Parker Shines On

Parker Curry loved being a big sister. She played dress-up with her little sister, Ava. She played piano with her baby brother, Cash. And even when Ava ate the last slice of her birthday cake or Cash scribbled on her drawing, Parker still loved being with them, especially- when they all danced together. “Dance party!” Ava announced each time they began. Yes, dance IS a party, Parker thought. It was her outsides celebrating the way she felt on her insides. At home, Parker sometimes made up her own steps. But in dance class, she followed her teacher’s every move. “Releve!” “Pile!” “Jete!” One day, Parker leaped across the floor, and..she smacked right into Mira. “OOFFF!” “Oops! I’m sorry!” Parker apologized, hopping back. Mira smiled shyly. She was new to the class, but not new to ballet