We've started a new chapter in our dance career. And by "we" I mean Ella does the dancing and I shell out the cash.She had been dancing at St. Croix Dance Academy for the last 3 years. Well, they closed the River Falls location and we needed to make a decision. We could drive to Baldwin to the dance studio there or find a new studio.
After thinking on it all summer - believe me, it took up more time than I thought it should - we decided that the road to Baldwin could prove tricky in the winter and went with local favorite Helmer Dance. They're located in Huson in a nice building.
So, we go in for a shoe fitting. Two pairs of shoes, a new leotard and first and last months tuition she is signed up for Tap/Jazz on Tuesday nights. But wait! What are those sparkly shoes she spies? Well, those are the shoes for the hip hop class. Yes, wait for it...."Mom I want to join hip hop." Okay, I knew the shoes were the big draw but frankly the girl needed some new living room dance moves. So I said she could try a class and see how she liked it.
Well needless to say she loved it! So now we go to dance class two nights a week and Ella loves every minute of it.
Why do I not mind spending the time and money on dance? Because in her now 3+ years of dance I have never heard her say "Mom, I don't want to go to dance tonight."
Keep dancing baby girl - Mom plans on retiring when you become famous ;)
