Gabby's First Dance Competition

Gabriella is competing this year as a jazz soloist. It all began last spring when Gabby's dance teacher approached me about working with her privately and going to competitions as a soloist. David and I talked it over and decided it would be something Gabby would most likely enjoy. She loves dance and we knew the competitive side of it would be appealing to her. 

This new adventure officially began in the summer when she learned her 2-minute routine and has been working on it since then…meeting a couple times a month with her teacher and practicing at home. 

She competed the first time last week and did very well. She was the youngest soloist at the competition and was the first to perform. The other girls in the petite category were at least 2 years older than her. Each dancer was judged individually and then one award was given to the top performer in the category. Individually, she did very well, earning gold. (The girl who won the overall petite category we learned will be 10 years old soon - Gabby will be 7 next month.) The judges really enjoyed her routine and provided good feedback. She has things she will work on of course, but she nailed all her "tricks" which included a back walk-over. We are so very proud of her and look forward to her next competition in February. Keep up the good work, Gabby!

   

Warming up before her performance on the stage. 

With her gold metal after the awards ceremony.  Way to go, Gabby!