Me and Bon. I just love this woman! She is one of those people that have influenced my life in such a grand way that I really don't know where I would be without her. I am forever grateful for the teacher, friend, and mentor she has been for me. Here are some of the Alumni who dared to dance again... even with our "mommy" bodies!
My friend Trish and I, practicing our side jete's before one of the performances. (I really should be pointing my toes a lot better than that!)
Since I live a few states over from Utah, I missed almost every practice and rehearsal. But, luckily, my friend, Trisha helped me learn my parts... Thanks Trish!
Me, Em's, and Trish. Love these girls to bits!
Trish, Me, and Jami. Such a pleasure to dance with them again!
My sister-in-law, Leslie, took these pictures of one of the performances. Thanks, Les!
Left to Right: Suzanne (one of my drill advisor's-- amazing dancer and choreographer!), Jessica, Me, Nicole, Megan (she recently had triplets that are just adorable!), Trish-the-Dish, Steph (Pregnant with her first, yay!), and Jami.I hope this picture doesn't give you nightmares (they actually looked much worse in real life). I got so many HUGE blisters on my feet, from dancing in my bare feet. My feet used to have thick, wonderful (yet very ugly to most) callused soles that I could pirouette on with ease. But, since I hadn't danced for a while, that wasn't the case.
Unfortunately, all of my blisters decided to open-up the night of our first performance... oh, man, it even hurt to walk, let alone turn and leap! But, with lots of medical tape and very deep breaths, I was able to dance my heart out.