CD #3 On the Way

We are so excited to begin the writing process for Tippi Toes 3rd CD!  The writing process is so much fun as we  get to pull so much inspiration from all of the wonderful Tippi Toes students!  A child's mind is so full of wonder, imagination and dreams so we keep these concepts at the forefront as we start to write the songs.
We have only written a few songs so far for the CD and lyrics are coming along and we will soon be preparing for working with our music producer, Joey Davila.  So far the songs all incorporate some sort of prop for the kids to use as they dance and sing along!  In Tippi Toes dance classes sometimes props like bean bags, little turtle, rhythm sticks, etc are used to enhance the dance class experience.  This CD will help engage the children as they dance, sing and use a fun object to bring the song to life!
We are thinking wands, scarves, Tippi Turtles would all be exciting props to use during class!  CD #3 is un-named and will be released in 2012!  We will keep you posted!

CD #1 Tippi's Tunes 

CD#2 Tippi Toes Let's Boogie!

Mommy & Me!

We are so lucky to get to teach so many amazing kids. One of our favorite classes we offer is our mommy and me class for 18 months - 3 year olds. It brings parents and children together in a fun and healthy environment. Our classes start this coming week! If you haven't enrolled yet log onto our website and find a class that fits best with your family! We look forward to an amazing year!

Leslie and Libby singing about Tippi the Turtle

Jennie & Ella with Tiny Tim

 A full class of dancers and parents always fun!

 Tippi Toes teachers in training! Great staff in all areas this year!

 Jenny & Johanna singing and snuggling the best combination

 These 3 cuties left their mommy's and started dancing on their own!

Profile: Tara Cassmann Franchise Owner Rochester, MN

The Cassmann Family

My name is Tara Cassmann and I am the proud owner of Tippi Toes of Rochester, Minnesota.  Together with my husband, Jim of 16 years and our 3 year old daughter Elianna, we are blessed to be part of the Tippi Toes family.  

In 2009, my work temporarily brought my family to Corpus Christi, Texas.  Being new to the area, we researched enrichment opportunities for our then 2 year old daughter Elianna.  Tippi Toes stood out and she started attending baby ballet class. Each session of teaching, building self-confidence, music and body awareness and just being plain silly made us feel that we made right choice for our daughter.  Then it was time to make the right choice for our family.  Shortly after Elianna began classes we met with Sarah and Adam Nuse to discuss Tippi Toes as a business. After that meeting we knew that we wanted to do everything possible to bring Tippi Toes to our home in Minnesota.  Tippi Toes was the perfect combination of my elementary education background and my husband’s music education degree. 

Elianna - A Tippi Toes Star!

Since our classes began in Rochester in the Fall of 2010, we have no doubt about our decision to be part of the Tippi Toes family.  Each day, I get to experience the pure joy each child exudes during and after class, as well as the knowledge that I am making a positive impact of that child’s life.  Teaching, dancing, being silly and working with kids – What could be better?  

Together as a family, we look forward to the day that people across the globe know Tippi Toes by name.