Twinkle Toes

When she grows up, Lucie has decided she'd like to be a "ballerina teacher in the day and rock star in the night".

She came up with this on her own, likely from countless ballerina books we've read, and a particular My Little Pony book on pony rock stars (a new concept to us all) we once came across in the bookstore. Lucie loves to dance, and often entertains us with her "rock star dance" involving lots of wild motions, singing and laughing.

When asked what class she might like to take this winter, we were not surprised when she declared without hesitation, "BALLET!" She has never taken dance before, and had been asking to for a long time. So at last, we found a dance class.

The class and teacher are great, incorporating a little of ballet, jazz and tap instruction with stuffed animals, princess costumes, fairy wands and tiaras as props. All of the girls take class so seriously, furiously concentrating to get the steps just right.

Needless to say, Lucie loves dance class. Dancing with a stuffed kitty while decked out in a Cinderella costume and tap shoes is pretty much a dream come true for her. And, she loves any excuse to get dressed in her tutu.

Of all the steps Lucie has learned so far, my personal favorite is the"boogie moves", involving wild finger pointing, jumping and clapping. The at-home interpretation has an extra bit of spunk, crazy energy and giggles not always seen in class. It has "rock star" potential, for sure.