Yesterday was the official Dancing Classroom competition for the 5th grade class. I took the day off work and was so excited to be apart of this milestone in Alex's and my God-Daughter, Monica's school career.
The Dancing Classrooms program started about 6 years ago. Holy Trinity has been fortunate enough to receive some funding from the archdioceses to provide this program for all of the fifth grade classes.
When I attended Grace's class competition a few years ago, I was so happy with the quality of the program. It's not just about the dancing. It's about building character. I was brought to tears several times yesterday and am actually tearing up as I write about today. To see the transformation of this fifth grade class is truly amazing.
Now, Holy Trinity does not have a reputation for winning. Anything. Ever. So, my hopes were never high that this class would advance to the finals. But once I saw the first performance of the Merengue, I was singing a different tune. These kids were really good! As they moved through the different set of dances, I was more and more impressed. Monica flawlessly preformed the Fox Trot and Alex not only perfected the Tango, he never lost eye contact with his partner, a trademark of the dance.
During the award presentation, the class sat together holding hands and offering prayers. When the final silver medal winners were announced, the class erupted in cheers! They knew they had won the gold!
The fifth grade class of 2015 is the first class in Holy Trinity history to bring home the gold!
I'm so proud of each and every one of them! And so happy I was there to share in this historical moment with them.
They will compete again during the evening of May 12. I can't wait!
*I'm working on compiling the videos I took off their dances. Hopefully I'll get those added soon.
In the meantime, a few pictures.
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