This year Brooke took hip-hop dance at a local studio.  Here she is receiving her award at the end of the season.

Her costume is over-the-top and looks great against black with a little black light.

She learned all sorts of pops, jams, and even the coffee grinder.

She and her friend Grace were the youngest in the class and wore matching costumes.

They loved having an excuse to wear make-up.

The theme of the show is Rhythm in My Sole. Brooke acted in an extra shoe shopping scene, which is right up her alley.

Here’s my best shot at non-flash photography of the performance.

And the finale.

After five hours of rehearsal, we finally headed home after 10pm.

Whew! What a night.

What a year, for that matter!