Grafton Cont.. 28.06.08

A bit of a sad day today! It was the last of my sessions with Zoe’s dance class. I have LOVED… the time I have spent there with the girls. They really did cement for me my belief in how important dance, exercise, or rather a passion for something is, especially when you are young.  It forms who you are as person in later years, how you approach things, your coping strategies.

Today we had a bit of fun,  the girls changing into outfits numerous times did improvised dancing, they couldn’t decide on leotards on or off, off or on, causing much tom foolery.  It really reminded me of my childhood dressing up days, of what I believe to be free -spirited, fun times, giggling, innocence, confidence. I have concentrated on trying to achieve an air of this through movement within the images, in the hope that it translates as “Free”. The blur is therefore of great importance to this project, as opposed to the images often associated with dance, posed and perfect. Children are not made of such things all of the time!

I hope you enjoy some of today’s session. 

Even Jess the dog made it in!!

Some of my favorites, hope you like them too!