Kaiya went to a dance convention with the rest of the Auburn Xtreme dance team and other dancers around Washington. It took place at the Westin hotel in downtown Seattle on Saturday/Sunday earlier this month. They brought in talented professionals who work with the stars to work with the kids. The schedule was packed with classes...I attached a copy of the program rather than try and type all the classes. Kaiya was part of the Juniors class.
We left Ella with my mom and sister being that it was an all day thing. I didn't know how it would be with Jett but he did great and I was able to sit and watch Kaiya dance most of the day. Sunday I wasn't able to go so Cirdan took Kaiya.
The instructors were...
Gregg Russell - Tap - he has worked with stars like Michael Jackson, Gene Kelly and Kenny Ortega. He also was the runner up on "Live to Dance"
Barry Youngblood - Hip Hop - has worked with Jennifer Lopez, P. Diddy, Pink and many more. He has also performed for the Queen of England!
Judy Rice - Ballet - She is the Associated Professor at University of Michigan
Gina Starbuck - Contemporary - Has worked with Prince, Gene Simmons, Adam Lambert etc...
Chris Jones - Jazz - He is best known for his role as Wade in You Got Served. He has worked with Dream, Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson, Destiny's Child etc...
They have pretty much all been involved with TV shows like The Ellen Show and Days of our Lives (personal favorites ha ha). It's crazy to read their bio's online. VERY talented people.
Kaiya's favorite instructor was Gregg Russell. She thought he was really funny.
Meema and Papa gave Kaiya a large gummy snake which Kaiya took with her to the competition. She ate some of it and brought it home to share with Ella.
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