Thursday, December 17, 2009

Trail of Lights

"The Trail of Lights" is an Austin tradition for the holidays.
It is held in Zilker Park near downtown.
We go every year, and this year, Madi's dance team got to perform there!

They did three group dances, then Madi and the other two officers got to each do a solo for the first time!


"Santa Baby"
(Madi is in front on the left in the white dress)


Our pretty li'l sugar plum :)

"Jingle Bell Rock"
Their kick-line dance

I just LOVE watching my girl do her thing!


Madi's solo was amazing.
(I am trying to upload the video--but it's not working--maybe later)
We were so proud of her!
She choreographed it herself--she worked really hard on it, and performed it with such emotion, it made me cry--part of that is probably because I knew what it represented. She has struggled a lot with her self-image and self-esteem (I know--seems impossible right?) But this dance represented her journey from self-hate to self-acceptance and love.
It was beautiful.

Good job sweetie!!
We love you and are very proud of you and what you have achieved and overcome this year!




8 comments:

Pyatt said...

Looks like you have quite the talented brew...they are all so cute! You need to bring them to Southern California!:)

Kellie said...

How great! Keep trying to upload the video. I want to see her dance. Tell her she's beautiful and to keep dancing!!

Helen said...

Way to go Madi. Looks like you did a great job again. Can't wait to see you all.

Our Bitter Sweet Life with T1D said...

Way to go Miss Madi! You are such a babe! So will you be trying out for So you think you can dance in 2015 or so? J/K Who knows. We are proud of you.

Anonymous said...

She looks just like you! Beautiful and talented... And I miss Modern Dance.... It's such a beautiful expression!

Whitaker Family said...

Madi! You look so beautiful and I'm so proud of you and all you've been able to accomplish as a dance and leader. Love you!

Terrace Crawford said...

Looks like lots of talent...

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