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Dance 2005 - 2014 |
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2006 |
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June 2006 Dance Recital |
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Alexandria started taking dance classes in
2005 when she was two years old. She had one of her first dance recitals on
03 Jun 2006 at the Broyhill Convention Center in Lenoir, NC. |
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She excelled as a dancer even at the age of three years
old (in the center) |
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The girls in Alexandria's group
get their
photo snapped as they wait for their next number |
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Ali dances with the "King of Rock & Roll" |
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All of the Moms even participated in that dance number
(Beth & Ali in the center) |
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The big finale with Mom |
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Mom snaps some behind-the-scenes photos of Alexandria |
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Mom & Dad, JoNanna, Poppi & Nonni, Uncle Philip & Aunt
Leslie were all there |
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Dance Costume Photos at Poppi & Nonni's
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13 May 2006 while Alexandria was visiting with Poppi
and Nonni, Poppi snapped some photos of her in one of her dance costumes. |
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Our own little "curly-top" |
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2007 |
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May 2007 Miss Krista's
Dance Class |
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These photos from 03 May 2007 showed Alexandria in Miss
Krista's dance class preparing for their
dance recital that was coming up in just a week. |
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Alexandria poses with Tori Rector |
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Another new costume that needs some alterations--check out
that "attitude" |
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May 2007 Dance Recital |
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On 10 May 2007, Alexandria had her dance recital in
Lenoir, NC. She was 4 at the time. |
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The little dancers watch Miss Krista off
stage for dance cues |
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There's no doubt that Ali had the best form in this ballet
number |
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... and she never takes her eyes off of Miss Krista |
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There was also a Tap Number for the toddlers with tapshoes |
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Studio Photos of Alexandria |
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Studio photos always let Alexandria shine |
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2010 |
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February 2010 Studio Dance Photos by Uncle
Philip |
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By 2010,
Alexandria had been involved in dance for seven years with Ms.
Krista at the Krista Whitener Academy of Dance in Conover.
Over the years they traveled to numerous competitions in NC and
even out of the state. Part of that experience included
the various dance costumes for the different dance numbers. |
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Such a
beautiful dancer and girl |
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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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2012 |
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28 April 2012 - Alexandria
Shines at Dance Competition |
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On 28 Apr 2012, Alexandria was nine years old - but would be
turning ten in October. Her love for dance continued to
grow. She continued with dance until the age of twelve
when she started 7th Grade at River Bend Middle School in
Catawba County, NC. At that time she chose to turn in her
dance shoes for tennis shoes as she joined the River Bend
Cross-Country Track Team. |
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You can see how good she is with the choreography |
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You'll also notice her "dance smile" through this
particular dance number |
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19 May2012 Dance Recital |
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A 19 May 2012 performance of the previous dance - hair styles
slightly changed |
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Makeup, Lipstick, False Eyelashes, Sequins, Jewels,
Feathers - Attitude - Ready to Dance |
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The girls perform their ballet/contemporary number |
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Ali with Amber (left), Tori (right) and some other dance friends |
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The morning rehearsal for the "penguin" number
(with multiple age groups) and additional dances |
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Ali in the Opening Dance Number "Bringing Fluffy Back" |
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Ali and Tori (left) - Ali, Tori, and Taytum (right) |
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Rehearsing the opening number "Rock the Party" one last
time before the recital starts |
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A few photos of Alexandria before the previous dance
performance |
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The type of flexibility you only get from years of dance
training |
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Alexandria with her big sister Savanna |
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Some performances are better with just a little bit of
Attitude |
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2013 |
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Spring 2013 "Winter Showcase"
at the (old) Green Room in Newton |
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Ali is the beautiful
young lady standing in the center of the top row |
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Ali is the one with
the "attitude" - front row, right side |
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Ali is in the center
row wearing pink with another nick-name "Alex" on her T-Shirt |
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A few
behind-the-scene photos by Mom and another costume
change |
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2014 |
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February 2014 Dance Recital |
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Ali and big sister Savanna took dance lessons from the time she was a toddler
Savanna dropped out of dance as she entered 7th grade - so did
Ali two years later
The following photos were taken at her 08 Feb 2014 dance recital |
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Ali is the beautiful young lady on the top right - showing
her best dance moves |
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Ali in the center (with Gwenna and Kylie) |
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Alexandria with her sister Savanna |
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*Savanna* |
To see Savanna's dance photos -
CLICK HERE |
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Webpages for Alexandria |
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Alexandria 2002
& 2003 |
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Alexandria 2004 |
Alexandria 2005 |
Alexandria 2006 |
Alexandria 2007 |
Alexandria 2008 |
Alexandria 2009 |
Alexandria 2010 |
Alexandria 2011 |
Alexandria 2012 |
Alexandria 2013 |
Alexandria 2014 |
Alexandria 2015 |
Alexandria 2016 |
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Alexandria & Dance |
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Dedication |
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Ali, as I created this page I came to realize what a wonderful
dancer you really were - even when you were very young.
Psalm 150:4 says, "Praise Him with the timbrel and dance ..."
May God take your gift of dance and use it to bring honor to His
Name - whether it be publically or privately. May You
always have a life full of love, joy and dance in His presence. Love you, Poppi. |
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