Hey Jess! I found out when I took a theatre class in college that the "break a leg" comment comes from the idea that if a performance was good enough they would encore so much that the legs that hold the show curtain would break from being opened and closed so many times! I hope everyone is happy and healthy over the holidays and thank you for always uploading uplifting content! A reliable source of dopamine!
I thought it was for luck hoping the lead would actually break their leg so the understudy could take over. True story I actually did have to take over once for a dancer that did break her leg. Ended up with twice the choreography and a few extra dance numbers. That year I had 8 or 10, I forget. On top of lining up kids for their dances in the wings.
The factual origin of “break a leg” is specifically unknown, though there are many historical events that have led to its commonality. Different cultures have utilized the phrase differently, depending on events. In 1939, the phrase was quoted by understudies, in hopes of obtaining the lead role they’ve prepared for. Around similar times it’s also attributed to an old Yiddish phrase. There’s also performer David Garrick, whom broke his leg on stage in the 18th century but was so involved in his role he didn’t even notice. There are vaudeville connections, at a time where theatres would overbook performers, and the phrase would be used as a “good luck” in getting paid from one performer to another. There are many more stories of the phrases usage, but I personally find it fascinating that a phrase can cross culture and time, but have differentiating, yet aligned reason and purpose. Art and dance are beautifully connected.
Seeing Addie come to the stage and having flashbacks to her first recital. She’s come a long way. With Lilia as het big sister she has big footsteps to fill though. They’re both doing amazing on stage.
Can we talk about how Addie is literally amazing! She has improved SO much this year! As a fellow dancer Addie really impresses me! Lilia was awesome too!
Addie & Lilia you both did incredible on your solos 👏🏻👏🏻 & Congrats to the boys on their wins! Btw it was great to see a glimpse of Gabe & Lilia (Happy Birthday Gabe 🎉🎉🩵)
I’m a bit concerned about the studios quality of dancers. Might have to find another studio if you really want them to succeed. They are doing so well but the studio isn’t really benefiting them in the long run.
WOW both Addelyn and Lilla Killed it! Being in a performance may look easy...It's not! Addelyn is following her big sister (Lillia) performance footsteps. Also, she owned that Cat in the hat character!
Can't wait to see the new vlog and hope you guys have a great Monday evening and night with the kids and can't wait to see Addie do her dance recital and hope she nailed it.
AHH ADDIE’S SOLO WAS SO GOOD!!!! I was actually recently in Seussical the Musical so Oh The Thinks You Can Think just makes me so happy!! She did incredible and so did Lilia!! Love your family 😁
Lilia n Addie both Really impressed me with their dance ability! I remember Addie's first dance class she wouldn't even leave your side n today she Bravely and Beautifully took the stage SOLO and held the audience! Amazing! Meanwhile the boys are Kicking Butt on the soccer field! Your children are a reflection of the Loving,Supportive and Understanding Parents you n Chris are. I LOVE YOU ALL.❤🙏
With how much they been in dance for addy and lily were both the only ones in the group and big group dances that were behind eee not tryna be rude but just surprising 😂😂
@@Mrzposas14 Jessica’s girls I wasn’t trying to be rude but with how long they have been dancing there and dancing in general I’m just confused on how they both managed to be a step behind a lot of it and Addie was going the completely wrong way with her little group
My granddaughter is Addis age. They are so cute at that age. My other is 9 but she hasn’t believed in Santa since 7. Do your twins still believe? Nowadays I know it’s so different. We make sure my oldest granddaughter doesn’t say anything to all the other littles about Santa. Just curious
Jessica, can you please patent your energy and ability to plan through hectic family time. I would buy it regardless of price. You need a big prize from Utube, praising your amazing growth whilst always putting your children 1stm ♥️💜💙
Your kids are fantastic Jess great kids .Drake is gonna be older 1 day and regret the decision he has made to be an absent dad ,not that they missed out .Chris stepped up and did an awesome job ,still does haven't seen Gabe in a while hope he,s ok. I love the closeness of your whole family.yr kids are going to have the best childhood and so many wonderful memories made .congrats on being the mum that you are..bless mimixxxx
I couldnt breastfeed my daughter so i exclusively pumped and i think i had dmer so i only pumped 3 months im now pregnant with my second and i want to try to breastfeed again but im definitely gonna be kinder to myself this year if it is affecting my mental health
that is a Japanese lady beetle not a lady bug. lady bugs are red that one is orange. and they do bite they are horrible and smell bad when they are killed. they are a nuisance.
i’m not against having fun and finding the elf but i would suggest telling Addy and the rest of the kids that still believe in santa the truth about santa because 1st of all, they are soon going to figure out in a much sadder way, and 2nd, then why doesn’t santa give presents to poor kids?
