I just realized how long it’s been since I’ve posted anything new or even perused all the amazing blogs that I had frequented for so long – how did that happen? I know I probably don’t have anyone still stopping by here anymore and so I’m wondering why I’m even writing this right now. <sigh> A blog is such a huge commitment – and I’ve just not wanted to be sucked in very much lately….

But – SO much has been going on and I just need to dump – so here goes!

  • Reagan is almost 4! I can’t believe it – he’s so handsome and perfect and I feel so blessed to have such an amazing little man. easter17
  • Rylee is 10 months old already. She is such a sweet baby and I am having so much fun with her! A couple of weeks ago, she was dedicated at our church and my mom made her amazing dress. She took apart her wedding dress to make Rylee the most beautiful dedication dress I’ve ever seen! ryleededication2ryleededication3
  • GAFA has been busy busy busy! Our Spring production, “Psalms” is coming up in just a couple of weeks. You don’t want to miss this – get your tickets from any GAFA student, staff or from the office!
  • In other exciting news, GAFA has announced that we are becoming a TUITION FREE school beginning in September! We are so thrilled to offer our community excellence in arts education withouth any financial barriors to stand in their way! We will offer classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Pointe, Hip Hop, Praise Dance, Art, Theater and Music! We are curretly applying for various grants and looking for corporate/personal sponsors to make tax deductible contributions to make our budget. For more info or to become a contributor, call our offices! 910-602-5302
  • UPDATE!!!!! I’ve lost about 20 lbs since January! YAY!!!! Pilates has changed my life…. (Thanks, Cynthia!)

Wow – I didn’t realize how long it had been since I posted anything. Shame on me…. :)

We are in Durham, NC with some of our dancers from Glory Fine Arts at the Dance Revolution Conference. This is an amazing event for our students – they leave exhausted, but they work so hard and are encouraged and ministered to by some incredibly talented and anointed dancers. It’s a crazy weekend, but so worth it. Here are a few pictures from last night and this morning…

Junior/Senior Audition Class

Junior/Senior Audition Class

Denae transforming into Cindy LooHoo for the Dance Party

Denae transforming into Cindy LooHoo for the Dance Party

Mrs. Casey and Jessica ready for the Dance Party

Mrs. Casey and Jessica ready for the Dance Party

"Alternate Angle"

"Alternate Angle"

"Blockbuster Bash Dance Party"

"Blockbuster Bash Dance Party"

Melanie in the Instructors Class This Morning

Melanie in the Instructors Class This Morning

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I am SO proud of our Glory Academy of Fine Arts‘ Dancers! They ROCKED the festival! Good job, girls! Thanks, Mrs. Casey – you are amazing!