Dance Fever Dancers Take Top Honors at Stage One Nationals

Dance Fever had several dancers compete at the Stage One National Championships in Gatlinburg, Tennessee this past week June 22-26th.  They competed in areas of hip hop, open dance, duet, tap and acrobats.  

Soloist, Emilynn Marnin walked away with a Double platinum award, Juliana Basch won platinum award and 1st place in the hip hop category and CJ Whitehead won platinum award and 1st place in the hip hop category.  

The mini groups won awards in the Hip hop dance, platinum award and 1st place in the Hip hop category.  Their open dance routine won the platinum award.  The Juniors received the platinum award in their duet and hip hop dance. 

Senior soloist Lexi Alford received for her open dance routine, platinum award and 1st place in the open category.  She also received platinum award for tap.  

Summers coming, here are some cool and healthy treats for the kids...

Fruit Popsicles (prep time - 5-8 min to prepare, 5 hours to freeze)

Items needed: 
Popsicle molds (you can find at Target or Walmart) or small plastic cups.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup of strawberries (cored)
1/2 banana (peeled and cut into slices)
1/2 cup of raspberries
(feel free to use other types of fruit: kiwi, watermelon, peaches, blackberries)
1/2 cup of your favorite juice (low calorie orange or pineapple) or water

Directions:
Put ingredients into blender and blend well.
Pour into popsicle molds and put into freezer until frozen

When ready to serve, run mold under warm water and then pull out.



Watermelon Whole Fruit Popsicles
Source: www.NourishingMeals.com

Ingredients:
3 cups watermelon puree (about 1/4 to 1/2 a watermelon)
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries
1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
1 peach or nectarine, diced small
handful fresh cherries, pitted and choppedYou can replace the watermelon puree with honeydew melon or cantaloupe puree. Use any fresh organic fruit you have on hand. I like using contrasting colors because it makes the Popsicles look so pretty! And don't forget to use seedless watermelon.

Directions:
Cut the watermelon into chunks and then puree it in a blender until smooth. Set aside.

Set out about 1 dozen Popsicle molds (amount needed will vary depending on size of molds). Fill each one with the chopped fresh fruit. Then pour in the watermelon puree until each mold is full to the top. Place a Popsicle stick into each one. Place into your freezer and freeze for about 6 to 8 hours.

When ready to serve, run the Popsicle molds under warm water for a few seconds and then pull each one out. Enjoy! 

You'll FLIP Over our Birthday Parties!

Our "Fliptastic" gymnastic, cheer or ninja themed parties are sure to excite your guests as they jump, tumble, and flip their way into fun games, obstacle courses, and trampoline play. It is non-stop action for all ages. Choose from the following: gymnastics, cheerleading, or our all NEW NINJA themed parties. Our parties are great for birthdays, but we can also host scouting groups, sports teams, playgroups, back to school parties, holiday parties with friends or school/church groups. We can help customize your party to fit your needs (some restrictions may apply). 

Set up, entertain, supervise and clean up... we do it all so you don't have to! So sit back and relax while we make your child's birthday party or special event an unforgettable experience. What other way can you enjoy a hassle free, fun, safe and memorable party for your child? To place a Birthday Party or special event request, contact one of our locations, an Olympiad Representative will assist you with your party needs. A non-refundable $25.00 deposit is required to reserve your date and time.Gratuities not included but are welcome for exceptional party hosts.

Here's what our customers had to say about our parties:
"The party was great. The instructors knew exactly what to do and were very experienced. I've already recommended this party to friends. Everyone had a fabulous time!"
"The instructor did an excellent job as the instructor of my daughter's party. She made sure to remind me that she was there to do all of the work which took all of the stress off me so I could enjoy the party!"

Want to find out more, call one of our locations or visit our website at www.olympiadgymnastics.org/birthdays.html

Men's Olympiad Trials & P&G Women's Championship Tickets Still Available

GET YOUR TICKETS SOON! The 2016 Men's Olympic Trials & Women's P&G Gymnastics Championships is coming to St. Louis June 23-26. Come watch Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas, Sam Mikulak and many more favorites at the upcoming Men's Olympic Trials and Women's National P&G Championships. Olympiad still has tickets available for these great events in the Silver, Gold & Platinum levels of each session. The events will be held at the Chaifetz Arena at 1 S Compton Ave. St. Louis, MO 63103. Get your event ticket order form here. Don't delay, there are limited tickets left.

Pick up an order form in the Olympiad office or get your form online. Tickets are sold on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, call Heather Baechle at the Chesterfield gym 636-532-6909 or email her at chesterfield@olympiadgymnastics.org.