The months away and missing training didn't dampen the spirit of these little gymnasts. They were so enthusiastic and diligent the moment they were informed that they would be taking their first grading test. These girls have always been very active, agile, creative and driven in the area of dance and movement. Ash wanted to do ballet since 3. However, we didn't send any of them for classes till a year ago. All these years they had their "classes" at home - exploring and experimenting their body movement and conditioning themselves for greater days :)
Here...Ash gettting ready for her routine. They were tested in free hand, rope and ball routine.
Practising their rope routine - in the get ready pose.
Nat exploring her body movement while waiting for the test to begin.
Ash with her faithful make-up artiste, Ee Ee.
Some of the little gymnasts after a long tiring day...with Coach Lee Ann.The Lynns just wanted to pass the test but they received a bonus - Ash was ranked 2nd place in her class while Nat at the 3rd placing. Well done, girls! And special thanks to the ever faithful and creative personal seamstress, Ah Ma for sewing their competition leotards. She braved through the challenges of sewing leotards for the first time with limited resources and days. And she got them both a complete gear - hair scrunchies, leotards and half shoes.
