WOW is Everywhere -- Emma Louise's 2008-2009 PTA "Reflections" Dance + explaination of "WOW"

[sangode]

this is great! am loving this kid!

[snakesrcute]

cute outfit and scenery and stuff but the dancing isn't all that impressive...

[CandlelightVideo]

@snakesrcute LOL  dude.. she's < 6 years old!

[ebiatda]

As cute as it is, clearly choreography, music selection, costume design, set design, site location, cued direction, artist's "original" statement are of the parents. As a performance - cute, fun to watch etc. As what "Reflections" is about, this is a travesty. State? Nationals? - wow. I feel sorry for the child.

[CandlelightVideo]

You couldn't be more wrong ebiatda.... I'm her Dad, so I know first-hand:

- she choreographed it 100% herself, and changed it up a bit once she realized how hard the concrete was (she bypassed any on-the-floor moves ;-)

- music selection: I wrote and played it; it was a piece I doodled with in our living room that she had fun free-dancing to

- costume: that dress was one she wore two years earlier at a "father-daughter" dance and she chose to wear it for her Reflections submission

[CandlelightVideo]

- Location: she wanted to be on a stage instead of our living room, and a friend suggested Baird Point which we pass frequently as we drive past the college campus.. admitedly, I helped choose the location

- cued direction: there was *none*

- artist's statement was completely her own -- did you listen to her talking about her dance at the end, or on the linked video? None of her commentary was rehearsed.. I simply asked the question there and recorded her answers.

[CandlelightVideo]

You may not be used to seeing such an inspiring young child.. but it's the real deal my friend, and IMO *completely* what the program is about.

Having fun creating something original, without the parents helping with the creation process.

I videotape professionally -- and trust me when I say: children are capable of a *tremendous* amount, when we don't hold them back (and "treat them like kids"). I've seen incredible talent in our youth, even grade school, without pressure from parents

[CandlelightVideo]

PS If you have any questions doubting me -- feel free to ask.. she told us much more about her ideas than she told the video (e.g. her looking around in all directions at the beginning then running off)

[laldybgskrgrl]

Sooo cute.  I have a vision her doing a repeat performance at about 18...and you flashback between the two performance. She is beautiful!

[maxvonb]

Congrats she is on her way! and thanks for your lovely comments about my girly girl!...i will let her tell you later when she gets back from school what her thoughts during the number were...all i did was take video....

i'm glad they aren't up against each other (age)

sincerely!

shari

[WTFproduktionz]

Hey well what do ya know congratz

well i hope u win in your category and i hope that you will chack out my world war 4 video tat is in nationals right now

:)

i got a letter saying i made it in nationals for the PTA wow reflections

[CandlelightVideo]

WOW again... past the state level.. just got a call that she's on to the nationals?!

[CandlelightVideo]

WOW. Just learned today that she's won not only in her school, but one of three in the region as well! Holy Zoinks, batman!

:-) and now onto the state level... she hardly shows it, but I think she's excited by it all. It's wonderful to recall the honest humility of our youth...

[guitaristguy23]

aha my little cousin =]...good job Emma great dancing...very graceful........hi rob!!! aha XD

[elpguitargirl]

Super talented! I also entered this contest for music. But Emma, you're amazing!

[Bricheze]

That is so cute! A super good for a little girl! I love it Emma thank you :)

[SkylarkMelody]

She's beautiful & talented! It's awesome that's she's so creative so young.