KNIGHTLINE TRYOUTS

Special thanks to all the girls who auditioned! Megan and I appreciate you coming out, and your school will appreciate you too!

Joining us for 2008-2009 will be:
#5
#30
#35
#34
Call backs:
#6
#31
Callbacks meaning, the judges thought you needed to work on a few things, but have fantastic potential. Since you are already signed up for the class we would like you to come tomorrow and next wednesday for technique. Practice up for the next week and please come back to be re-evaluated at our 2nd audition which we will probably have next Thursday, we will keep you posted on the details. You ladies did a nice job, and with a little practice, we would like to have you on this team.

So- Congratulations! You ladies danced beautifully.
For tomorrow, please show up to the Upper North gym, dressed in dance/ workout clothes before the tardy bell. We will talk for the first bit, but will get to technique and conditioning as well. If you aren't already signed up for the class, come anyway. I will send a list of your names to Mr. Gardener to get your schedules changed, or just see a counselor on your own.

Thanks, and we will see you tomorrow.

Nicole and Megan

HILLCREST KNIGHTLINE

I'm excited to be coaching Hillcrest's "Knightline" this year, along with Megan Gutke from Dance Tech. It should be a fun endeavor, but is slow going because the program is way behind and we have NO DANCERS! So, if you know dancers at Hillcrest, spread the word that they have a new coach who is excited to run a really fun program and I NEED THEM!

Sad thing for me though, NO MORE STROLLER CLASS. I will miss my stroller class friends, but will be working two mornings out of the week, and Payton is taking a wednesday morning dance class. Hopefully though, all my dance activity will keep me in shape and I won't be lacking too much without the stroller bootcamp. But Andrea and Lynsi, I miss you already!

Wish me luck!

Other sites to visit!!!

I am so excited for another year with Dance Tech! For those of you who don't know, this is my 5th year there and I am so impressed with it! The love and integrity of both owners and staff is awesome! We truly care about our students and hope to help them grow to LOVE the arts.

Dance Tech's new studio is being built NOW and will open September 8th and is going to be Eastern Idaho's nicest facility! To register online or to find out more about our classes click here. To follow up on updates, pictures, open house schedules, registration, ribbon cuttings and more, go to Dance Tech's blog by clicking here. And finally, to appeal to the teen social scene, check us out on Myspace by clicking here. Spread the word to anyone interested or call me with any questions!

The Cutest boys ALIVE

I'm convinced that I have been blessed with the cutest boys! Of course, I'm sure you are all convinced that your boy(s) is/are the cutest as well! Thats good! I look at these sweet pictures and can't believe how blessed I am.

Payton took to rolling down the big hills outside our condo. It was a blast, until he had an allergic reaction later and was covered in rashes. Poor guy.

My boys on top of Mt. Baldy. Kade was getting sick of me taking so many pictures, but what is life if we don't document and remember all the fun things we do?

Trip to Sun Valley

Every summer the Bowen's go to Sun Valley for my dad's work convention. Kade and I took Payton. Kirii and Doug came with Mason, and also my parent's, my brother Seth, and his girlfriend Kelli. Above: Kirii, Grandma Bowen, Mason and Payton swimming at the Olympic pool.

Kirii and Mason soaking up the sun.

Payton, Kade and I in front of the chair lift at Mt. Baldy. We took a ride all the way to the top, takes about a half an hour, and its gorgeous!

Here is the view from our chair lift as we are going down the mountain. At the top, there was a lookout over the valley as well as a restaraunt.

"Thunder Dreamer" performance

Vicki and I at Upper Valley Civic Ballet's performance of "Thunder Dreamer" where we are, in essence, spider monkey- swamp things doing a rain dance. Cool dance!!!!

I know.... we look kinda scary!

Hitch'n a ride

The Trane family with Payton in the back! Joel rebuilt this old jeep for hunting/ fishing/ sand dunes and took his family for a ride. Payton loves it and also loves hanging out with his cousins!

Everyone invited!

I am a current member of the Upper Valley Civic Ballet Company in Rexburg and our Summer show is this coming weekend, August 8th and 9th. The main ballet put on is "Rodeo," and fun Americana Ballet piece, with two special contemporary performances. You will see me in "Thunder Dreamer." Be prepared because it is unique, but very worth watching! I know I have some friends who have been asking for details, so here are the specs:

Madison High School in Rexburg, there is a Friday 8th, and Saturday 9th performance. Both are at 7pm. You just need to arrive to purchase a ticket at 6:30. Come and support us if you can. This is our first year and we are a non-profit company that gives so many dancers the great opportunity to perform in a professional company environment.

I am excited that as of this month, I am a Co-Artistic Director with two other very talented women. The company will no longer be just a ballet company, but will be called Upper Valley Dance Theater and will showcase ballet, jazz/lyrical, and modern. Spread the word about it to any advanced dancers you know.

I am also excited to promote Dance Tech's new studio to open this fall. Classes begin September 8th, and the new studio is located off of Hitt/Lincoln directly behind Majestic Autobody. I have the priviledge of being Dance Tech's Artistic Director as of August as well, and know we will see continual growth in this fabulous studio that we all love!

Come join us! Link to Dance Tech's website or blog for more information.

Friends

Payton has been blessed with so many sweet friends...many of which are not pictured here. But friendship is a really big deal, even for a 3 year old. I know he is thankful for all his "best friends." (Above: Tana and Payton)

Payton and Nate at Nate's 2nd Birthday party! Happy Birthday Nate!!!!

Payton and Ella out on the back patio bright and early, both cuddling up to favorite blankets, and both still in their jammies. Totally cute!

Pioneer Day Parade

My two BYU twins are adorable! The relationship between these two is so cute! How can I not love these boys?

Payton and two of his cousins waiting for CANDY!