As a parent, there’s a certain rite of passage that comes with attending your child’s dance recital. I remember last year when my daughter was in the toddler class, a chaotic mix of tutu-clad girls who couldn’t quite keep their balance (or their diapers) in check. When recital time rolled around, we parents were asked to join our little dancers on stage to prevent any unfortunate tumbles.
Honestly, my daughter isn’t taking dance lessons this year mainly because I’m still recovering from the sight of ten-year-olds in black spandex and torn tees, performing to “Welcome to the Jungle.” I sat through five hours of performances that blurred together, where some dancers might not have even known their left from their right. And let’s be real – the thought of my little one taking a spill on stage is not something I want to relive.
Friends, we know dance recitals are a necessary evil, but few parents openly admit they’d rather be anywhere else. While the dancers focus on not falling, we’re fighting the urge to snooze. We may smile and hand over flowers, but our minds are plotting an escape. Here are 20 relatable thoughts you might have during your child’s dance performance:
- Can this end like “Little Miss Sunshine”?
- Those costumes are stunning! The dancers look like a mix of flowers and…let’s just say, some might raise eyebrows.
- It’s comforting to know that rhythm isn’t a requirement for being on stage.
- I need to call my mom later to thank her for enduring my dance recitals.
- I appreciate the “stay for the whole show” rule, but I’m really hoping it doesn’t apply to us.
- If I hear another “Frozen” medley, I might just walk out.
- It’s only been two hours…three more to go!
- I’ll never complain about Little League practices again.
- Seriously, why isn’t there wi-fi in here?
- Oh no, looks like she pulled something. Lucky break; at least she gets to leave!
- Maybe next year I can convince my kid to try gymnastics. No recitals there, right?
- Three hours down…only two more to go!
- Is that a pole on stage?
- That child is wearing more makeup than a drag queen.
- If I sit here any longer, I might not be able to get up.
- This show desperately needs a lunch break.
- A Robert Palmer tribute? How cute!
- Whoever said, “as long as you try” clearly never sat through a dance recital.
- Four hours in – just one more to go!
- Encore? Wait, who mentioned anything about an encore?!
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In summary, while dance recitals are a cherished milestone for our little ones, they’re often a test of endurance for us parents. We may cheer from the audience, but inside, we’re counting down the minutes until we can escape.