Seasons of Life

Golda has been in Megan Derrick's recital for a couple of years as a "special guest dancer and choreographer." She had a lovely solo and dances with some of the classes.  The theme was "Seasons of Life," so of course I wiped away tears throughout.  It opened with Megan picking her own baby up out of a bassinet and dancing with him.  It was so sweet!  The last scene was Golda hobbling on with her head covered, and an umbrella, as "Winter."  The children dance and Golda casts off her age and walks toward Megan who represents Spring, as the narrator talks about new beginnings.

Can you imagine how choked up I was?  First, because some of the Dance Company girls danced also, but Ruby was too sick.  Then, because Golda was so beautiful.  And because the subject matter was so timely.  Golda is casting off everything she has known, to start a new spring in Cantonese.  I'm so grateful for every little chance we have to see her dance.  Here's the solo.  It's frightening to begin a new season, when the one you're in is going so well, but that's how we grow.  Go grow, little dancer!