Rhian started ballet classes in the US, after we returned from Guinea. She enjoyed dressing up in her tutu, even if it was not time for ballet, and ballet shoes were "cool". She loves stories about Angelina, the mouse, who is a ballerina. She has continued ballet at school in Barbados. No tutus needed here. The classes are every Tuesday morning, as the last session before dismissal.It's only for girls, and about 35 participate. I asked what happens to the boys, but none of the parents there could tell me.The children trade their school room at one end of the campus and go to the school hall a short walk away.The girls dance in bare feet in their uniforms. Today, the class put on a show for the parents. Rhian started well, but soon got stage struck and was happier spinning on the floor rather than dancing with the ribbons, or marching and jumping. Some others could not do enough waving and smiling to get their parents' attention. Or they were distracted by the pianist and needed to give him some moral support. All the girls seemed to have a good time and the teachers and pianist give them wonderful support. All of the parents were very proud to see one of the activities the children get to do. Simple enough fun and a nice way to end the school day for the girls. During the drive home Rhian said "I got shy." She displayed how she could have done better if she had worn some protective headgear--in the form of a diaper!
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