I actually took dance lessons for five years as a very young child. Every week after a healthy dinner of McNuggets at the local McDonald's, my mom would drive my sister and me to a huge pink house- Miss Beverly's Dance Studio. Miss Beverly is pretty much a legend in these parts. She taught my mom and my aunt when they were young girls, then me and my sister, and she still has a dance studio! I never had real aspirations of dancing- I honestly just wanted the cool five year trophy I would get at the annual recital.
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It's funny though- I remember almost all of the costumes and the songs- one year we did the songs of Mary Poppins, and I remember being super jealous that my sister's class got to perform to the Bangles' hit "Walk Like an Egyptian" (such an awesome song!). I remember begging to do a solo to "Uptown Girl", but my mom insisted I do a trio dance to "Stop in the Name of Love". She pacified me by assuring me that I was the star, a mini Diana Ross. We still argue over who was the most important to this day!
I really wanted to be a gymnast, and I swear I'm not bringing this up because of my obsession with the Olympics. My mom was a state champion when she was in high school, and I can still remember all the cool tricks she could do on our backyard trampoline. It was awesome, and I wanted to be able to do it too. So she agreed to train me before spending the money on professional lessons. Night after night we practiced skills- handstands, back bends, splits, stretches, cartwheels and so forth, but I was a lost cause. Not only am I really inflexible, but I am also terrified of flipping, cartwheeling and standing on my head. It wasn't going to happen.
Now all I can do is dream about dancing and ooh and aah over gymnastics on TV. And spin in circles till I'm dizzy in my swirly skirt!
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That skirt definitely has a dancer vibe!!!! Love your McD's dinner! haha - thank GOD it's Friday - was this not the longest week ever!
XO
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Awww I always wanted to be a gymnast too but had the same challenges. It wasn't going to happen. adore this look!!
I love this outfit! Definitely ballerina-esque. And I picture Miss Beverly as a total character in her pink house with her dance studio. How fun :)
I love the way you put colors together in your outfits! The blue/purple and yellow look great together! Also, I love your hair combed to the side!
Love that last picture! Um, I cannot do a cartwheel. I've tried, for years, but I just can't do it.
xo, Yi-chia
Lovely look Katie!
I tried so many things when I was a child: sewing, handcrafting, embroidery, music and of course dance classes:)) I wish we had better dance studios back then.
Have a lovely weekend
Elena
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oh the dreams we have as a kid...but on a positive note...you can twirl that skirt like nobodies business...I would definitely give you a '10' :) i so luv reading your blog, you always express thoughts that I have had in the past or am still having, and I just love your duds...you always look so fresh and pretty! And I would love to do my hair like this...how did you do that poofy thing in the back? very pretty!
Whenever I watch gymnastics I really wish I did it when I was younger. I still look for Adult beginner classes, but let's face it. I'm no where near as fearless as I was when I was little and I'd wind up hurting myself. haha
I took one dance lesson as a child...and the teacher asked my mom to never bring me back. So, then I was given a book and sent on my nerdy way. Somehow this didn't scar me for the rest of my life.
Tara
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I think I took a total of 2 dance lessons before I begged my mom to let me quit. I did take swimming lessons, but after years of having tubes in my ears, I stayed away from the water.
Cute outfit! I want a skirt I can twirl in lol
I'm lovin' that skirt!!!!!
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I also took ballet lessons as a child, so we have this in common! I never knew you wanted to be a gymnist, sorry it didn't work out. I'm sure you are a fantastic teacher though! Love how your skirt swirls :)
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I loved dance as a child but stopped as a teenager. I got back into it as an adult. I've been doing belly dancing for about four years and performing with a group.
Old Navy needs to start sponsoring you -- you put their stuff together so beautifully! :) Those wedges are adorable as well. :)
The print on your skirt is so pretty! I briefly took dance lessons when I was little but I hated it. And I took a whole bunch again when I was in college. I did gymnastics too, which I loved when I was younger. They wanted me to put me on a team, but my parents didn't want me competing and only wanted me to do it for fun. Clearly they didn't want me to become an Olympian! Have a great weekend, Katie!
-Sharon
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Who doesn't love a skirt with some swirl!! :-)
Katie,what a small world! My younger sister took dance from Mrs. Beverly for years and was friends with Shannon. And, he was older than I was, but I was friends with Mrs. Beverly's oldest son Skipper. He had a beautiful voice and played in a local band for many years. I still remember a song Skipper wrote about his first wife Mitzi.
I did the dance thing for a few years too, but I hated it because I was the world's biggest tomboy. Now, of course, I'm kicking myself for quitting!
Love this skirt on you. Such a pretty pattern!
xo,
Hannah
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I love you twirling... so cute! My sisters and I played sports... but that's because my dad is a huge athlete. My mom had no influence... but that's because she has no athletic bone in her body! Have a great weekend! Too bad you couldn't come hang out with me for some margaritas!
We had a similar dance teacher in my neighborhood who used to be a Rockette and she taught us, our parents, and some of my older friends their kids until she retired. I wish I didn't stop dance - I enjoyed it but none of my friends were in my class and at that age I felt popularity was the most important thing. Sigh.
And I see the ballerina feel in your outfit - love the twirly skirt!
Take it from a former ballerina...this is totally dancer wear :) I love the flippy swirly chiffon skirt!
<3 Cambria
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Such a fun, flirty skirt! I could never pull it off but you can!
Ha ha, I've always wanted to be a gymnast too, but definitely didn't have the athletic talent or ability. You do look like a lovely dancer in this outfit. LOVE that photo of you twirling! That skirt is so soft, flowy and pretty!
xo Jenny
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I love the skirt, Katie - such a pretty print! ;-) My childhood dance teacher was Ms. Lisa, hehe.....also did a dance to Mary Poppins music, too!
darling outfit! Love the twirly skirt!- it's so girly :)
xo, elle from Living in Color.
Thank you, cutie!
Love it! My group did "Feed the Birds" and I remember we had like tea-length ballerina skirts (I guess?) my mom made and they were baby blue and beautiful!
I am definitely know dancer! I should have posted the outtakes- they were hilarious!
Please, yes you could! :)
Yes! This made my night! Thanks, Cambria!
I also wish I hadn't stopped, in hindsight of course. I see that E takes dance lessons so I know you probably relive some moments. Sean, however, doesn't seem interested in dance. :(
I am seriously the most UNATHLETIC person alive. People never believe me until they try to see me do something- serve a volleyball,dribble a basketball, throw a football. It is pitiful!
Every time I wear florals I think of you (in a mostly non-creepy way!).
Again, I love the top knot! I also love twirly skirts, especially in gray and yellow:)
That whole family was great. I took from Beverly and her daughter, Sheree and Suzette. A very talented bunch!
Agreed!
Dang it! You would have been a perfect gymnast! You could have won the gold. Thanks, Mom and Dad- although I can't blame them. I can't imagine the pressure those little girls are under!
They won't even left me have an affiliate link. Can you believe?!?! Every once in a while I try to boycott them, but like a siren they call me back!
Can't wait to look at your blogs! It sounds like so much fun- thanks for sharing!
I am definitely a better teacher than gymnast. I know that for sure :) Thank you, Marie!
Thank you!
I quit swimming lessons at the Y, but refused to go back after they wanted me to put my head under water! Still can't do it!
Lucky you! I quickly discovered my place was inside with a book as well!
I hurt myself walking up the stairs so I can imagine what would happen if I tried to do anything remotely gymnastic-y!
Oh, Donna. My hair is so messy. I am thankful that look is in. It's really simple (and better if you don't look in the mirror). I pull my hair up like I am doing a high ponytail . I pull it through once and then just halfway through the second time. Then I just poof it out. The messier the better!
I didn't do any of that! You were so well-rounded Elena! That's awesome. What was your favorite?
I never could. Hey, it's scary kicking your legs up over your head!
Thank you Kathy!
Oh, she was! So many good memories :)
Glad to know I am in good company!
Dinner of dancing champions everywhere- clearly! ;)
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