This post was first started in July of 2010:
Lissie had the opportunity to take part in a summer session of ballet lessons and here is what her dance instructor, Ms. Christie, had to say to me at the end of class on the first day (imagine a strong Scottish accent):
"I cannot believe that she has not been a part of our ballet programme! She is a born dancer!"
(Of course, Lissie gives credit to Grandma Kay for all of her natural dance abilities.)
So now Ms. Christie has successfully wooed Lissie into her "programme," which wasn't really too difficult since she is a born dancer. And this past week (in July) Lissie has "changed her major" from interior design to dance . . . even though college is still a few years off!
Post continuation (January 2011)
Near the end of the first semester of intermediate/advanced ballet instruction, we were give a calendar of upcoming performances . . . mostly scheduled for Sundays :( This had been one of my concerns before Lissie entered the ballet programme, but I have been very impressed with Ms. Christie's graciousness. When I kindly thanked her for the information and wonderful ballet instruction, I also said that Lissie wouldn't be able to participate in any of the Sunday events. Ms. Christie wrote back and explained how her upbringing was much the same in Scotland and if it were up to her, they would never schedule performances for Sundays! She said she understood and admired our family's closeness.
When Lissie returned to class after the winter break, one of the first things Ms. Christie announced (in front of the whole class) was: "Lissie, I was so upset after I found out that you would not be in our Swan Lake performance this year that I called the theater and already have booked SATURDAY for next year!
I have felt a profound sense of gratitude for Ms. Christie's grace and understanding . . . and I am more and more convinced of Heavenly Father's concern for all of us.
Wow! That is awesome! What a nice teacher. That's so exciting. Lissie is such a beautiful dancer!
ReplyDeleteThe more I hear about Ms. Christie, the more I like her! I'm so glad that Lissie will be able to dance in Swan Lake. I'm sure she will be wonderful! I wish we could see it.
ReplyDeleteLissie really is a born dancer :) does that mean she can be a part of the recital next year? that would be so cool!
ReplyDeleteThat is so weird that my comments haven't been showing up. I think maybe I'm not always remembering to do the password part. Anyway, I think I was the first to comment but I was just going to say it really is so awesome that Ms. Christie is so respectful and accommodating when it comes to Lissie's standards. Go Lissie!
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