So, if you know Ms. Ella, then you know that she loves dance. LOVES DANCE. She has been dancing in the Just for Kix program this past year and will continue for the upcoming season as well. We heard that JFK offers dance camps during the summer and Ella was all about it. So, we signed her up to go this summer and it the 3 day camp wrapped up on Saturday afternoon. She had a great time, but I will say my momma heart was a bit sad when she told me she didn't meet any new friends and ate lunch by herself the first 2 days of camp (I joined her for the 3rd day because - SAD!) Despite not going to camp with a friend, there were other familiar faces around, including her season coach, so I think that helped. Just wished she would have had a buddy around. Maybe next summer!
The theme for the camp this year was Hooray for Hollywood, so all of the routines included songs referencing stardom / Hollywood. Each day had its own theme that the dancers could participate in.
Day 1 - Show us your hometown spirit
Day 2 - Glamour Day
Day 3 - Camp shirt day (also recital day)
(random picture - not sure why I elected to take it in the parking lot! HA!)
During camp, she learned three (3) dance routines: jazz, high kick and lyrical. She didn't care for lyrical, which makes sense because she doesn't like ballet either and keeps telling me she likes jazzy music. HA! I hope her upcoming dance season goes well! She's super excited to be dancing with some friends from last year and also some school friends.
The last weeks of summer are upon us - how is that even possible?!?!
