Better late than never, Our Shining Stars.

"Our Shining Stars" proved to be just as successful, if not more, than our first recital.  The dancers did great during dress rehearsal and even better at recital.  EVERYONE participated, even our smallest dancer who was feeling under the weather.

NONE of it is possible without a wonderful team of volunteers and our stage crew.  BIG shout out to Barbie Rhodies Dance Studio with a backstage crew of Barbie & Mona Rhodes and Lauren Lara.  They are my headset queens- taking  care of any problem as soon as the first word was out of my mouth.

The girls felt really special as they walked along their very own red carpet with their Hollywood Stars.  It is such a honor to put on this event just to see our dancers smile and feel confident about themselves on stage.

This has been a wonderful year and I am very proud of our dancers' accomplishments as well as the diligence and dedication of our Angels and Buddies.   Next year is already being planned,with of course, our recital taking place at The Center for the Arts and Sciences.  While I will be stepping down as an instructor, we have a great team getting geared up to teach our dancers in the fall. Don't worry- I will still be directing the organization and popping into class frequently.  My favorite part of this organization is getting to know the dancers and their helpers, so I am sad to be missing that.  God has directed my path for as long as I can remember and as long as I stay on it- I know good things will happen.  ACTD is one of my greatest ventures and I am ecstatic to see it growing each year.

Thank you for your love and commitment as we once again wrap our year for summer.

**Remember we are always looking for more dancers and willing buddies and angels.  Let us know if you're interested!

Happy Summer!

Leah

Out Under The Trees- Courtesy of Wonderfully Made- a Laurie Heath studio.