Sometimes I want to put my hand on Elise's head and push down, willing her to become a tiny kindergartener again. "Stop growing! You're my baby girl, don't you know?" I wonder, do I feel like I didn't soak up enough of her childlike funshine (real Elise word) when I had the chance, and that's why I wish she could be little again? She was the most exuberant, joyous child. She's added a few more emotions since then (just a fiery few!), but I love it the most when I see these inherent ones play across her expressive face.
Elise's staging rehearsal, June 20. Age 12.
Instruction from her teacher, Julie.
Ah, yes, the moment she realized her bun fell out. I love this picture! This dance's rehearsal was marked by several stops and restarts and helpful pointers from the artistic director over the microphone. I could read in Elise's face, below, that she was worried about a PA bun announcement! Thankfully, all was well.
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