Ballet Class: Scene 1, Take 2

Never one to give up, we are back out there in the world trying a dance class all over again.  Our first attempt, as reported back in October, was a complete disaster and I ended up cancelling the rest of the session.  I was doing more ballet moves trying to convince Sam to walk through the door, then Sam was even moving.

Fast forward 7 months and a lot of growing up on Sam's part, a new opportunity appeared for Sam try ballet.  I said yes and  dusted off her leotard, tights, skirt and ballet shoes.  I got excited all over again and hoped this would be the magic combination that works.  The class only has two other girls and both are friends from preschool that Sam knows well. In addition, Sam is all about being a "princess" and spinning around and around until she gets dizzy.  Wearing her ballet clothes makes her feel like a princess.  Again, another winner.  And lastly, I do think the last 7 months has made Sam much more aware of what is going on.  She had requested taking a dance class a few weeks ago.



After class having a much needed snack. 
Dancing is hard work, you know.

To my delight on the first day, Sam couldn't wait to come home from school and get dressed for class.  She looks so cute. I am grateful to Heather for providing us an endless supply of ballet shoes for Sam to wear in each of her attempts.  Heather's got twin 5 year-old girls and I am lucky enough to take advantage of the ballet shoes they no longer need.

It was a hit!  Sam went right inside the room with Ruby and Ainsley and participated like she had always been there.  I was able to watch from a two way mirror and started getting teary-eyed at how much Sam was enjoying her ballet class.

Here is video of Sam and her friends in action. She is the one wearing the teal-colored headband with the flower on it.  That was Sam's special touch when getting dressed.