My little super star…

Last weekend, Nonnie, McCanless, Mary Clare and I packed up and headed to the “Up State” for the weekend.  McCanless’ Dance Company had a huge dance competition in Spartanburg and she was so ready!  I think she gets more excited about competition than actual dance class!  She truly loves performing.

McCanless getting into her musical theater costume for her “Flaunt It” routine with the Petite Company.  They did an excellent job!

“Flaunt It” on stage

This photo is of all of the dance companies:  Petities, Juniors and Seniors.  Their “Lady Gaga” routine won first place and Top Overall, which is phenomenal!   Especially considering the girls were up against huge, powerhouse studios from across both North and South Carolina!  This competition was definitely a step way up from others we’ve been to.  I felt like I was watching America’s Best Dance Crew on Mtv.  (I’m not kidding.)  I was so happy for our  own little dance crew!  (Can you tell I’m a proud mama?)

McCanless loves watching the older girls.  Many nights after her own dance class, she begs me to allow her to stay and watch the “big” girls dance.

Here she is with her hip hop group… Their “Hot and Cold” routine won the judges choice award for “burning up the floor.”   They are so cute.  (Can you tell the boys are in firemen uniforms?)

After McCanless danced on Saturday morning, we played in downtown Spartanburg.

That evening we celebrated McCanless’ huge accomplishments at Cornbread to Caviar, a great little spot right downtown.  Okra, a little jazz band played as Nonnie, the girls and I treated ourselves to fine Southern cousine on the patio, and then headed back to  the Marriot for a fabulous girls’ night in and a great night’s sleep!  I’m sure McCanless was dreaming of tutus and twirls.

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