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!

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!

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!

KIDS Dance Company Competes at Kids Artistic Review

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The KIDS Dance Company competed last Sunday, March 25 at the Kids Artistic Review in Mason, OH. We are so proud of how well our dancers performed!

Paige Black’s ballet solo earned a Top 1st award and she placed fourth in her age division.

Noelle Valentie’s tap solo earned a 1st award.

Isabella Northenor’s ballet solo earned a 1st award.

The junior jazz trio, comprised of Isabella Northenor, Natalya Sutarto and Noelle Valentie earned a Top 1st award and the girls placed third in their age division.

The senior jazz trio, comprised of Trisha Coleman, Emily Coyne and Brenna Heard earned a 1st award.

The junior lyrical duet, comprised of Caron Cleveland and Isabella Northenor earned a 1st award.

Congratulations to our team dancers! Our next competition is the first weekend in May with Applause Talent in Dayton, OH.

Dance Team Sleepover

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The Kids Dance Company had a blast last Saturday night at their team sleepover at KIDS Are TOPS! The girls started the evening with pizza and snacks and then enjoyed performing their dances that they will take to competition in three weeks. After decorating their costumes with sparkly rhinestones, they had a blast swimming and splashing Miss Robin, who graciously volunteered her Saturday evening to help chaperone the sleepover with Miss Mel. Our night didn’t end until every last finger and toenail was painted! Although the girls were pretty tired by then, the excitement of it all kept some awake way past their bed time! We enjoyed having breakfast together and all too soon, they were on their way home.  We want to wish Jenny, Trisha, Brenna, Emily, Paige, Noelle, Isabella, Caron, and Natalya good luck at their first competition the weekend of March 23rd!

January Students of the Month

Gymnastics: Rylee G.
Rylee has only been a level 1 gymnast for a few months and has already mastered her pullover and cartwheel. Her passion to learn and try new skills is contagious to her classmates. She always comes to class with a smile on her face! We love having Rylee in gymnastics and are proud to call her our January student of the month!

Dance: Kali M.
Kali is SO hard working. She always tries her best and has a need to learn more and improve herself. We are so happy to have such a dedicated dancer here at KIDS Are TOPS!

Cheer: Bella G.
Bella has been a student at KIDS Are TOPS since 2009. Bella, although only four years old, has been in swim classes, Tumble Bunnies, as well as her current Pee Wee cheer class. Bella is always a pleasure to have in class and the coaches look forward to having her as a student for a long time.

Swim: Andreas C.
All of Andreas’ previous instructors are amazed by his hard work and progress. He has worked very hard to achieve the skills of rotary breathing and freestyle. The back streamline glide was a challenge and he has conquered this as well. Great work, Andreas!

Tumble Bunnies: Stephanie R.
Stephanie has improved so much in the few months that she has been in Kinder Bunnies! Each and every week, she comes to class with a smile on her face and a positive attitude. She is wonderful to have in class!

Karate: Elden K.
Elden listens very well, tried hard, has good stances and a great attitude! Congratulations, Elden!

Congratulations to all of our Students of the Month! Keep up the great work

Snack Shack is Now Open!

KIDS Are TOPS’ Snack Shack is now open! Located just around the corner from the main hallway, towards Tumble Bunny Land and the pool, our Snack Shack offers a variety of great treats. Stop by for a slice of pizza, a hot dog, some nachos, popcorn, fruit cups, cookies, and more! Perfect for breaks in between classes, gymnastics team dinner break, or a quick bite to eat before a class. Our hours are as follows:

Monday-Thursday: 3:45-7:45 p.m.
Friday: 3:45-8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Stop by and check out the Snack Shack today!

Holiday Closings: Dec. 24 – Jan. 1

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KIDS Are TOPS will be closed Saturday, December 24 through Sunday, January 1. We will re-open on January 2nd to start 2012! Above are some pictures from Santa’s visit to TOPS on Saturday. We would like to wish all of our families a safe and happy holiday season!

December Students of the Month

Gymnastics: Jimmy K.
Jimmy is a leader in class. He is the oldest in class and accepts a lot of responsibility. The younger kids turn to Jimmy for help if I am busy with other boys in the class. He helps lift the younger kids to p-bars or just makes sure they are in line ready to take their turn. Several parents have come to me to tell me what a great help he is in the class. Jimmy is admired by his peers , his coach and the parents of kids in the class. Thanks Jimmy, you are a terrific young man.

Dance: Noelle V.
Noelle is always ready to work hard with a smile and a positive attitude. She is a wonderful leader in all of her classes and is very dedicated while working individually in her tap solo class. She is always ready to learn something new and practices until she gets it right. We are proud to have her in our competitive dance company!

Cheer: Mira S.
Mira has been a student at KIDS Are TOPS since 2009. Mira excelled as a TOPS All-Star for the 2010-2011 season. Mira has continued to advance her skills by taking tumbling classes. Mira has always been a pleasure to coach and we look forward to seeing Mira grow as an athlete and an individual.

Swim: Samantha P.
Samantha has worked so hard over the past few months to swim the right way all the way down the pool and finally did it! She is an outstanding worker and so much fun! She deserves it!

Tumble Bunnies: Owen D.
Owen is a very hard worker and an extremely good listener. He always tries his best and never gives up. He is a hard worker and always comes to class with a smile. Congratulations, Owen on being the Tumble Bunny Student of the Month!

Karate: Amaya H.
Amaya has an excellent attitude, awesome flutter kicks and consistent attendance! Great work, Amaya!

Congratulations to all of our Students of the Month! Keep up the great work

Cheer & Dance Holiday Cookbooks Are Ready!

Cookbooks are $10 each and all profits will go towards new equipment for the cheer and dance venues. Makes a great holiday gift! Stop by the front desk and get yours today.