"Update The Blog Ms. Jackie"

As I have so kindly been reminded by Martha "you said you would update the blog." I am updating the blog!! Things have been so busy around Kinetic Energy since the last post I just haven't had time to sit and write the happenings.

One very cool thing that happened at Kinetic Energy at the end of March was we hosted the 2010 Capoeira Batizado. This was a very exciting event as all three Kinetic Energy Capoeira students received their new cords. Mr. Alan also received a new cord that evening. This event brought mestre, professor and aluno from Brazil, New York, and Des Moines to Kinetic Energy. The studio housed about 50 capoeiristas that evening.

We also had another fun filled Parent Observation week the 5th-8th of April. I always feel each time we have Parent Observation that we have a record number of parents attend. This is such a fun time for students and parents, alike, as it gives the students the chance to show mom and dad their new recital dance. It also gives mom and dad the chance to see how their child has progressed in class since October.

This past weekend our Competition Baton team embarked on their first competition of the season. Four twirlers traveled to Davenport to take part in the 2010 Iowa State Baton Twirling Championships. The four girls competed in individual events such as basic strut, best appearing and solo. For a complete listing of how each girl did, watch your local paper for an upcoming press release. Although the day proved to be long, the girls had fun cheering each other on, eating snacks, playing the computer and listening to their Ipods. The team will compete again on May 8th in West Des Moines at the Miss Majorette of Iowa Competition.

Right now we are in the middle of pictures at all three locations. Last week pictures were taken in Waverly all week. This week the photographers will visit Cedar Falls and then off to Independence the following week. Please let us know what you think of Trefz Photography. We've really enjoyed working with them and hope you have too.

One last note...Our summer and fall schedules have gone out and let me just say things are filling quickly. We already have a couple classes that are full and still have not released registration to the public. This is the last week classes will be held for current students so make sure you get your registrations in this week.

Enjoy this interesting Spring weather we are having and see you soon!