since we've returned, chanda has been rehearsing for a dance competition she has on january 16th. she also has a dance performance for her modern teacher january 31st and february 1st.
things are still a bit wobbly . . tomorrow she has two rehearsals scheduled to try and remedy this situation, and she'll run it each day in class starting tuesday . .
the contemporary piece is in good shape . . though there are still a lot of details that are being worked on . .
she also decided to attend an audition for abt's summer intensive on the last minute.
i went out to get a cup of tea from the maison kayser cafe, and then waited with the other parents in the lobby . . (it started to snow . . it was very pretty for awhile before it turned to rain) . .
and i worked on my knitting. i also enjoyed listening in on the conversation between the husband and wife sitting next to me. husband: was she nervous? wife: she has new shoes. husband: i hope she smiles. i should have told her before she went in!
it went well and chanda ended up having a good time.
smelly feet!
she was proud of the new stitch she did for these shoes (does this really make a difference?).
oh no!! what store am i in???? why?? we're not buying pointe shoes again are we? last time i was here i said i wouldn't buy new shoes until after the competition! (didn't i say that??) (sigh).
back at maison kayser for soup and tea . .
and tarts!
Catching up with you!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great time with your family and your mum and dad's apartment looks lovely. The sunflower pics are very cheery.
You always end up in a dance shop! What can you expect with a talented dancing daughter!! When she is famous she can buy her own shoes and treat you to coffee and cakes!
I loved your listening in on a conversation that is exactly what I would have done :-)
New Year Blessings to you all
San and co xx
The videos are not loading, but what kind of sewing is this on the shoe? I don't think Charlotte has ever done anything like this to her pointe shoes. And you are really buying new ones!? What will Greg say :)). Funny about the husband and wife, kind of typical.
ReplyDeleteForgot to mark the "notify me" box. There is a storm outside. Does not sound good. I hope we will keep our power.
DeleteHello Eva, I'll try and check the videos. I'm using the laptop computer right now. Our main mac computer has crashed. Yes, I really did need to buy new pointe shoes. She just dances in them so much, and then they "die" and she often glues them, but the glue only lasts so long. If she doesn't get new ones then her toes bruise.
DeleteOur winter has been so mild . . not very cold and no storms at all. I usually enjoy a winter storm when I can be warm inside the house . . I hope you keep your power also, so all is comfortable.
They seem to be working now. Maybe it was because of the storm by you?
DeleteThey are working now. Nice dancing! Why does she sew the front of her shoes? (Where she used the new stitch.) Charlotte has never seen anybody do any sewing there.
DeleteWe kept our power and got some snow.
We haven't had snow really this winter . . just a light dusting one time.
DeleteI think she sews them to keep them from wearing down each time she dances on them; to help the shoe have a little longer life. She has also seen her favorite ballerina do the same to her shoes!! She found it on youtube on the Royal Ballet's website :) Ho hum!!
Do you have a link to this? I would like to show it to Charlotte.
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