My Little Irish Dancer

It has been three months since my last post. Ava is doing awesome! It's amazing how quicly she is growing and how strong she has become!!

"And though she be but little, she is fierce." ~ Shakespeare

I don't think there is a more fitting quote to describe Ava.  In the last few months Ava has come to love Irish Step Dancing. She practices for hours and doesn't stop until she's not getting it wrong. Even though she does not have full rotation in her right hip she pushes herself to move it correctly. In February she competed in her first Feis (Irish dance competition.) We were all so excited but didn't know what to expect. If you have never been to a Feis it is crazy!! There are people everywhere and the girl dance in groups of three until all everyone is done in there age group. I was in awe watching her, she had her game face on! You would never guess in a million years she had both her hips rebuilt! The smile on her face says it all! She is doing what she loves best and she's doing it well! Ava placed 1st in the "Jig" and 2nd in the"Reel". Not bad for a girl who was born with bilateral hip dislocation! 

Doing the Jig!

First Feis!

Practicing!

1st &2nd!

In March Ava competed in her second Feis. She placed 1st in the "Jig" and 3rd in the "Reel". Another great job!! Ava was less then happy with the 3rd place. The lack of rotation on her right hips doesn't allow her leg to get as high as the left and throws her timing off. After being upset with her results she became more determined then ever to get a 1st place in the reel. Ava decided she is going to fix her right hip. She stretches, does kids yoga and constantly practices her step. She has goals in mind and working her hardest to achieve them. I have no doubt she will achieve each and every goal! Sometimes when I watch her dance I still get teary eyed, it's hard to believe how far she has come. It's hard to believe 3 years ago she could not walk 5 minutes without complaint, now she is dancing her heart out pain free!

 

Not quite as happy this time!

Second Feis!

Look at those legs!!

I always tell Ava win or lose she should always be proud of herself. She has come so far and over come so much. I am unbelievably proud of her! Who knows what her future may hold but I pray those hips stay in place forever! With all her determination she will conquer the world! Keep dancing my sweet girl! Make all your dreams come true!!