CDM Competition in Albemarle.

CDM was the first competition for the 2010 dance year.

We stayed in Albemarle last weekend. On Friday night Madi danced in the solo competition. She won a high silver even though it was the best performance she has given yet for her tap routine to Rockin Robin. Her facial expressions and hands were the best yet. We are having a little trouble with judging since she looks 12 years old competing in a "cute" routine in the 9 year old group. Judges tend to forget what the paper says when all they can think of is, "Can we see a birth certficate for proof?"

Saturday was a long team competition day. Madi had a melt down for the first dance which was acro. Nerves and self-confidence all played a huge part in that. It was down hill from there. The group tap was adorable to "Grant Avenue" and my favorite. They placed high silver for acro, gold in jazz, and high silver in tap (which I thought was a crock!!)

All in all, Madi was beautiful as ever!! We are very proud of her. There is no way I could have ever gone out on a HUGE stage by myself, at her age, and perform a solo. She is always a joy to watch.