The Can-Do Crew’s Dance

Wiremu, Ana and Arjun were ready for the town dance competition. Their group had practised a lively routine for weeks. Wiremu would lead the opening steps, Ana would spin, and Arjun would finish with a big jump. Just before their turn, one of the ribbons on Ana’s costume came loose and trailed across the floor. Ana looked worried. “We can’t dance safely with this ribbon dragging,” she said. Wiremu suggested that Ana tuck it into her costume, but the knot would not hold. Arjun found a small safety pin in the crew’s kit. Ana carefully fastened the ribbon while Wiremu held the costume steady. Then they checked that the ribbon was secure and clear of Ana’s feet. The crew had missed a few minutes of warm-up, so they quickly talked through their first steps. “We’re ready,” said Wiremu. They went on stage together. Ana’s spin was smooth, Arjun’s jump made the audience clap, and Wiremu remembered every step. The crew smiled at one another as they took a bow. They felt proud because they had stayed calm, helped each other and kept trying.

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