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Dance
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28 April 2012 - Savanna |
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Savanna started dancing at Krista Whitener's Academy Of Dance
when she was three years old. These photos of Savanna from 03
Aug 2004, show her group of girls dancing in Claremont, NC.
She was four years old at the time. |
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The girls were ready to perform for the spectators |
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It's kind of hard to keep the attention of 4-year-olds for
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She "might" have gotten a little distracted as Mom took
some photos |
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A little fancy footwork in her tap shoes |
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The big finale |
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Mom got a few posed photos of the group |
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Posing in front of a helicopter |
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Dance
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May 2005 Dance Recital and
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On 14 May 2005, Savanna had her annual dance
recital and awards ceremony. |
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Some of the girls in Savanna's group pose for a photo for
Beth
as they await their first dance number |
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Savanna, white dress int he center |
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In this second dance number, Savanna is the
6th girl from the left |
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Savanna, 5th girl from the left |
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Savanna, 6th girl from the left |
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Savanna, 5th girl from the left |
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The girls get some last minute instructions as they await
this next dance number |
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On Stage, Savanna is the one on the middle left |
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Savanna on her hands and knees, middle right |
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Mom and two-year-old Alexandria during Intermission |
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One final number with all of the younger girls |
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Savanna with younger sister Alexandria |
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Savanna proudly shows her trophy |
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August Street Performance in Claremont |
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On 02 Aug 2005, the girls in Savanna's dance group had the
opportunity to perform one of their dance numbers on the street
in Claremont, NC. |
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Ready to Start |
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After their performance |
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Savanna and little sister Alexandria enjoyed getting their
faces painted |
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Dance 2006 |
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Dance Costume Photos at
Poppi & Nonni's House |
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13 May 2006 while visiting with Poppi and Nonni, Poppi snapped
some photos of Savanna in one of her dance costumes. |
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Savanna became more elegant the longer she danced |
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2006 Dance Recital |
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Savanna had her dance recital on
03 Jun 2006 at the Broyhill Convention Center in Lenoir, NC. |
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Savanna dances with the six year olds |
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Savanna demonstrated how it is "really" supposed to be
done! |
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The Big Finale |
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Waiting for their ballet number |
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The ballet number was definitely one of Dad's favorite
dance numbers for the night |
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Because all the Dads were asked to help out in
this particular dance |
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Mom captured a great photo of Savanna with her Dad |
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Savanna with her friend |
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Dance
2007 |
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Miss Krista's Dance Class |
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These photos taken from 03 May 2007 show the girls in Miss
Krista's dance class preparing for their dance recital and
competition that was coming up in just a week. |
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The girls in Savanna's class work on their cheerleading
dance |
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Several costume changes |
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Final dance number with final standing positions |
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Dance Recital in
Lenoir, NC |
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On 10 May 2007, Savanna & Alexandria had their dance recital in
Lenoir, NC.
Savanna was 7 years old at the time. |
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Savanna and the older girls perform their Jazz/Tap Number |
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Some creative photography highlights Savanna |
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Savanna's group performs their Ballet
Number - straight arms & beautiful form |
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This Cheerleader Dance Number was a lot of fun for the
girls |
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Savanna adds some personality to her movements |
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Way - To - Go ! |
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Another Jazz/Tap Number |
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Some additional creative photography of Savanna's 2nd
Jazz/Tap Number |
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Uncle Philip not only took these photos, he
added the special effects |
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Dance Costume Photos at Poppi & Nonni's House |
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On Saturday, 26 May 2007, Poppi took some dance photos of
Savanna & Alexandria in their dance costumes when they were over
at his house. |
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Jazz/Tap Costume |
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Ballet Costume |
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Cheerleader Costume |
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Jazz Costume |
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Studio Photos at Uncle Philip's House |
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Also on Saturday 26 May 2007,
Uncle Philip offered to take some dance photos of the girls
while everyone was there for a cookout. |
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Dance
2010 |
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Studio Dance Photos at Uncle
Philip's House |
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On 14 Feb 2010 Uncle Philip took photos of
Savanna in her dance costumes. |
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Such a beautiful
dancer and person |
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Thanks Uncle Philip & Leslie for all the
variety of photos you've helped provide for the family over the
years. |
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Dance 2011 |
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28 April 2012 - Savanna |
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Dance 2012 |
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28 April 2012 - Savanna |
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In April 2012, Savanna had just turned twelve
and was finishing up her 6th grade year at Startown Elementary
School in Newton, NC. Her mother, Beth, got a teaching job
at Claremont Elementary School and it was decided that Savanna
would go to River Bend Middle School and thus be able to ride
with her mother to work, instead of Maiden Middle School as she
would have done being a student at Startown Elementary.
Savanna excelled in the seventh grade at River Bend, but she
made the decision that 2012 would be her last year to
participate in dance. After almost 10 years of dance
classes, Savanna decided to hang up her ballet shoes. |
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May 2012 Dance Recital |
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Savanna poses for a few photos for her Mom |
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A few dressing room photos of Savanna before the
performance |
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Savanna poses for a few more photos for Mom |
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Savanna with her little sister Alexandria |
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Dance 2013 |
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28 April 2012 - Savanna |
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Savanna |
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Alexandria |
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To see Alexandria's dance photos
- CLICK HERE |
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Check Out All of The Pages For Savanna: |
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Savanna 2000 |
Savanna 2001 |
Savanna 2002 |
Savanna 2003 |
Savanna 2004 |
Savanna 2005 |
Savanna 2006 |
Savanna 2007 |
Savanna 2008 |
Savanna 2009 |
Savanna 2010 |
Savanna 2011 |
Savanna 2012 |
Savanna 2012 Dance |
Savanna 2013 |
Savanna 2014 |
Savanna 2015 |
Savanna 2016 |
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DEDICATION |
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Savanna, You were the "first" - the first
granddaughter - and I was (and still am) so proud of you.
Spending time with you always bring joy and happiness into my
life. You have no idea just how special you are. May you always follow the LORD and seek His
direction for every choice in your life. May you always
have a close and personal relationship with Yeshua/Jesus - He's
the only true source of joy and happiness. I love you and
always will.
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