We made it thru

It is now almost 10:00am which means only one thing—we’ve made it through the night! Energy is high and spirits are strong…as is the coffee.

The school is a buzz of activity. Dancers have been through their DREAM costumes and will soon prepare for the PAIRS AND RIVALS parade. The smell of fried bread dough fills the hallway and alums are hard at work in the art wing painting signs for tonight’s grand finale. The dancers are still moving their feet and working hard. The old gym is full of auction items and people eager to buy t-shirts and raffle tickets. The snow is still coming down outside but that won’t stop us.

In true marathon fashion, the prize patrol has brought in some amazing auction items this year, for both the live and silent auctions. Bids are being made on Vera Bradley bags, furniture, free heating services, tanning packages, homemade afghans and baby clothes and much much more. At the live auction tonight, a stainless steel refrigerator, custom jewelry, an autographed Giants football and another custom SHMD neon light will go to the highest bidder, among several other amazing donations.

Massages and haircuts are being offered again this year, as well as face painting for the kids. We’re even raffling off a $1000 Glenn Peter Jewelers gift certificate!

Your updates may come a little quicker today, as the line of people wanting to be guest bloggers grows. It’s great to see you all enjoying this blog, leaving your comments, and getting excited to hear from different members of the dance community. Keep reading and we’ll keep posting!