Lia Ballerina

Well, Lia's long-awaited first day of ballet class finally arrived!  She has been looking forward to starting these dance classes with her two friends, Kaylee and Rachel, for months now.  Unfortunately, the shy bug bit pretty badly as we walked into the building, so I had the good fortune of spending the first fifteen minutes of class in the studio coaxing Lia to follow the teacher through stretches, first position, and jumping in place.  Once Lia finally broke free from my side, she had a great time running and prancing around with her friends following the directions of Miss Call.  It was just the cutest thing to watch and I have high hopes that this will be a great weekly activity that will help keep us busy through the spring!

Lia finally warming up to her teacher and class after leaving my side.
 

"Pointing" her toe.
 

Lining up against the bar!
 

Lia and her two buddies practicing their leg kicks before venturing out into the studio with their teacher one at at time.
 

Lia's turn!  Lia and Miss Call kicking their legs.
 

More of Lia and Miss Call.
 

Completing her walk across the floor.
 

And it's back to the bar to practice leg kicks from the back.

And it's up onto the tippy toes!

Lia and Kaylee listening carefully to the teacher.

Three ballerinas in the making!