How we spent our Friday evening........

Pia · Post by **Pia** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 9:38 pm

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Yes that's right judging the Mad Hot St John Ballroom Competition

A fantastic time was had by all who attended - the children were fantastic and the gold medal was won by Guy Benjamin School, Coral Bay - they were sooooooo excited. many congratulations go out to all of the children who worked so hard.

Pia

Hawaii · Post by **Hawaii** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 10:10 pm

Pia - That looks so cool. How old are the kids? Is this something they do alot on St.John? Looks like everyone is having fun.

stjohnjulie · Post by **stjohnjulie** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 10:28 pm

The kids are 5th graders. This was something that was sponsored by Pond Bay...the now (temporarily?) dead Pond Bay....but I am so happy that they were able to do this for the kids. My son attends Gifft Hill School and he is to young to be a participant, but he was so excited to go to this! I am so glad to hear that the kids enjoyed themselves. I love to see our children smiling, beautiful photo!

Pia · Post by **Pia** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 10:57 pm

Julie you will be happy to know that Gifft Hill School received the award for the most "school spirit" and the award...........a pizza party for the whole school

Pia

loria · Post by **loria** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 10:58 pm

awesome!!!!!!! what fun!

California Girl · Post by **California Girl** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 11:42 pm

That is SO cool! Are these the kids you've been teaching?

Lovermont · Post by **Lovermont** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 7:08 am

Sooooo sorry we missed it. I just couldn't convince DH to join me. I'm sure you brought a ton of joy to all of those kids.

Lovermont

Carolyn · Post by **Carolyn** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 8:01 am

Dianne...I am sure that was well worth all the time and effort you put into helping w/ this program. The joy shows up on the photo. Good work!!!

stjohnjulie · Post by **stjohnjulie** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 8:19 am

Thanks Pia! Luca was soooo excited about that. He had us digging through the house to try and find some paint for his face. I'm just really glad that the kids had fun. They did a presentation at the lower campus at Gifft Hill School earlier in the week and Luca was pretty impressed by what he saw. Thanks to everyone who helped with this event. It's a great thing, and I wish we had more events that brought all of our schools together.

Bill in Va · Post by **Bill in Va** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 8:51 am

Hi Pia,
We were there and had a ball. There is a lot of passion for children on this island. A great event....Doing the WOW today. Just packing up....God bless..Bill

Rachelle & Joe · Post by **Rachelle & Joe** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 9:56 am

Thanks Pia, What great fun for the children !!! Great pic ! & may i add u were looking great yourself ! Thanks ! Happy, Safe Holiday's

Pia · Post by **Pia** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 10:10 am

Hi CG - yes these are the children that I have been helping to teach but full credit goes to the three teaching artists - Miss Gina, Miss Beth and Miss Teresa they did an amazing job with the children and their dedication showed last night.

Bill - you should have stopped me and said "hi" I would have loved to have met you - glad you had a good time and sorry about your wow

Julie - I was there on Monday as well and I hope Luca will be as excited when he is in 5th grade

Pia

silverheels · Post by **silverheels** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 10:57 am

Pia,
That was a wonderful event, wish I could have been there. About 5 years ago there was a movie about a dance competition in NYC. The children had never experienced dancing before and it turned their lives around. Wish that I could think of the name of the movie it was very inspiring and I had shown it to some of my classes to demonstrate how hard work pays off. If I ever find out its name I'll let you know. I think your children would enjoy it. Great that you helped the children and I'm sure that you got as much out of it as they did.

Carolyn · Post by **Carolyn** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 11:18 am

Silverheels, was it Mad Hot Ballroom?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_Hot_Ballroom

zaneyjaney · Post by **zaneyjaney** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 11:43 am

Thanks for sharing Pia! Great for the kids....

Love your dress too!

Jane

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