Yesterday I got to sit in Sydney's ballet/tap class to see her practice and do the routine they'll be putting on for her recital in June.
While my oldest really enjoys going to dance class, and she loves to dance and show me her moves, one thing became very clear to me after watching her class yesterday. My competitive girl is better fit for sports against others - like running.
I do think as she's grown, her moving art skills has improved. She has more grace and coordination that she once did. But gotta love her, she is so competitive. When the girls are to practice their ballet moves across the studio floor, she doesn't delicately kick and passe. She basically makes it like a race to make sure she is the first one across the floor. And it's been like that forever.
She does look like a ballerina - but she's fierce like a track star.