PARENT - TOT CLASS - (18months -36 months)

A class for the parent and young child to explore the "world of gymnastics". Learn how to "play" gymnastics and have a great bonding time with your child. Children learn the importance of movement and physical activity at a young age and the results are long lasting.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES - Celebrate your child's special day at the Flip Flop Shop! 1 hour of gymnastics/gym time with certified instructors. 30 minute party after gym time. Child receives a gift from FFS. We provide the table and chairs set up as well as clean up. $115.50 for 10 children; $5 each additional child added past 10. We ask that you book 2 weeks in advance with a deposit of half the payment due. 10% discount for FFS students. FFS can make exceptions on the 2 week advance if gym is open and staff available.

GYMNASTICS and DANCE INSTRUCTORS & COACHES

Jessica Crumrine, Dance Instructor
Ms. Jessica joined us on May 23, 2011.  She will teach all the dance classes at the Flip Flop Shop. She recently graduated from Newton High School and plans to attend Wichita State University to pursue a marketing degree.  She has done unpaid internships at Newton Medical Center and Trinity Heights United Methodist Church.  Jessica has been training in dance since she was a young child and was the dance instuctor at Wood's wellness. She brings a lot of experience in dance competition, instructing, and choreography with her to the Flip Flop Shop. She is teaching Creative Movement, Beginning Ballet, Beginning Jazz, Jazz II, and a high school Combination class of ballet, tap, and jazz. She has demonstrated her ability to plan and have dancers perform in a recital.  Jessica took over the dance program and the dance recital with only a week to go before recital with dance students and their choreography brand new to her.  She did an amazing job.  With her expertise we are hoping to increase the size of our dance program this year.
Trisha Fast- Mrs. Fast brings valuable experience and expertise to the FFS.  She is a 4th grade teacher for USD 373 and a former competitive gymnast.  Mrs Fast has taught and coached  gymnastics for Folgers Gymnastics of Wichita, Pittsburgh Y, and Hutchinson Y.  Her experience in teaching and coaching is a great plus for the FFS.
Kylie Jantz- Ms. Jantz has been in gymnastics for many years.  She started classes at age 4 and eventually competed on the FFS team and was a varsity member of the Newton High School team all 4 years.  An honor student,  she recently graduated from NHS and was one of the valedictorians in her class.  She has coached team and pre-team for 2 years and is excited to be involved in teaching and coaching gymnastics.  She is now  a senior at Bethel College and a great addition to the FFS staff.
Penny Hiebert- Teaches tiny tots, tumblers and substitutes for beginners. She is  the Level 2 and 3 Pre-team coach.  Mrs. Hiebert loves working with kids. She has two children of her own, one of which has been involved with the Flip Flop Shop for over nine years now. That's how she got to love the sport. Mikayla is no longer competing, but helps teach tumblers at the FFS and has substituted for many classes this past summer. Mrs. Hiebert  has taught Sunday School for 11 years from kindergarten through 8th grade. She has also helped with Bible school and is active in the Praise Team in her church. She has been employed at Excel Industries, Inc. in Hesston for 24 years. She enjoys camping and working in her yard. Her family keeps her busy with all their activities, but she wouldn't have it any other way. She is a great asset to the Flip Flop Shop staff.
Alisha Lafave - a senior at Newton and a member of the Newton High School Gymnastics Team. She has been a varsity cheerleader 3 years and received All American honors this past year.  She will teach  the Cheer Bears and Learn to Cheer class.  She enjoys little children and we are fortunate to have her on staff.

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