Our Harlem Globetrotters Experience

Earlier this month the girls performed in the Harlem Globetrotters halftime show.  It’s the second time they’ve been able to perform in a show and it’s always such a fun and unique experience. They practiced like crazy and were so excited to have the opportunity to go out. They looked so beautiful and grown up and did such a great job. I’m a proud mom for sure.  

My Three Amazing Ballerinas

 This past weekend my girls danced in The Nutcracker with Dancing in the Streets.  They looked so beautiful and did so well.  They were in multiple dances and even helped create some of the choreography. Last year’s performance wasn’t able to happen due to covid and the girls missed it so much.  They were beyond excited to hear they’d be able to perform this year.  Dance means so much to them.  It challenges them to get out of their comfort zone, it challenges them physically, it’s is a great way for them to exercise, and they love expressing themselves and helping to teach others about their abilities through something they are all passionate about- dance.  Finding a dance studio that values this experience as much as we do can be such a huge challenge.  One that we've experienced ourselves.  They always feel at home at Dancing in the Streets, though, and are always welcomed there.  If you are looking for a wonderful, dedicated organization to support, they’re it!  You can donate by going to https://www.ditsaz.org/.  Here are some pictures from this weekend.   I think you can see their joy flooding through.  

Our Amazing Time with the Harlem Globetrotters

Life has been so busy (as usual), and I am so behind on my posting.  We had such an amazing experience though, and I wanted to make sure to share.  

A few months back the girl’s dance studio, Dancing in the Streets, asked if they would like to be part of a dance in the Harlem Globetrotters halftime show.  I asked the girls and of course they very quickly said “yes”.  

After multiple practices the day arrived and we drove to Phoenix for the game.  The girls were beaming when they went out on the court.   It meant so much to them, they are still telling everyone they meet about it.  Their outfits were beautiful but paled in comparison to their smiles.  They were on cloud 9!

I vividly remember a conversation I had with Madi when she was younger and our other two girlies weren’t home yet.  She was dancing at our local community center and she was sad because she didn’t get to dance on stage.  She shared with me that her dream was to dance on stage. I called so many studios, but never found one that would work.  I tried again here in Tucson to no avail. Then we found Dancing in the Streets.  Thanks to their amazing work, all the girls have been able to fully participate in their shows and shine onstage.  We never thought to dream bigger, though.  It didn’t occur to us that there was something bigger for the girls than onstage.  It turns out that there was; the halftime show was their opportunity for their “bigger”.  Watching them out there brought tears to my eyes (and I never cry!).  Dreams do come true, and sometimes you find your dreams weren’t even big enough because God has something even better.  It was a day we will never forget!