Recital

Recital finally came! We had it last Sunday and it went great! As always, there were a few good things along with a few bad.

Probably the worst thing that happened was that our sound guy didn't show up. No one knows why but there was a bit of a panic for a while. The dance and gymnastics supervisor ended up having to do it. Though it was great that she did it, there were a lot of complications with it. Many of the songs were started late, which really screws up the kids. I appreciate her trying her hardest, but it was frustrating for us teachers. We just want our dancers to do well and things like this can really mess them up.

Other than the music, there were no technical complications. Also, as far as I know, there were no costume malfunctions. There was a lot less crying and the kids were so excited! A lot of them got flowers and a lot of grandparents and family came to watch. This made the kids even more excited and meant a lot to them. Besides the music starting late, the dances were good. I am very proud of all the students!

Recital is what makes this job worth it. Seeing the kids so happy and excited is such a great feeling. All of the hard work and stress is forgotten about and the day is enjoyed. When it's all over, a great feeling of accomplishment comes over the teachers and students. Having the kids come up to you after and thanking you and hugging you, and having the parents thank you too, is a great feeling also. Recital reminds me why I love my job!