Madeline tried out before Christmas for a Talent/Variety show at her school. It was for only 3-5th graders. Over 200 kids tried out, and only 93 kids made it, and we found out that Madeline made it a few days before we left for the USA to go home for the holidays. She was thrilled and excited! :) Her dance studio helped her choreograph a song that mixed Glamorous (by Fergie) and a song from CHICAGO the musical. Maddie worked very hard for 1 month to learn the dance for tryouts, and then worked very hard over the holidays to perfect it and memorize it. When the kids returned to school in Jan. they had about 10 mandatory rehearsals, and 3 of them were full dress rehearsals. The director, Donna Coughlin, was amazing and organized and taught the kids the "ins and outs" of a show. The kids became such good friends and had a great appreciation for what goes into a production.
The variety of acts that the kids preformed were truly amazing. There were kids who played the piano, comedy skits, solo singing, group singing, a kids rock band, dancers, violinists, etc etc. These kids were all so talented. A great group of kids. Not a "painful" show to watch either (unlike some of those dance recitals in the past-yikes) ha ha ha. A great mix of talents and truly truly talented bunch of kids. Madeline made some great friends in the process and feels more comfortable at this big new school she is at. :)
