Have you ever been to a dance recital for a small child?
Even if you love seeing your kid on stage, it might not be the most enthralling performance. Generally, the dances that choreographers and dance teachers show kids are very simple in the hopes that they will be able to follow along. Although most of them try their hardest, it is very rarely a stunning performance with really young kids on stage.
However, every once in a while, a child’s performance will make the whole show worthwhile. Even if it’s not the best dancing out there.
That’s what happened recently not long ago at a preschool dance performance.
The little girls on stage were performing a tap routine, which involves shoes made with a special metal toe that makes a sound when you step. The idea is for the stepping sound of the shoe to contribute to the music, making advanced tap dancing a truly spectacular performance to watch.
However, with children this young, it can often be hard to get them to follow along with more complex moves. Therefore, the routines are usually very simple, only requiring a few foot taps instead of the lightening speeds we are used to seeing adults perform.
The routine in question was to the song “Broadway Baby” written by Stephen Sondheim. On stage, the little girls were dressed up in fancy, colorful costumes that featured frilly pink and purple tutus as well as sparkly tops and bows.
While most of the girls are trying their hardest to keep up with the tune, one girl close to the end simply goes off on her own direction completely, making up dance moves here and there.
She’s clearly not dancing along to the planned choreography as she theatrically performs alongside her slightly less expressive dance counterparts.
The little girl’s name is Jordyn, and while she certainly isn’t dancing along to the choreography, she’s not doing a bad job. She throws in all kinds of different dance moves that the rest of the girls never do. Her facial expressions make it even better as she does her best to show off her cute and fun personality.
As she continues to dance, the crowd takes notice of her.
It’s pretty hard to miss considering all the other girls are relatively tame compared to Jordyn. Every time she busts out a new move, you can hear the crowd giggling. She seems not to care, though.
The other dancers with her occasionally look over at her, curious about what she is doing. They look a bit confused, wondering if they are supposed to be performing the same way she is. However, for the most part, they stick with the planned routine.
At one point, Jordyn even turns to the girl next to her and gives her this look like she can’t believe how much fun she’s having.
The other girl clearly doesn’t know what to do, but it’s hard to tell whether she is amused by her friend.
This little girl may not be a dancer when she grows up. She certainly has the moves but might need to get better at following the choreography. Regardless of whether she sticks with dance, her feisty personality and sense of humor are bound to serve her well as she grows up.
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