, tights, and slippers and we did our best attempt at “ballerina hair.” Now we were ready to go!
Hadley loved twirling with the scarves.
They practiced pointing their toes by kicking balloons.
She loved the balloons.
Next they twirled the ribbon batons. (I just LOVE this picture.)
My little maestro.
Hadley really wanted to share all her toys with me. She is the sweetest little thing.
Having fun with her teacher.
Hadley made a friend in her class.
She loved her first ballet class.
You can see all the pictures from Hadley’s first ballet class here.
I am so excited for Hadley! Congratulations on so beautifully capturing such a monumental moment in a little girl’s life. Most of my favorite childhood memories are from dance class. You have such a beautiful ballerina! I can’t wait to see Hadley and Ana in their first recital together!