Tonight was Grace’s last ballet show! These concerts have really gone brilliantly well and she has enjoyed them. I think it has been a wonderful growth experience for her – the practising, the commitment to the rehearsals and show, the fun the girls have together in the changing room, the experience of being on stage, and the joy of performing.

Huge kudos to Julie and Erika from Turning Steps dance studio for bringing it all together! And also to Donné who made sure Grace was ready for each show and managed our schedule to make sure Grace had lots of time to rest and take it easy between things.

As a surprise for the final show I also ended up looking after the girls backstage. When I arrived with Grace there were some nervous moms who were about to go and watch the show who told me there was no one to look after the girls tonight, so I volunteered and had a lot of fun with a lovely bunch of little ladies.

This is how we get ready….

Hair gel and buns

Smiles…

..and makeup

Ready for the next step?

More makeup!

The pretty ballerina, all ready to go

Tonight Grace was dancing in Rio, so wings and leotard, ready to go