It has just been one quarter into the year but oh boy, what a pack one we have had! While everyone else eased slowly into the new year after all the December festivities and year end celebrations, our schedule just got increasingly busier and crazier. This time it mostly revolved around Amanda, our little dancer.
In just one quarter, she had multiple performances to prepare for.
1) Jan 07 - Her piano recital
2) Jan 20 - Ballet concert
3) Feb 13 - Singing auditions
4) Feb 25 - Singing competition
5) Mar 15- TTA mock exams
6) Mar 18 - Popstar concert
7) Mar 23 - TTA exams
These were on top of all her regular dance practises and with every performance, there were multiple stage and full dress rehearsals. At one point in time, she was either dancing or singing for up to 6 days a week, with multiple sessions a day. We were amazed she could remember all the different dance choreographies and songs. In addition to these, this quarter she also joined her dance school's competition troupe which meant an additional dance lesson on a weekday evening.
And just when we thought we could have a breather after most of her concerts and exams were over, we were told her dance group was to perform in the upcoming NKF charity dinner in April, which again meant additional dance practises this month.
I'm not complaining though, as I love dance and seeing her perform. The scheduling got quite crazy at its peak, and I was rushing from work to her preschool to rehearsals, but it was worth it seeing her progress. At times like this, I am thankful that I had a job with flexible working hours!
