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Cheer & Tumbling EXPO

The Next Step Dance Studio in Poseyville, IN, invited the residents of Jacob’s Village to ‘Something to Cheer About, A Cheer and Tumbling EXPO’ at North Posey High School Saturday evening, April 22, 2006, at 6:00pm. Residents attending this ‘EXPO’ were Wanda, Donna Kay, Mike, Michael, Scott, and home-coordinators Gloria and Joe. Two weeks before the show, Carol Rodgers, Activities Director at Allison Healthcare in Poseyville gave Scott Huck a call. Carol informed Scott that after reading the 2nd Quarter 2006’s Jacob’s Village Newsletter ‘Sharing Our Journeys’ Wish List section of how interested individuals or groups can help, she thought of a great fund raiser tied into a connection with The Next Step Dance Studio’s next performance. Scott’s daughter Britini has been associated with Jennifer and her teachings for many years and is no stranger to this Studio. Jennifer Collins, Carol’s daughter, and owner-manager-instructor of The Next Step had been having her students sell T-shirts, different paraphernalia of what-nots and for each item, setting one dollar back for Jacob’s Village. A special thank you is in order for SouthWest Grafix for their contribution on the T-shirt artwork they printed. This would be an excellent opportunity for the Jacob’s Village residents to be introduced to The Next Steps’ Dance, Gymnastics, and Cheerleading. Jennifer was prepping the kids, ages 2 to 14, out on the gymnasium floor when the Jacob’s Village bunch arrived and were showed to their reserved seating on the gym floor bleachers. The 13 cheer and tumbling acts consisted of about 80 to 90 Next Step students that made up their competitive and non-competitive cheer teams. These cheer teams’ routines were performed to many popular music selections and songs. Cheering, pyramid building, front-back flips, with running and jumping made up most of the acts. The final act was The Next Step Cheer Mom & Dads doing their cheer and gymnastic moves. Following the performance, Jennifer had Scott meet her in the middle of the floor to hand the proceeds from the sales and amount from a donation bucket that was at the entrance. All total there was a little less than $300.00 to benefit Jacob’s Village. Outstanding choreography, gymnastic feats, upbeat music, and the camaraderie of instructors, students, parents, and about 350 in attendance made for one enjoyable ‘EXPO’. A good time was had by all.

posted by J V Resident Blog @ 12:55 PM