Ballet Pictorial

I remembered when Belle started ballet lessons during the summer of 2010, April 9 to be exact. She's only 3 years and 10 months old.  A little chubby, very clumsy but really determined to learn ballet. Of course, Mommy has been very supportive since then. I would accompany her all the time with my camera on hand so I have lots of pictures and videos. It kept her busy during the summer.

 

 

I was so happy she enjoyed her classes and continued during the school year. She had her first recital 8 months after. We're all very proud of our little girl!

December 13, 2010. Dainty Slippers Ballet presented "Snow White."

 

Pictures and stories of last year's performance (December 28, 2011 - "The Sound of Music") can be viewed in this blog post.  She has grown taller, slimmer and more graceful!

Earlier today, Belle had their pictorial for her 3rd recital which is scheduled on December 21, 2013 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.  It would be very special this year because it's their school's 10th year anniversary. They will be showcasing "The Philippine History Unveiled in Dance". I'm with Belle all the time so I already watched their dances. They've also started to run-through the whole production. All the girls (ages 3 to teenagers) are all doing their best to perfect their numbers.  It's so exciting to see the bit and pieces finally coming together beautifully. I just know that this will be another great show! 

 

Here are some pictures of today's pictorial.  I'm glad we're allowed to take as many pictures as we can as long as we are not interrupting the shoot.

The Head Shot

She looks so grown up!  She's only 6 years and 5 months!

I'm just worried that she's so thin now!  Too much activities in school with bi-weekly ballet classes.

Full page sponsorship with Joeke (pronounced as Yu-ka.)  She 3/4 Dutch and 1/4 Filipina. She is Belle's best buddy since they were only 3.  They're inseparable, every time the teacher tells them to get a partner, they will hold on to each other tightly. They give encouragement to each other that is why they always look forward going to class together. I'm amazed how these two kids grew up so fast and very pleased that their friendship has blossomed through the years!

Teacher Chippy instructing the girls on their pose.

Pretty Ballerinas!

The Water Fairies

Group Picture

"Point your toes, girls"

 

Belle will be very busy in the next two months.  They have their own musical production in school this November. She's also taking piano lessons too.  She really wanted to, promise, I did not force her :)  She still has the time to play at home because they do not have homework.  So I guess she's enjoying her busy schedule.

'Til next update!