Sunday, March 20, 2011
Just DANCE
Tonight I had the pleasure of watching my teenage God daughter compete in a regional dance competition. It was my first experience as an adult attending one of these events and unlike the movies filled with battling and drama, the competition was much more civil and controlled. All the participants seemed to have a genuine appreciation for each other and love of dance. However, just like the movies the loud routine music pounded the airwaves shaking not only the girls tushys but the bleachers as well. The outfits were fun to see with sequence here, glitter there, and perhaps a feather or two. Some of the dance moves of the younger competitors were cute but I didn't care much for their overly done faces and the all too typical plastered smiles. That part of the night felt a little too "Toddlers and Tiaras" for me. The Jr. and Sr. competitors had varied choreographed routines that incorporated the standard required moves. It was obvious that these young women worked very hard to make it to this "invitational" style of competition and were very dedicated to their art. What truly made the night special was seeing the look on my God daughter's face when her team took first place and received the coveted trophy, banner, and medals for their division. What I didn't know before tonight was that this is what she always dreamed of. Not so much winning competitions, although that's always a plus, but being on a dance team and competing against an equally talented group of her peers. Seeing the look on her face tonight it made me realize that whatever your dreams may be it's always a wonderful feeling to witness the dreams of someone you love come true. It was because of this experience that the next time I hear a funky little beat I will remember her joy and just DANCE.
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