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Wednesday, November 13, 2013

BALLET for Dummies: 101

Disclaimer:  Mom is crazy!!!  The strangest things remind her of stranger things.

This series of pictures reminded mom of when my human sister was taking ballet lessons.  According to the story
the ballet teacher had a series of phrases she said to teach little
ones ballet terms and make it fun to learn.
The term Mom remembers the most is

Plie (bend to the deepest position then) and push the floor away".  

When the teacher said this phrase girls, the class was supposed to 
slowly squat keeping their feet flat.  The rise quickly.
So here goes my interpretation using another term.


I'm standing on my toes.....
Pirouette(whirl about on the toes)
 I'm whirling
 I'm pushing the floor/cat tree away with my 
thunder thighs.
To all true ballerinas I apologize!!
Hugs Madi just the Messenger
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35 comments:

  1. GOOSENovember 13, 2013 at 12:04 AM

    Bravo Bravo!!! That was beautiful. If I had a dozen roses I would rush to the stage to give them to you Madi.
    Blessings,
    Goose

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  2. Angel Prancer PieNovember 13, 2013 at 12:23 AM

    I think it was beautiful! Truly graceful, Madi. Mommy said it was much more delicate than when us mancats take the floor. MOL!
    Happy Wednesday from your bestest mancat, Prancer Pie.

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  3. rottroverNovember 13, 2013 at 12:42 AM

    OMD's & C's Madi!! You are like an agility kitty!!

    Ruby

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  4. Millie and WalterNovember 13, 2013 at 12:50 AM

    You sure are a graceful ballet dancer.

    Millie

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  5. SquirrelQueenNovember 13, 2013 at 1:02 AM

    Encore! Encore!
    Madi, you are one very graceful girl. We can see why your Mom was reminded of ballet when she saw your performance.

    Purrs,
    Cindi Lou & The Kitty Krew
    Georgia, Adam and Gloria

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  6. Summer at sparklecat.comNovember 13, 2013 at 1:41 AM

    I think you are a pretty impressive ballet dancer, Madi! That and yoga are two activities where we kitties beat out humans easily!

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  7. WFT NobbyNovember 13, 2013 at 3:35 AM

    Madi, we can see you are well on your way to becoming the Margot Fonteyn of the felines.

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  8. Sketching with DogsNovember 13, 2013 at 3:48 AM

    There can be no more graceful ballerina than a cat Madi.
    Dip Bridge and Elliot x

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  9. MollieNovember 13, 2013 at 5:08 AM

    Where's ya Tutu MOL, super moves Madi xxoxxx

    Mollie and Alfie

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  10. UnknownNovember 13, 2013 at 5:30 AM

    LOL and we thought you'd taken up pole dancing. Have a wonderful Wednesday Madi.
    Best wishes Molly

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  11. 3 doxiesNovember 13, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    BRAVO BRAVO (clappin') Oh Madi, I knew you was limber but dang girl I just really hadded no idea. You knows, my mum does plies at da gym but her legs don't look as good as yours.

    Puddles

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  12. MargNovember 13, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    Oh Madi, we think you make a fantastic ballet dancer. Just look at those moves. Well done. Have a great day.

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  13. UnknownNovember 13, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    Miss Madi, you are a prima ballerina in our eyes! Mom sometimes likes to pretend that she is a ballerina and does all that whirly stuff around the kitchen and all that comes to mind for us are those dancing hippos from Fantasia *BOL*
    Wally & Sammy

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  14. Hailey and Zaphod and their LadyNovember 13, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    You could join the Royal Winnipeg Ballet! Lee and Phod

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  15. Laila and Angel MinchieNovember 13, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    What a beautiful purr-formance, Madi!

    Hugs, Laila, your LLS and BFF

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  16. The JRNovember 13, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    oh lol....Madi if you have thunder thighs.....lawd ah mercy....I have thunder everything!

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  17. Two French BulldogsNovember 13, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    Standing ovation. You do look like a ballerina. Where is your tutu
    Lily

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  18. AnonymousNovember 13, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    You are perfect for the main role in swan lake, the best "cat-ette" ever. My mom had a ballet coach from russia what was really a hag, she always screamed eeeeen dehorrrrrrs with her weird accent and said a poker is more bendable than my mom. big deal, the poker has no hips :o)

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  19. Furry BottomsNovember 13, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    Beautiful and graceful, Madi. You did good!

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  20. Blueberry's humanNovember 13, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Madi, just be EXTREMELY happy that your Mom didn't put you in a tutu. :)

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  21. Frankie Furter and ErnieNovember 13, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    OMD OMD you remind us of CLARA from the Nutty Cracker.. You could go on TOUR. BUTT you will have to wear a TUTU we think.
    AND THINK of Dancing with the MOUSE KING.

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  22. ANGEL ABBYGRACENovember 13, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    Miss Madi you have all the grace of a ballerina!!!

    (hugs)
    Your BFF's
    xoxoxo

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  23. MadSnapperNovember 13, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    did you add ballerina to your resume' just in case you lose the next mayoral election and have to find another job? MOL

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  24. stellaroselongNovember 13, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    Wow you did a wonderful job Madi, our grandmonsters girls take dance lessons and they suggest that you offer to help out in their classes...it looks like you could teach them a few things!
    stella rose

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  25. Angel Ginger JasperNovember 13, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    You are very agile Madi. I came by to say a huge big thank you. Today the postman came to our door and he brought for us a lovely card from you and your mum. That was such a lovely thought and it cheered us up knowing you cared about us.Thank you so much. Carol and Barrie xx

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  26. da tabbies o trout towneNovember 13, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    uh....if ewe iz pushin de flor a way madi...wear iz de food dish N stuff gonna bee....ore like ewe two for that matter....

    :)

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  27. Misaki @ misadventuresofMisakiNovember 13, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    you sure are agile Madi!

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  28. Brian's Home BlogNovember 13, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    Those are some right fancy moves pretty Madi!

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  29. MurphyNovember 13, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    Will you have a part in the Nutcracker?

    Your pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  30. Memories of Eric and FlynnNovember 13, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    You are such an elegant dancer Madi!

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  31. ScooterNovember 13, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    Wow, what great form there Madi! You are a wonderful dancer...so light on your paws. BOL/MOL
    BTW: My Mom is sooooo happy with her pressie scarf! Your Mom is incredibly talented and the scarf is perfectly placed on my Mom's coat. Thanks so much!
    Grr and Woof,
    Sarge, Pol Comm

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  32. The Island CatsNovember 13, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    You're very light on your feet, Madi. :)

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  33. WillowNovember 13, 2013 at 10:58 PM

    Madi as the DIVA ballernia it fits your purrsonality. Your moves are pawsome and really work the dismounting the cat tree.

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  34. RubyNovember 13, 2013 at 11:34 PM

    Encore!!!! Encore!!!!! NOws, where the hell does your Moms get off callin' you thunder thighs???!! That just ain't right gurl!! I thinks you have the bestest leggies east of the Rockies!! And you could puts all those dancers to shame...just sayin'
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

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  35. Kjelle Bus aka Charlie RascalNovember 14, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    Bravo , Bravo !!
    XOXO

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