December 4, 2009
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KINGS FIRECRACKERS
The Firecrackers are a performance jump rope team made up of talented 4th-8th graders from the Kings Local School District in Ohio. Coached by Lynn Kelley, they perform at venues across the country. Some notable past performances have been at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Jerry Lewis MDA telethon, and a Presidential Inauguration.
The Firecrackers grew out of an elementary school physical education exposition. Coach Kelly was looking for a rhythmic activity that could be choreographed to music. She found some jump ropes, a few interested students and some good music. The response to the activity was so positive, that it was suggested that the group perform at halftime of a Junior Varsity basketball game. More overwhelmingly positive feedback lead the team to perform at more high school games and then eventually college and NBA basketball games.
They were just named the “Best Touring Act/Halftime Show of 2009″.
Here are the Firecrackers performing at the US Naval Academy
Comments (2)
That was incredibly awesome! Looked like the cadets enjoyed it mightily, too! Stolen & passed on!
Unbelievable stamina and athleticism, not to mention timing, co-ordination and dedication. Wow !