Applause Talent Competition

This past weekend, March 29-30, my dance studio attended the Applause Talent Dance Competition in Fairfax, VA. Since I was still not able to dance because of my injury, I still went to support the studio and my friends. The choreographer of our small group, Michelle, decided that since I couldn't compete this time she would change the dance to a trio starring Taylor, Chelsea and Anna. This change made me feel a lot better because they were able to compete this time. At the last competition, my injury kept them from competing that dance. (Speaking of my sprained ACL, I am seeing my orthopedic this Wednesday, April 2nd, to give me the okay to dance so I will be able to compete in my three competitions in may.)

Nicole, Katie, Caitlyn, and Taylor's solos received gold. Chelsea, Anna, and Rebecca received high silvers. Both our group jazz dances earned high silver as well, and both our tap dances received gold. The "trio" earned a high silver and Katie and Caitlyn's duet also received high silver. Again, I was upset I couldn't dance, but I am happy I'll be back soon and able to compete in the next three competitions and recycle my solo, duet, and small group for the two I missed competitions I missed this year.

This weekend was a very good one not only including how well we did at Applause, but my aunt had a baby! My mom and I skipped the last awards on Sunday to go to the hospital and meet him. He is the cutest thing and the first boy in the family, so I know he will be very spoiled. Wouldn't it be nice if he liked dance?