Hannah's First Dance Class

Hannah got to start dance class this past Monday. I didn't want to do two years of preschool with her, but she seemed ready for something. Hannah does really well with one friend over, but gets overwhelmed in larger groups. I thought this would be a good way to start easing her into those situations. My good friend (and the old YWs president), Melanie, teaches the class. It is "creative dance," which I think is perfect for a 3 year old. It helps that Hannah is familiar with "Miss Melanie" and also that Hannah's good friend and neighbor, Eva, is in the class.

Hannah is quite the little jumper and twirler at home. She was very excited to go to "dance", but at the beginning of class she was very tentative. Each of the kids were given egg shakers to dance around with for a minute. Hannah didn't take one, when offered one again, she said, "No, thanks." Finally Eva, her friend, got one for her and Hannah took it from Eva. Hannah just stood there and watched, taking it all in, as the kids jumped around, danced, and as Melanie instructed and sang "Shake Your Wiggles Out." After a bit, I got up and danced with her and then she started to participate. I sat back down, and although was still tentative at times, she started getting into it. Even though she wasn't doing all the jumps and moves, she would look over at me and give me a big grin.

Families could attend this first class. So Bryson and I went and watched. But next time she'll be on her own. It may take a time or two, but I think she'll be leaping and jumping with the best of them! She did enjoy herself. And so it begins... to years of dance classes, soccer, piano, etc. Hannah, we sure love watching you grow and develop. Happy dancing!