When you're proud

I know we all love our children, but it certainly does pull at your heart strings when your own do especially well.

The dance concert went extrememly well on Saturday night.  The children had an absolute ball. And as the parents, you can't help but shed a tear or two as you see how far they've come along, overcoming obstacles of shyness, co-ordination, perseverence and creativity.

At the end of the evening, each child was presented with a trophy to acknowledge their year's efforts, but in addition to those, Maestro received an extra two.  Honours for his Classical exams, plus an Encouragement Award from all the teachers to congratulate him on the extra effort put in throughout the year.

Running upstairs after a quick change for "Day-O", Under 13s competition ballet

Lining up in the stairwell, awaiting their number.

Under 10s tap: Chatanooga Choo Choo in the black/red/white

Under 8s ballet: How Much is that Doggie in the Window in aqua blue