I will be the first to admit that I am completely addicted to the Lifetime show, Dance Moms. I love everything about it; the psycho dance studio owner, the crazy Moms and the awesome students. Oh the drama! It is truly indulgent television viewing for those of us who love the drama! Now do I think it's completely realistic? Not so much. However, I have seen drama amongst studio goers, parents and dancers alike. (You all may remember my post last year during competition season about parents and kids who have no respect for the rules and/or adults.)
This past weekend was Abigail's first competition of the season. This year we opted for a duet with her good friend in the hopes of avoiding any above mentioned grief. Thus far it has been smooth sailing! It is nice to just sit back and enjoy the competition. Of course, this also leaves time for me to really observe. What did I observe? Oh no fear friends, I will share, it's what I do!
A little background about my first observance: We live in a small community and there are only a couple of studios to choose from. At one time, there were three. From here on out, I will be referring to this particular studio as #3 - You know, to protect the not so innocent? Number three had a studio here and moved it several times during her reign of terror here. Finally though, she could no longer screw people over here so she started a brand new studio, a mere eight miles down the road. Oh it is important to note her NEW studio was an award winning. Funny how you can have a brand new studio AND be award winning at the same time, don't you think?
The past year or so we were all happy to not have to run into #3 on the competition circuit...that is until this past weekend. In the words from Poltergeist, "THEY'RE BACK!" They performed about four or five numbers but one in particular (okay two), caught my attention. Imagine this, a teenage girl who is a bit on the chunky side wearing a white baby doll type nightie that is slit in the front....she's wearing white booty shorts and she is doing her very best to kick, leap and dance around the dance floor. Before I go any further, I am not at all judging this young lady's body..as I am no hypocrite being on the chunky side myself. I give her credit for staying active, which is more than I can say for myself, and putting forth her best effort. Having said this, what the HELLO KITTY were they thinking picking those costumes for those girls? I believe that you have an obligation to pick something that suits everyone in your dance line up, not just the skinny busty girl. Furthermore, these are young ladies who should be shown how to be just that. I hardly think prancing around a dance competition in an outfit that should be reserved for an adults' bedroom is appropriate. This poor girl (Who I can only assume felt great about her costume) was leaping around the stage and with every movement her jelly belly was plopping out and bouncing around. I was embarrassed for her and I can only imagine what the judges must have thought! In fact, at times, I couldn't even bring myself to watch! They also did a tap number, one we have seen at least 10 times in the past five to six years. All I have to say about this number is this, at least we don't have to cheat to win!
In closing, our girls got 1st place in their division, Elite Gold and 9th place overall! Way to go girls!
Sincerely,
The Queen of Insanity
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