On Point Competition

The weekend of this competition was definitely a busy one.  On the first day, Studio 4 was competing in several dances all day so just about anytime that we went we would be able to see some of our dances.  I decided it would be a fun opportunity for me and the girls so we took it.  The only downfall was that it was an hour away, but we went anyways since we didn't have anything going on and I was really looking forward to checking it out.  Also, I thought Eliza might want to see what competition is all about, to get a little taste of it.

There was a specific dance that I wanted to see, but we didn't quite make it there in time.  I tried not to stress as we were driving knowing we wouldn't make it in time.  I was a little bummed but it was ok.  I mostly wanted to see the Production number and we made it for that and then were able to see many of the solos.

 When we drove home, it was dark and I just followed the GPS.  Bad idea.  The GPS started to take me a totally different way than we came.  I really didn't like the way we were going, so I didn't follow it.  It kept rerouting over and over again and I decided to go the way I thought and not listen.  Once I was feeling like we were going in the right direction,  I asked the GPS to take me to the freeway.  It took me straight there, thankfully.  I was pretty irritated and then doubly irritated when I missed the exit, just because I wasn't paying attention.  It put us home pretty late and I was really frustrated and tired and my back was killing me.

 Previously, I had planned on for sure going the next day to see the girl I had choreographed for and trained for the competition.  I did not want to miss her, but I was seriously thinking of not going back since the drive was so far and my back really ached.  I didn't know how I would spend 2 more hours in the car and sitting at the competition.  I had other reasons too, but I decided to go again anyways.  I asked the girls if they wanted to stay home this time, and they really wanted to come again so that's what we did.  This time, I went the way that made sense to me and then got a little help from the GPS once we got closer.  On the way home, I did not follow it at all and relied on my own inner GPS.  It went a whole lot smoother.  But, anyways, it was so great to be there and I am so glad I went back.  When my dancer, Eden performed, she was so beautiful.  I looked back at her mom in the audience and she was crying.  At that point I knew whatever the judges gave her, it wouldn't matter.  She did amazing and her mom loved it.  What more could I ask for?  She ended up getting High Gold and I was so happy for her!

I learned a couple things from this experience.  One, is to never follow blindly.  Using what you already know and then to get help when you need it, is always the best way and Two, sometimes things can be hard, but are worth it in the end.  I'm glad we didn't miss this.