I am excited over this date - 3Nov. Not because this date was my birthday
... it was because it's a day where Ashley's ballet school open it's dance room for parents. For the 1st time parents get to enter the dance room and see th
e wonderful performance of the children. Practical terms, to see what 'results' their child had learnt. The children have no idea that parents will be in the room, but they are more than happy to welcome audience in and proudly present their best shots. Watching Ashley dance is my joy. I suppose naturally, as a mum you feel proud of your child. Little Cieran was happy to watch his sister dancing too. He surprised several mum
mies who came in for the open house to see that Cieran was so well-behaved, never cranky and watched quietly for almost 90mins. Of course, occasionally he moves here and there, but generally, very well-behaved compared to most kids (esp boys). The ballet teacher, Ms June Lee has been very professional. She explains some dance moves, the difference between the old and new RAD syllabus to parents. I valued the information shared as a 'ballet dummy' like me, don't really appreciate such arts...haha! But I think I will grow to enjoy it. As usual, I cant help to take out my camera and busy recording the moves for each piece of dance. Ms June get the girls to show the parents both Classical Ballet and Jazz Ballet of which they have been learning in class. Most girls love jazz ballet with the fast and hip music. S
everal of them are taking the Jazz Ballet examination on Nov 17, including Ashley. After the dance performance and explanation, J
une touched on the topic on YOG. Ashley had went for YOG audition last Sunday (Nov1) as the school of ballet was involved in this big event. Few of the girls will be selected to perform in YOG. I am not sure if Ashley will be selected. As parents, we have mixed feelings over this matter. If she is being selected, we are happy for her to have such a good exposure. Honestly speaking, it's a 'once a life time' experience for her. How often will Singapore be hosting country for YOG? It adds on to her ballet 'portfolio' and it will only be have a positive impact for her future. But, on other other hand, it means we have to plan our time in bringing her for rehearsals, and the 
full commitment in her participation. Another consideration will be, how these rehearsals will impact on her studies...she will be in Pri 1 next year. I told Jeremy that we just 'leave it natural'. If she got in, we should feel proud of her 天分 in dancing. 有一天，过一天. We shall know if she will be selected via post from the school. The class end later
than expected due to some information sharing, but it was fruitful. We reached home close to 9pm. After washed up, my mini birthday celebrations starts. Cieran was exited. He has learn that we have to light the candle as he points out to me to do so. Both children waited anxiously for me to do that, and Ashley happily sings the birthday song after I did that. Cieran doesn't know how to sing, but he shake his head enjoying. We had cake as supper.... if you notice, we are all wearing pyjamas! (exclude the naked man....haha!)
... it was because it's a day where Ashley's ballet school open it's dance room for parents. For the 1st time parents get to enter the dance room and see th
e wonderful performance of the children. Practical terms, to see what 'results' their child had learnt. The children have no idea that parents will be in the room, but they are more than happy to welcome audience in and proudly present their best shots. Watching Ashley dance is my joy. I suppose naturally, as a mum you feel proud of your child. Little Cieran was happy to watch his sister dancing too. He surprised several mum
mies who came in for the open house to see that Cieran was so well-behaved, never cranky and watched quietly for almost 90mins. Of course, occasionally he moves here and there, but generally, very well-behaved compared to most kids (esp boys). The ballet teacher, Ms June Lee has been very professional. She explains some dance moves, the difference between the old and new RAD syllabus to parents. I valued the information shared as a 'ballet dummy' like me, don't really appreciate such arts...haha! But I think I will grow to enjoy it. As usual, I cant help to take out my camera and busy recording the moves for each piece of dance. Ms June get the girls to show the parents both Classical Ballet and Jazz Ballet of which they have been learning in class. Most girls love jazz ballet with the fast and hip music. S
everal of them are taking the Jazz Ballet examination on Nov 17, including Ashley. After the dance performance and explanation, J
une touched on the topic on YOG. Ashley had went for YOG audition last Sunday (Nov1) as the school of ballet was involved in this big event. Few of the girls will be selected to perform in YOG. I am not sure if Ashley will be selected. As parents, we have mixed feelings over this matter. If she is being selected, we are happy for her to have such a good exposure. Honestly speaking, it's a 'once a life time' experience for her. How often will Singapore be hosting country for YOG? It adds on to her ballet 'portfolio' and it will only be have a positive impact for her future. But, on other other hand, it means we have to plan our time in bringing her for rehearsals, and the 
full commitment in her participation. Another consideration will be, how these rehearsals will impact on her studies...she will be in Pri 1 next year. I told Jeremy that we just 'leave it natural'. If she got in, we should feel proud of her 天分 in dancing. 有一天，过一天. We shall know if she will be selected via post from the school. The class end later
than expected due to some information sharing, but it was fruitful. We reached home close to 9pm. After washed up, my mini birthday celebrations starts. Cieran was exited. He has learn that we have to light the candle as he points out to me to do so. Both children waited anxiously for me to do that, and Ashley happily sings the birthday song after I did that. Cieran doesn't know how to sing, but he shake his head enjoying. We had cake as supper.... if you notice, we are all wearing pyjamas! (exclude the naked man....haha!)
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