Day two of dance competition was a lot easier than day one. I got to watch the production piece from backstage because I carried a table onstage. They won a golden egg! Christina’s pieces didn’t do as well at competition this year as they did last year and I think she was disappointed. I’m proud of her anyway. She puts her whole heart into it and it shows. It’s almost worth the 16 hours I spent there to watch her four dances. Nah, it was definitely worth it. Love this kid.
Tag: competition
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March 1
Day two of dance was so unbearably long. We got there at 10:30 in the morning and Christina’s performance was at 12:30. Awards weren’t until 4:30, and they lasted an hour, so we were there for seven hours. I was good until about 3:15 or so, and then the walls started to crush me. Christina did ok – her dance came in third out of five in the category. It was a tough weekend with a lot of very good dancers to go up against. But the studio did win the sportsmanship award for the weekend, which in my opinion is worth more than any other of the awards they could get. Christina seemed in good spirits, so that’s what matters to me.
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February 28
Christina had day one of a dance competition today. She did ok. Her junior team dance won third place out of five, but her intermediate team dance didn’t even place. Billy and I were really surprised because the dance looked great to me. I didn’t see any obvious issues with it that should have kept them from even an honorable mention. Christina said she knew it wasn’t a good performance, so I guess that makes it a little better. It would be worse if she thought she nailed it and still didn’t place. We went out for dinner at the Local, which was a new place to us. I went once for brunch with a friend from church, but not for dinner. It seemed pretty good – nice to try something different. Christina has another performance tomorrow, which will be a very long day. They perform at 12:30, so we have to be there at 10:30, and awards are not until 4:30. Today’s awards session was almost an hour long, which makes Christina’s lack of placing even worse, because when they give out so many awards that it takes an hour to do it and you STILL don’t win anything… just damn. I hope tomorrow is better.
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February 7
Christina had a short competition where only her trio performed. They did so great! They earned a platinum award, first place overall, and a judges showmanship award. I’m so proud of them, even though it was an insanely long day. Definitely worth the long wait!
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January 25
Christina wrapped up her competition and did ok. Not the showing she was hoping for, but she had a great weekend with her friends and had fun dancing. We spent seven hours sitting in our seats to watch three performances and didn’t eat or drink anything during that time. We couldn’t leave our seats because there were about 600 people watching and only about 25 seats (or so it felt). By the time we left, we were all mostly melting. Now we’re home and I’m achy and my throat feels scratchy and I’m sad because I thought I’d evaded Robin’s flu. Apparently I got it by way of Billy. I don’t know what I’m going to do if I’m sick and can’t do this training tomorrow. I’ve literally been working my ass off for a month to prepare. I guess a day or two delay won’t be the end of the world, but it still sucks. We’ll see how I feel tomorrow.
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January 23
We decided on a whim to go to Toothsome Chocolate Factory at Universal City Walk for lunch, and it was pretty good. A little too much sweet for me, but that was my own fault for ordering dessert for breakfast and then dessert after that. Christina’s trio did ok… she felt really good about it, but it didn’t place well. She always manages to stay positive anyway, which I so appreciate about her. Day one in the books!
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May 3
Today’s competition did not go much better than yesterday’s. The coach was nicer to the team after their crappy performance, but what she didn’t say, the kids did, and they all took it out on Robin. I wish I knew why it makes some people feel good to make someone else feel bad. It takes all the joy out of a sport that is genuinely cool. We have to compete again tomorrow, but this weekend has been like a giant emotional vacuum. I’m not sure what Robin will have left. I’m not certain anyone still cares.
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May 2
Today’s Summit competition was one of those days that I think everyone probably wants back. The team did horrendous. Hands down the worst performance of the season, not just at competitions, but in practices too. To add insult to injury, the coach tore the team to shreds afterwards, throwing out hurtful insults and f-bombs, taking out all her frustrations on them. It was a day to forget and yet Robin is still going to bed with a smile on her face. For this I am so proud of her.
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April 26
Christina had another great day of competition today. “Let It Be” won first in the category, second in the level 1 small group category, and was one of only three teams in all of level 1 that received a nomination to go to the world championships in NYC in July. She was so excited, as well she should be! I’m so proud of her.
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March 9
Christina’s performances were both really good! Apparently one of her teammates was sick, so they had to perform without her. We never even noticed! The production dance was so entertaining – it really woke up a crowd that was falling asleep. We didn’t stay for awards because they were more than an hour behind schedule and we wouldn’t have gotten home until midnight, so I don’t know how they did overall. I’m sure Christina’s friends will fill her in! They looked phenomenal to me.
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March 1
Rose Gold finished 4th out of 6, so not the showing we’d wanted. They apparently had a deduction due to a legality issue, so to still place 4th despite that is pretty good. This smile makes me happy, no matter how they finish.
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February 2
The competition didn’t end the way we’d hoped after such a successful first day. This season will come down to teamwork, grit, and the will to win. Some people on the team have a lot to learn that is not just how to do the routine, and that may cost them the season. Everything in life is a life lesson. At 13, we’re known to resist those lessons. Ok, at 45 we’re known to resist them too. It happens to the best of us. Progress, then perfection.
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December 7
It wasn’t the best first outing, but they held up their pyramid and I’m proud of them. I hope this is the kick they need to bump it up a notch for the next one. They’ve got this!
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April 27
It was a looooong day at dance competition. Seven hours and almost 100 dances – of which Christina was in two. Her dances won second and fourth place, as well as an overall excellence award. Really proud of her!
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April 19
Robin’s team came in 21st place, which I think is pretty incredible. Hers was one of only 68 teams nominated worldwide to even compete in this tournament, and only 34 of those teams made it to finals. And then in finals, she was ranked in the top 25 IN THE WORLD. It was a long couple of days, but we soaked it all in because who knows if or when we will ever be back. Congratulations to Robin and congratulations to Envy!
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