tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35531426.post5037335765553946563..comments2023-11-03T08:04:33.525-04:00Comments on Rosebud and Papoosie Girl: So you think you can danceJeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13100043209000589029noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35531426.post-55227199889042738812007-03-28T21:12:00.000-04:002007-03-28T21:12:00.000-04:00Relief! To know no one thinks bad thoughts about t...Relief! To know no one thinks bad thoughts about the make-up. I was seriously worried no one would understand, but of course you do! You are all so kind.<BR/><BR/>Haley-I'm doubtful...you really need to see the video footage...<BR/><BR/>Mimi-Yikes!! This was a recital NOT a competition in any way and is so not like what you describe. There are some competitive dance troupes in the Parks and Rec program and we did see the tap group at our recital, but they still looked nothing like what you described. These recitals are purely for the enjoyment of the kids and parents, nothing more. They all wave at their parents, miss their steps, and we all love it just like that. I could never put my child in anything like the competitions you mentioned. No thanks. The costume is actually their dance "uniform" which is white tights, the black gymnastic slipper and black bodysuit - then they add a skirt over it and in this case a neck tie and hair tie. Last year's was fairly similar, it is always something that works off the original uniform, or so it seems. Actually, now that I think about one group danced in cute pj's to a song called "Pajama Party" at any rate no fishnets! So so wrong on little kids. Ew.<BR/><BR/>Beck-Yup. There is a line and I am ok with how I "crossed" it too. A bit of lipstick, blush and eye shadow was fine for this one single occasion and it was applied so lightly...still make-up though.<BR/><BR/>Mad-Our girls are related.<BR/><BR/>Omaha Mama-Yes, the disclaimer! Really I am not a bad Mom! Or worse, one of THOSE Mom's. It is sad I would be worried enough to add that all in. The dancing is so fun and the recitals are priceless. Trust me spend the $20 and buy the DVD it is worth every penny.<BR/><BR/><BR/>AD-So we will be in-laws one day? Oh. Maybe not people don't like people like them self do they? I am hopeful that Papoosie Girl will one day find her groove, but at the moment Rosebud appears to be our future contestant. I was worried what you would think about the make-up...glad you understand. The falsies, they would be on me!<BR/><BR/>Joy-Thank you, that means a lot. I sometimes wonder about how it all sounds to someone besides me.Jeniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13100043209000589029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35531426.post-19386613505579755022007-03-28T16:08:00.000-04:002007-03-28T16:08:00.000-04:00What a sweet post. When she reads it later she wi...What a sweet post. When she reads it later she will love it.OhTheJoyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031731198115388411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35531426.post-90983927410693138512007-03-28T00:43:00.000-04:002007-03-28T00:43:00.000-04:00I agree with Omaha Mama - your average recreationa...I agree with Omaha Mama - your average recreational class dance recital is tame compared to the child beauty pagents. Especially when the girls are seven and have veneers sized for an adult. Scary shit.<BR/><BR/>Okay, I'm not kidding. You have the female versions of my sons. Exactly. Elder Boy is all energy and passion and no rhythm (like me) while the Younger One has natural ablities and loves to perform. We're talking about moving to a town with a theatre program because he's announced he wants to be an actor - AAAAAAAAHHHHHH!? He's only 3!<BR/><BR/>I don't judge the make up thing at all. Now - if you'd stuffed falsies in her top in an attempt to sway the judges and/or secure an agent, I might have a few more questions.N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07533821425490415972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35531426.post-82954931945491616332007-03-27T23:26:00.000-04:002007-03-27T23:26:00.000-04:00You know, I didn't even notice the make-up! Isn't ...You know, I didn't even notice the make-up! Isn't it weird how we have the need to put a disclaimer, to ward off any unsolicited judgment? I do it all the time! I seriously think there's a difference between a little make-up for a dance recital and what goes on at those baby beauty pageants. Way different! Here, I just noticed a beautiful little girl with such a sparkling smile!<BR/><BR/>We start dance classes this spring. We had promised our little girl she could do it when she was potty-trained fully (which has been way over a year ago) but decided to wait until she got through her first year of preschool. I'm excited now, after reading your post. Can't wait to see my little one dance!Melanie D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01542313652003967176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35531426.post-33345542077381644822007-03-27T22:31:00.000-04:002007-03-27T22:31:00.000-04:00Nothing brings me joy like watching my little no-r...Nothing brings me joy like watching my little no-rhythm, white girl dance. Is there an human act more closely aligned with joy? I don't think so.<BR/><BR/>I loved this post and I love that picture, stage make-up and all.Madhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13416585771017767796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35531426.post-4785334794086996172007-03-27T12:13:00.000-04:002007-03-27T12:13:00.000-04:00There is the line I will cross with my daughters -...There is the line I will cross with my daughters - yes, the eldest may wear lip gloss in her class play; no, she may not wear a halter top and dance to "Like a virgin". It's a subtle line but it's there.<BR/>I can't dance at all. And I love to dance. It's very sad.Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13953517447164263617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35531426.post-26550306565707658522007-03-27T09:53:00.000-04:002007-03-27T09:53:00.000-04:00Another touching post, a real tribute to your elde...Another touching post, a real tribute to your elder, I think.<BR/><BR/>And! I'm interested in your note at the end. Huh. There's a theater in my work building, and from April through June it's nonstop dance competitions, and I have to say I have been absolutely APPALLED at teh outfits, the makeup, the behaviour, the stage mothers, all day long and all on school days. Teeny tiny PVC outfits with bustiers and fishnets and false eyelashes. Like a cross between Britney Spears and Liza Minelli in Cabaret, and everyone the height of my elbow.<BR/><BR/>Appalled.<BR/><BR/>But the rec program sounds really nice and non competitive and her outfit seems age appropriate and not costing hundreds of dollars and a little bit of makeup never killed anyone.<BR/><BR/>I expect to eat a lot of crow in the coming years too. I'll keep you posted ...Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10812707312289852258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35531426.post-9199872142491081312007-03-27T09:45:00.000-04:002007-03-27T09:45:00.000-04:00Oh, I love that song -- I Hope You Dance -- how pe...Oh, I love that song -- I Hope You Dance -- how perfect for Papoosie Girl! She's adorable! Her rhythm may come yet! :)Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07516203764767040649noreply@blogger.com