Madame Butterfl(ies)

Yesterday, Franny had her first dance recital. Knowing she was nervous about her big debut, we tried to prepare her with what to expect, but a room full of excited strangers, parents, and family proved too much for this sweet ballerina. After the troupe walked out hand in hand, Franny lasted all of about thirty seconds, before running off the stage. To her credit, she did return to the group for their second number, but her presence was again, short-lived. And, although the rest of the dancers did remain on the stage, only two actually danced while the rest stood still with very big eyes fixated on the crowd. Maybe they're really just too young for this kind of experience, or maybe they just haven't been dancing long enough to have the confidence to perform for an audience. I did feel bad for poor Franny's nervous butterflies, but was still was glad she took part. And I think for Franny, it was worth it all just to have her new recital costume!