Monday, May 9, 2016

The Real Life "Dance Moms" by John S LES

Jackie and Lauren Matthews.  Photo by John S LES


The Real Life Dance Moms

by John S LES


If you were to watch only watch "Reality TV" you would think that all mothers associated with dance are these self-absorbed, living through their children, dispirited women.  I will admit that there may be some adult mothers (and fathers) who do behave like that in dance - as well as in sports and other activities in which their kids are involved.  Such bad behavior on the parent's part is disappointing to see.  However, I am blessed in that with the particular set of "dance moms" that I personally know - in that they are all beautiful, kind and caring people.  They support each other, they support their kids as well as other people's kids.  So to my beautiful friends who happen to be "dance moms", this pictorial is my Mother's Day gift to all of you for raising such beautiful and positive young women - Happy Mother's Day!  

Front: Jasmine and Jade.  Rear: Kira and Tracy Chu.  Photo edited by John S LES


Mary and Shelby Rickard.  Photo by John S LES


Shayanne and Tara Stergis.  Photo by John S LES


Julia and Liz Giovinco.  Photo by John S LES

Many thanks to Mrs. Staci Nelson-Hoyt of The NY Dancers Studio located in East Meadow and Kings Park, Long Island.  Also many thanks to Tracy Chu and her daughters Kira, Jasmine and Jade.  And a special thank you to Jackie and Lauren Matthews!  

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