Dance camp turned out to be a blast. It was the perfect way to make sure the girls didn't forget all their progress from last year. The first two hours were ballet where they brushed up on their technique, we then had a snack, played self-image games and finally tackled a new jazz combination. It was fun to see the girls again. We missed you all summer!!!!
Most importantly, as part of summer dance camp, each of the girls signed the Seventeen Magazine Body Peace Treaty. It is an awesome treaty with which the girls made the following promises:
1 - Never blame my body for the bad day I'm having.
2 - Stop joining in when my friends compare and trash their own bodies.
3 - Never allow a dirty look from someone else to influence how I feel about my appearance.
4 - Don't judge anyone else by his or her looks.
5 - Notice all the amazing things my body does for me: walk, run DANCE!
6 - Respect my body by feeding it well, working it, and knowing when to give it a break.
7 - Realize that the mirror only reflects the outside and not my beauty inside.
8 - Know that I AM BEAUTIFUL just the way I am!
Each and every one of our students is fabulous and amazing in her own special way. I love each one of you to pieces!
