In the amazing state of Massachusetts, where the Atlantic Ocean kisses the sandy beaches and the sun on Boston's Freedom Trail is warm as a freshly-baked apple pie, there's a special group of kids who can flip, tumble, and spin better than twister fairies. They are the Super Tumblers of Massachusetts, the stars of gymnastics! These kiddos are as flexible as rubber bands and as graceful as swans in a ballet. They train in giant, rainbow-colored gyms, with floors bouncier than a kangaroo's trampoline and bars higher than the tallest tree in the Magic Forest. They leap over the moon, swing across the stars, and balance on clouds. And let's not forget their best friend and mascot, Flipper the Flipping Flapjack. Flipper is a magical pancake, who hails from the bustling Breakfast Table in Waffleshire. Don't let his syrupy smile fool you though. He's as agile as he is delicious. Flipper joins the Super Tumblers for every practice, flipping higher than any pancake ever flipped before! He twirls, cartwheels, and somersaults with ease, teaching the kids the secret art of the Perfect Pancake Flip. The Super Tumblers and Flipper fill their days with laughter, hard work, and a sprinkle of magic. Despite the occasional syrup spill or extra-fluffy landing, they always end their training with their heads held high and grins wider than the Grand Canyon. These Massachusetts munchkins show the world that with a little imagination, a lot of dedication, and a pancake for a coach, anything is possible in the world of gymnastics!
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What began in a humble New York City apartment with just a single student, Spark, has since blossomed into an enriching program impacting thousands of children. Our unique educational approach combines the elements of art, yoga, meditation, and nature to create a holistic learning environment. This distinctive blend is what sets Spark apart, allowing us to reach and inspire a multitude of children in truly meaningful ways. With an array of offerings to accommodate various schedules and needs, Spark has something for everyone. Our services extend beyond the standard after school and weekend classes to include holiday and summer camps, birthday parties, portfolio preparation, private classes, and custom pods. We also welcome homeschool groups and are thrilled to announce the recent addition of a forest school program to our repertoire. You can find Spark on-site in various schools and at our main studio located in the Upper West Side. But we're not stopping there - we're also planning to expand to the Upper East Side and Brooklyn. For our families in Pennsylvania, we run the program from our family studio there. And if you're not in close proximity to any of our locations, don't worry. We offer in-home instruction and virtual options to ensure that Spark can reach you, no matter where you are. We invite you to explore all the ways you can experience Spark and look forward to helping bring our program to you.
Margaret LaPierre opened her studio back in 1968 with a mission to bring the art and joy of dance to young children. She strove for every student to have a strong ballet foundation and this is still upheld by the school today. One of Margaret’s earliest students was Sue Burns (Marroni), who danced at the studio from the age of ten all the way through high school. After graduating, Sue continued her journey with LaPierre as a dance instructor and in 1999 she took over ownership and direction. Mrs. LaPierre’s legacy lives on under Sue’s leadership. LaPierre is one of the most respected, popular, and comprehensive dance studios in New England, offering a wide range of dance styles and opportunities for all ages.
J & D Dance Academy of Reading continued to concentrate on the performing arts and added the newest style of dance, Contemporary to the schedule. We welcome Jamie Bergin to the staff this year, and she will be teaching many of these contemporary classes. With the rise of dance in the media, the formally 'non-competitive' J&D Dance Academy of Reading found it needed to have an outlet for its dancers who had the desire to be on a team and compete in dance-J&D Performance Groups were created and are beginning their fourth season! Competitive dance brought Miss Erica to our staff! A former studio owner herself, Erica teaches three full days of Contemporary, Ballet, Tap, and Jazz, as well as our popular Technique classes at J & D, and also choreographs the Performance Group competitive routines.