Ballet in Honduras

Last week Hannah had her first dance recital in Honduras! This was completely amazing (1) because it was all in Spanish and (2) her friends from church were gone so she got to make new friends.

Hannah had done dance for several years while we lived in the states and moving to Honduras meant she wasn't able to do her 'normal' girly things. One thing Jeremie and I had prayed for was that we would find a ballet program for her to join. We also prayed that she would make some friends and learn Spanish.

God is Good!!!

 
 












She has made several friends in the community where we live and she is starting to make friends in her ballet class. And speaks in Spanish!! ( there are also a lot of giggles and pointing)

Anyway, this ballet was definitely a learning curve for us all. First of all, I had to search downtown (yes the market) to find a lady named Lola, who was the seamstress that made the outfits. I found her!!! Her shop was downtown, down a sidewalk, in the second story of a bookstore - that didn't sell books, only notebooks and pencils :) Next, Hannah didn't understand why you would put feathers on a yellow sequin skirt with pink tights. :)

Another funny thing were the instructions we received about the dance itself. The teacher instructed us to make sure she ate a lot of chocolate to keep her energy up and to reduce water intake. HUMMM



The Dance itself was really fun. Yes, they started an hour late (and is very cultural) and they sold dinner plates at the back of the auditorium. Honduras is very relational, so of course you serve food!! The ballet had many traditional ballet type dances. They also incorporated a few traditional dances and one all about soccer (yes the world cup is a BIG DEAL)

Oh, and the music was soooo loud!! Isaac sat on my lap covering his ears with my hands and his hands - poor kid.

The soccer song :)

It was so special to be able to be a part of this. Really being able to be a part of the country where we live. I am so proud of my daughter!! She is amazing. She was willing to do something so big because she loves to dance. Another amazing thing was that because we live with my sister, Auntie Beth and Maddy were able to go. Something that they have missed out on - the normal family stuff.








Hannah 'helping' the girl behind be in the correct position

she did such a good job

 



Isaac enjoying the snacks before the recital started