Relay for Life

Amber and two other members of her Performance Team performed at the Relay for Life this morning. It was a last minute thing, so they didn't have all six members of their team.  But, even though they were three members shy, the girls did a marvelous job representing their school, Just for Kicks.

After performing, Amber and I went over to the big HOPE sign and wrote on her Grandpas' names.  They are located on the E, in the center of the bottom bar.  She couldn't write, so I did ti for her.

Before the girls were called to gather for performing, someone had a bubble machine going and Amber went and chased bubbles.  I was only able to get a couple shots, but this one was so pretty!

Amber and her friend, Alena doing their Performance Team piece, Cold Hearted Snake.

Sarah, Amber, and Alena

Amber and Sarah

Final Pose

Rewind Back in Time - 20th Year Celebration

I am going to attempt to post only the couple videos I was able to take with my phone while "playing" stage manager this past week.  These were all taken last night (closing night).

Simply Irresistible was performed by Just For Kick's Senior Performance Team.  It was choreographed and directed by mother/daughter team Jen and Taylor Scott.  Amber is wearing pink, 2nd row (middle when it starts), 2nd from right.

Just click on the words below and it will take you to the video.  May want to pause it to let the buffer fill before starting so you can watch it straight through without it stopping.

Simply Irresistible


Hey Ricky was performed by Ethan and Amber's tap class.  It was choreographed by the studio owner, Tanya Bleil-Johnson.  Amber is second in from the left.  Of course, they all look exactly the same!

Hey Rickey

Back in March/April, Tanya asked the three boys if they would meet with Ryan Posey and learn Smooth Criminal.  Their friend, Jonathan joined them, and the four boys had a crash class on this piece.  It was so fast and difficult.  From what I understand, this particular number has been done quite a bit over the years.  The one dancing closest to the camera is Ryan, who choreographed it for them this year.

Smooth Criminal

A few weeks prior to recital, Christine Luders, the ballroom teacher, asked Evyn, Ethan, and Amber if they would do the East Coast Swing number, Crazy Little Thing Called Love.  They would be dancing with the team.  Christine used a couple of the other older kids from the teen class, too, who had done the number the year before.  (It was being done because it was part of the anniversary celebration.)  So, in about a day's time, Ian taught Evyn the moves, and then he picked up the rest at practices.  

Crazy Little Thing Called Love

And that is all I have in videos from backstage.  Enjoy :)