Tears at Dance

This is a quick post, just sharing a sweet moment from dance class. One of my students raised her hand and said, "At school everyone is writing about their special place. Mine is Meize's." I had to bite my tongue to keep from tearing up at the little girl. I know that dance class is for learning technique, choreography and showmanship, but it can also be a "special place" and I'm so glad that our students can find that here. :)

Competition Week Letter to Dancers and Parents

I just want to say to all of my dancers and their parents, Thank You! Thanks for hard work, practicing at home, dedication, support, praise, love, confidence and for having fun along the way. Competition week is stressful, especially because it is some of our dancers' first ever competition. However stressful and scary it may seem, it will all be ok! We are going to do our best this weekend and have so much fun too!
I remember competition time. Practicing my dances extra hard, finding all my costumes and dreaming about performing my best and winning 1st place. That's what we do, we dream big. So whether you are confident, unsure, or downright nervous, know that I believe in you, I have seen what you can do and you are good enough!
 Much Love, Brittney

Solo Preview Night!

Last night we had our first ever solo preview night, and the girls were fabulous! A preview night is where we invite friends and family of our individual competitors (this year we have two soloists and a trio) to watch the girls dance before competition and give the dancers a chance to shake off their competition jitters.
We started off with a Jazz solo by 2nd Grader, Faith, to 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton. She wears an adorable little waitress costume, complete with tray, rag, sequins, hat, and lots of sass! Faith is so flexible and talented and I know she is going to be great this weekend!
Next up was Madison, also a 2nd Grader, she did a lyrical to a cover of I Believe I Can Fly by Bianca Ryan. She wears a gorgeous sparkling blue dress. Her sweet spirit is really inspirational. Madi is a strong little dancer; from her leaps to her turns and her sweet smile, she gave us all the chills. I'm sure she'll win the judges hearts!
We wrapped things up with the character jazz trio by Alexa, Ansley, and Jayda that I have bragged so much about... it's to Everybody Wants to Be a Cat by Psapp. These girls all have a furry leotard with little sequin and marabou accents. The costumes are just as slinky and sassy as the three dancers and their hard work has most definitely paid off. I am excited to see them shine this weekend.
I am so glad to have worked with these five girls and I am proud to take them to competition, they are such good representatives of Meize's Dance Studio. GOOD LUCK LADIES! We love you. :)

(Pictures and competition posts to come this weekend.)

Happy Wednesday/My Kitchen Is For Dancing

This is so true! So many mornings I find myself distracted by beautiful music and I just can't help dancing around, my husband has grown used to it.
I think I would also need a towel that says "My bathroom is for dancing." Because honestly that is most often where I end up, in front of the mirror, jamming out. It is such a good way to relieve stress!
Happy Wednesday!

Ozians and Munchkins

Friday night, the 5th/6th Grade dancers and I went to support our dancers in The Wizard of Oz. Our very own Eve was an adorable Ozian and Soldier, she was FABULOUS! She has worked so hard and it certainly paid off, we loved going to see her shine.
Ella was also featured in the production as a Munchkin and a Poppy. She has always been such a performer, it was fabulous to see her on stage and loving the spotlight. 
We laughed a lot during the play and had a great time. We even sent Eve a "Treat From the Seat," which is a little note of encouragement and love you can send to your performer back stage.

After the play we met up with Eve and went to Maggie Moo's for an ice cream, the girls had so much fun together. I felt so proud of all of them for being such good friends. These girls are learning valuable lessons about life, friendship, and dance and I am so blessed to be a part of it.

Music to My Ears

^I mean that literally. I love music! Pandora is one of my favorite music tools. There is something for everyone/every mood. When I'm feeling sassy, I listen to this Pandora Station (Show Me How You Burlesque)
I also have stations for sad, happy, lovey-dovey, country, rock, old, new, just about everything.

I was featured in Mindbenderzz

Johnny midnite JULIE READS A MIND episode 45 by Julie Schreiber 1

Click this link to hear a cool over-the-phone card trick! I am a character in this episode thanks to Julie, a family friend. She is helping me promote my blog! Thanks Julie!

DWTS Update

I am team Kellie Pickler all the way! This made me cry! Kellie and Derek Rumba
Happy Monday!

How To Do A Cart"will"

Ansley choose to do "How to do a Cart"will" for her How-To assignment in class, other kids did "How to Make a Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich" or "How to Make Hot Choklit." 

I would expect nothing less from our sweet little dancer. She hardly enters a room without a leap or kick and of course, cartwheels. 

This week we get a peek at an adorable ballet birthday party and another dancer will be featured! Stay Tuned!

Reverse Dancing?

One of my guilty pleasures is Dancing With the Stars, if you haven't noticed by now! Anyway, check out this amazing dance and see if you can figure out how they made it so magical... Dancing With the Stars.