ABT Audition!

About a month ago, Zoe decided she wanted to do her first audition for a dance summer intensive program. Over the holiday break Miss Nicole was offering an audition workshop for the dancers that were interested in attending. They went over technique, tips, what to expect, different program options, etc. That motivated Zoe even more! We did have to discuss that we were just doing this audition for the experience though, not to actually attend a summer intensive. These programs are held at different locations throughout the country, last from 2-5 weeks, and are quite costly. I definitely think she will participate in the next few years, but I'm just not ready for that for her yet!

The American Ballet Theater (ABT) audition in California was being held at CSU Long Beach. We decided to go to Mimi and Gramp's house the night before so that we didn't have to drive as far in the morning. It also gave Mimi a chance to come with us and be a little more a part of Zoe's dance world! She was also our photographer of the day.
I think Zoe was feeling a bit anxious about the audition and wasn't "in the mood" to take pictures! Mimi told her that she would appreciate it one day!


We paid her audition fee, filled out the paperwork, and submitted her photos.
I pinned on her number, and again, she wondered why Mimi had to take a picture!
After meeting up with some of her friends from Dunamix, they all went into the studio to begin their audition. They were lined up in rows and then divided up to split into different rooms.
Unfortunately, we weren't able to watch any of the audition, so we went to coffee with some of the other moms, and tried to calm our nerves for our girls!
After the audition, the girls were full of smiles! They all thought it went pretty well and were feeling a bit more confident.
I love this group of girls!
On our way out, Zoe let Mimi get one more picture in front of the Performing Arts Center so she could remember where her first official dance audition took place!
Results will be sent out in 8-10 days, so we will see what happens!