You probably didn't know that the kiddodiddo's school is having a variety show next month. You also didn't know that the kids have a book called "the Berenstein Bears and the Trouble with Grown Ups" where Brother and Sister put on a skit for their school's variety show.
When the fliers went out, Amelia was so excited to be in the show (because of the book.)
She hasn't had dance lessons or singing lessons and she doesn't play an instrument. So what could she do for a Variety Show?
Hmmm. How about a hula dance with her friends? That's what I did in 1st grade. So we got together a group of friends. By the time of the first rehearsal, the group of 7 was down to 2. Amelia and her friend Lexi have had a few practice sessions (read: disasters on wheels. ) I don't know how to hula, but I found directions on the internet and have been trying to walk the girls through. They can hold it together (some what) when they aren't too busy giggling and chasing eachother.
Today was the first Variety Show rehearsal for real. Once Amelia saw the other acts she was afraid. Very afraid. So afraid that she changed her mind. But once she vented out all of those feelings, she realized that practicing everyday (like taking medicine, she said) wouldn't be so bad. In fact it might help. So we might have a hula dancer after all. One that has now been scared into taking things seriously.
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Tracy -- I don't know if this is helpful or not but Kristy Kelly and I performed in a talent show sometime during our early elementary years and I still feel like an absolute idiot about it. Truly it is a painful memory. The fact that you are helping with the choreography is a definite bonus -- I had done it all on my own and truly it was a sight to behold. We wore those hot pink skirts we used to have and used some of Grandpa's "big band" music. Anyway, I'm not saying that Amelia shouldn't do it, but I think that your involvement is key and don't let her do anything she will regret 20+ years later!
P.S. We like the Berenstain Bear's Trouble With Grown Ups! Except that Mama and Papa Bear dressed like Brother and Sister is just wrong.
I remember your "boogie woogie" number- the hot pink skirts anyway. What went wrong?
When I did the hula, there was a grown up in charge. Mrs. Sauders was there, watching because her daughter was participating. Mrs. Sauders is Hawaiian. At the end of the first practice, she went and talked to the person in charge and told them it was NOT a real hula and she would be happy to teach us a real hula. And she did.
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