Dance Season Ending.......the Annual Summer Parade

One thing we, and the dance company, look forward to each year is the Annual Westfest (and now Magna's) parade. It gives them a chance to get more exposure & see the fun people involved. It was great to run into our Utes Pal, Rob (or Santa as we like to call him :}) this year, who's granddaughter was also participating in the parade

Having some fun in the lot before they started

The cute little girls who get to ride in the trailer

Dylan & his fellow B-Boys

Kaley is always thrilled to be amongst her Dance Sisters! :}

And oh how she loves her Ms. Ambree! :}

Getting some practice in before the parade began

Ms. Diane making sure they are ready for the show (and know the rules!)

Let the fun begin!

OK, so it may appear that I have some favoritism towards the B-Boys (well, they are fun to watch! :})...I was just up in front by them so there's more pictures. But, I do love all the moves Dylan (and friends) have learned & become better at over the last couple of years! :}  

Fun to see my fellow Jazzercise student, Lisa, there

Our #1 Fans! (Plus the Johnson's have the coolest tent cover! :})

Hey, lookie there...we know them! :}

Darn, I was a few seconds late on this as one of the twins (can never remember which one) just did a big flip. Pretty daring for being in the middle of the street! But, our girls rock...so, no surprises they would try! :}

And they're done!

One of Kaley's best dance friends, Oakley, and her fun Mom, Andrea

Finishing up the dance season....The Recital

So, yea...still a little behind on all the summer events; but, the dance season did come to an end and it was another fun year to watch our Kaley & Dylan learn and grow in their dance abilities. Unfortunately (again), I didn't get a whole lot of great pictures...call it the bad lighting, cheap camera or simply user error; but, this at least gives you an idea of the entertainment. (I'd like to invest in a decent camera; but, we also know I'm terrible with technology...either breaking it or losing it, so there's no point! :}). Kaley absolutely lives for dancing, and continues to perform for us on a regular basis, as she loves to make up her own routines. Here she is on the far right with her Hip Hop Dance crew.

It's always fun to see the cute little girls/boys just beginning to learn about the fun of dance

These costumes were so cute! :}

A few of Kaley's "Dance Sisters" here, who are wonderful examples to her 

It's fun to watch the Cheer Teams do their thing too. They have all really grown a lot this past year & doing more tricks than than I remember them doing before.  

The twins, and Ivy, have especially amazed me with their fearlessness this year. OK, so wish I got the flip off top here; but, just trust me, it was cool (especially from just small little girls! :}) 

Of course my favorite cheerleader is that cute blond to the left side! :} 

Dylan has really progressed this year as well. His flexibility & strength have really helped him in his moves! I guess that's why his name is "Superflex" or "Mr. Flextastic" :}

The performing team got to show everyone thier "Evil Side of Disney" Production

The Finale: the boys getting another shot at impressing the crowd (who always loves them! :})

The instructors giving us their own entertaining performance

Ms. Diane's still got it!  

We love our instructors...they're the best!! :}

Now, everybody dance!

And for a special treat, Diane's daughter, Deja, got a surprise proposal to end the night!  

And of course, the answer was "YES"!

It's certainly been a challenging year for Diane, as she had to run the studio by herself, after Cathy's passing at the beginning of the season. She did a fabulous job & I saw even more of a bond between the girls this year, as they united together during this tough season!  

It's always a tear jerker moment when they honor the families of their students, who have since passed away. I enjoy getting the chance to see McKenzie (the one in the middle), the daughter of our previous Jazzercise student, Tanya. I know she would be very proud that she is continuing on her love of dance!

These poor girls just lost their Dad weeks before the recital. He was very supportive, as I saw him each week waiting for them at the Solo practices & coaching them on. I love how Dance Biz recognizes this & gives them the extra love & support they need during this difficult time. That's why it feels like it's just an extension to the family! :}  

Could she be any sassier?! :} 

(and no, I did NOT tell her to do that! She's just a poser, what can I say? :})