Ballroom Dance Night

Tonight Aubrey attended a dance held at the ballroom studio for a large group of home schooled kids.  The group had been taking classes throughout their school year and this was a chance to show what they've learned.  Even though Aubrey attends public school, she had been invited to join in anyway by her partner, Isaiah, and his family.

Which is great because it gives these two more time to practice before the competition next week.

The ages at this dance ranged from 6 to18 years old - with the first hour mainly for the younger ones.

The boys were taught how to escort their lady partners on and off the dance floor (I love seeing that kind of stuff.)  I believe every guy needs to learn how to be a gentleman.  On the flip side, every girl needs to learn how to be a lady too.

Does it get any cuter than this?:

My most favorite song of the night is the second song our my blog music list - Dark Waltz.  It's absolutely beautiful to listen to, especially when you are watching a couple dance so eloquently to it - which for tonight it was Isaiahs' parents.  They danced so beautifully together to this song, it made me get a little emotional just watching them. They were completely together in their steps and in their expression of the waltz.  It made me wish Jed was here with me tonight so that I could dance with him in the same kind of way.  To be in his arms and waltz around the floor like that- to feel and be as one with him.  It makes me miss him.  So sappy, I know, but I can't help it.  

Aubrey's friend, Keneshia, had been invited as well so naturally they hung out together.

The TANGO!!!

The Tango is one of the harder positions for girls to hold.  Her head must be held (uncomfortably) to the side and back throughout the whole dance and the knees kept bent very low.

I love this one:

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I love watching Aubrey learn and grow - she's truly turning into a beautiful dancer. 

Keep it up, Aubs!  Keep it up!