Dancers Shine in Columbus

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Congratulations once again to our KIDS Are TOPS Dance Team for doing so well at the Encore Talent Production Competition in Columbus, Ohio last weekend, May 19-20.  Paige Black was awarded a “Future Star” award and took home a High Gold award for her ballet solo, placing second in her age division.  Noelle Valentie was awarded a High Gold for her tap solo, placing first in her age division. Isabella Northenor took home a Gold award for her ballet solo.  Caron Cleveland and Natalya Sutarto took home a High Gold for their lyrical duet.  Isabella Northenor, Natalya Sutarto and Noelle Valentie were awarded a High Gold for their jazz trio and placed third in their age division.  We are so proud of each of our competition dancers and we pride them on all of their hard work and determination! Thank you to the students and parents for making this such a wonderful season! We look forward to your perfomances at recital on Sunday, June 10th!

Cheer Clinics Summer Schedule

This summer, KIDS Are TOPS Cheerleading is holding six different clinics, offered three times each! The clinic schedule is as follows:

The following clinics will be held June 5, July 10 and August 14:

1) Cheer Cardio/Abs (2:00 – 2:30 p.m.) - Athletes will have the opportunity get in a good gym cardio workout, as well as sculpting and strengthening their core muscles which will improve their jumps, running and standing tumbling, as well as their stunting skills.

2) Jumps (2:30 – 3:00 p.m.) - Athletes will go through a variety of jump drills.  This is a great clinic to attend if you want to be point jumper.

The following clinics will be held June 13, July 18 and August 15:

3) Level 3-5 Running Tumbling (2:00 – 2:30 p.m.) - Athletes will be drilled in Level 3-5 running tumbling.  Must have a back tuck unassisted on floor to attend.

4) Level 3-5 Standing Tumbling (2:30 – 3:00 p.m.) - Athletes will be drilled in Level 3-5 standing tumbling.  Must have multiple standing back handsprings to attend.

The following clinics will be held June 27, July 25 and August 22:

5) Level 1-2 Running Tumbling (2:00 – 2:30 p.m.) - Athletes will be drilled in Level 1-2 running tumbling.

6) Level 1-2 Standing Tumbling (2:30 – 3:00 p.m.) - Athletes will be drilled in Level 1-2 standing tumbling.

Clinics are $5 each. Space is limited, so sign up at the front desk or call us at (937) 435-7626 to reserve a spot! KIDS Are TOPS reserves the right to cancel a clinic due to low enrollment.

2012 Class Meet Routines – Videos

Getting excited for the Class Meet? Below are videos of the routines for each level at the 2012 Class Meet! Visit our website for complete details, times and dates of the event. See you June 8th and 9th!

Level 1 Routines:

Level 2 Routines:

Level 3 Routines:

Level 4 Routines:

Beginner Boys Routines:

Advanced Boys Routines:

KIDS Are TOPS Managers at BBTC

Three of KIDS Are TOPS’ managers traveled to Las Vegas, NV last week, May 6-9, for the 2012 Business Brain Trust Conference. This annual conference, specifically for children’s activity center management, features speakers from around the world.

KIDS Are TOPS’ President and CEO, Gary Gantz, was a presenter at this international business conference. Mr. Gantz presented on various topics – Risk Management, Office Management and Professional Development and a Level 4 Business Course. Becky Stewart, our Front Office Manager, participated in Office Grades 2, with sessions in Career Progressions, Training, Customer Service and Improving Technology. Our General Manager, Melissa LaPeer, attended the Manager Grades 2 sessions, focused on Program Development and Customer Service (Child Emphasis).

Our managers returned with many ideas and are looking forward to implementing these exciting changes. One that we are proud to announce is our plan to go paperless, thus reducing our environmental impact. Stay tuned for additional changes and improvements!

Kinder Bunny Summer Camp

Join us this summer for the Kinder Bunny Camp! This two-day camp is perfect for the little ones who just can’t get enough of being in the gym. Our activities will take place in Tumble Bunny Land, as well as our main gym for an introuction to big-time gymnastics! Stop by the front desk today to register for two days of gymnastics, games and fun!

Open to: Kinder Bunnies
Dates: June 28-29, 2012
Time: 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Cost: $30.00

Registration is now open, so stop by the front desk or call us at (937) 435-7626 to reserve your spot today! For more KIDS Are TOPS Summer Camps, visit our website.

Share Your Best Facebook Contest

Does your child have a world-class cartwheel or donkey kick? Bear crawl on the parallel bars with ease? Know the warm up exercises by heart? Show the world with our Share Your Best Facebook Contest and win a FREE month’s tuition! Contest is open to anyone enrolled in a Baby, Hopping, Tumble or Kinder Bunnies class.

1) E-mail becca.s@kidsaretops.com a photo of your child’s best Tumble Bunny Land move by May 31, 2012.

2) On June 1, 2012, photos will be posted on our Facebook page. Share your child’s photo and get friends to vote, vote, vote!

3) Voting will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on June 15, 2012. The child in the photo with the most “likes” by the deadline will receive a free month’s tuition in his or her Baby, Hopping, Tumble or Kinder Bunnies class.

*Entries must be submitted by the deadline. One photo per child. You will receive a confirmation e-mail when photo is received.

Like Us on Facebook: facebook.com/kidsaretops

Princess Summer Camp

Calling all princesses! You have been invited to attend a Royal Ball!

Join us for a magical and enchanting summer event. Our dancers will transform into beautiful princesses at our summer dance camp, designed just for princesses at heart. The girls will learn to walk, dance, wave and curtsy like a real princess, as well as designing and creating their own tiaras, wands, necklaces and bracelets to wear to a tea party at the Royal Ball.

Where: KIDS Are TOPS, Dance Studio 2

When:
Ages 2.5 – 4: June 26-28 (2-3 p.m.) or July 17-19 (2-3 p.m.)
Ages 4-6: June 26-28 (1-2 p.m.) or July 17-19 (1-2 p.m.)

The cost is $65 for three days of magic. Please choose the best time for the Royal Ball and stop by the front desk to accept your invitation. Have your dancer come dressed in her best princess gown and get ready for fancy fun!

Get $75 off a Birthday Party!

Staying at KIDS Are TOPS for the summer? Students that are enrolled in any class (excluding team) for the entire months of June, July and August 2012 will automatically receive a $75 coupon toward a birthday party! Coupons will be available for summer parties and distributed to all eligible students in September.

For more information on our basic and ultimate birthday parties, visit our website.

KIDS Swim School is Hiring!

Looking for a summer job? KIDS Swim School is hiring fun, energetic swim staff! No lifeguard experience necessary, just need to love being in the water and love kids. Will train! Looking for:

Mornings: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

Evenings: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

Visit kidsaretops.com and click on Join Our Team to download an application.

TOPS 2012 State Champions

Congratulations to all of our gymnasts on a great competitive season. Below is a slideshow of TOPS’ 2012 State Champions!

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