"From little spark may burst a mighty flame." ~ Dante Alighieri

This little light, at just 14, has taken his little spark (ballet) and has burst into that mighty flame. He has grown exceptionally in the last few years and will only continue to surpass any expectations anyone may have of him as he has recently been accepted into the Bolsoi Ballet Summer Intensive in both Italy and Moscow, accepting the invite to Italy! 

This phenomenal kid has been the light of much of my inspiration, both he and his entire family. Many who know me know that their family and mine are the bestest of besties, but we are much more than best friends, we are family. <3 

Being able to watch him dance has been such a gift. Maybe it is because he is family. Maybe it is because I have always wanted to dance (outside of the dance parties my children and I have in our home ;) ) and that watching others dance holds a special place in my soul, but I know without a doubt that the majority of the reason behind his dancing being a gift to others is because he is absolutely sensational at it. And dancing the summer away in the Bolsoi Ballet Summer Intensive in Italy is only going to further his skills. 

I am so proud of you for so many reasons! Know that you are a spark of light to so many and that your gift of dance is lighting a flame in the souls of so many around you. I cannot wait to see all that you have learned when you come back. Never lose that spark!