Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
This year my daughter participated in a number of shows, where last year she only took part in the parade and “big” show at thee Seattle Center.
Friday I took her out of school during lunch time to go to the Greenwood Senior Center. There were a lot more dancers than I thought there would be. Her classmate was also one of the dancers at this performance. This will come up later.
The two of them then went back to school to give a demonstration/performance to the preschool as well as their classrooms.
She was tired at the end of the day. “Technically” she performed seven dances. I replied by that logic she shouldn’t be tired the next day because it would be only one dance. She looked at me with murder in her eyes. The next day was the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
In the staging area the dance school was right behind police horses. By the expression on the banner carrier’s face you can guess what is happening.
Thankfully as the parade was beginning the dancers were shepherded around the horses and didn’t need to be on the look out for any surprises in the road.
Here is Dela during the parade (and her classmate, the one from the previous day) as well.
The obligatory post-parade group shot
Followed by post-parade treats.
The next day was busy for the dance school. Dela participated in two events. First up was a show over in Bellevue for a retirement home, the residents of which featured several retired Irish nuns. Dela went with her friend for carpooling purposes, so I missed out on this one. The video was shot by the mother.
Then there was (for Dela) the big show at the Seattle Center. The Irish Heritage Festival is a major celebration of Ireland and Irish culture. Their presentation was an hour long, and Dela was featured in a few dances.
All that practicing with her friend the last couple of days really payed off when Dela and her classmate danced the Two Hand (or whatever it is called).
Finally some hard shoe:
She had a “day off” Monday, then Tuesday (today, St. Patrick’s Day) Dela performed along with several other dancers at TOPS Elementary (where Laura is teaching).
I am really proud of Dela for sticking with the dancing. She really enjoys it and has gotten a lot better. Maybe next year during the “high season” she will participate in more events.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Sláinte!