"Are y'all ready for my sister, Chi Chi Monet?" an energetic girl asked the crowd.
After cheers filled the air, the star of the show arrived cloaked in confidence and a relaxed demeanor.
"What's up, ya'll? Ya'll like school?" Chi Chi Monet questioned, moving around the stage in bright sneakers.
On an unexpectedly warm, sunny Saturday at Prince George's County's The Boulevard at the Capital Centre, the duo rapped about school being cool, and the ugliness of bullying. Shortly thereafter, Chi Chi Monet impressed the crowd by performing her upbeat anthem, "Move." The ten-year-old recording artist, cheerleader, gymnast and dancer reportedly felt inspired to take action to address childhood obesity, after learning information from the Obama Administration’s “Let’s Move” initiative. Chi Chi Monet's toe-tapping tune may have been created to inspire youth to be active and practice healthy eating habits, but she is evolving into a change agent for children, their families and the community at large. Collaborating with Sports Zone Elite, the original DC Sneaker Store, and Think Brown INK has obviously inspired noteworthy traction, during her tour. Natasha Brown, CEO of the highly regarded company, Think Brown INK, helped to create an interactive experience for attendees.
Get Kids Movin was a thoughtfully executed blend of eclectic performances, jump rope, hula hoop, zumba, workout sessions, games, vendor displays and a fashion show that was presented by Sports Zone Elite with Angelic Expressions Models.
DJ MIM kept the music cranking while zumba sessions led by Kena Hodges inspired youth, parents, toddlers and grandparents to catch zumba fever. Nike celebrity fitness trainer, Deanna Jefferson, pulled minature weights from a bag. She smiled as she passed out balls and helped kids slip on boxing gloves. Soul/R&B singer Reesa Renee, who recently wrapped up her Wonderland Cool Tour at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, also showed her support.
Amidst body wrap chatter and tutu vendor displays, a representative of Gold's Gym informed attendees that a two floor, 35,000 square foot facility will open at The Boulevard in December. Fitness enthusiasts, zumba, pilates, yoga lovers and even kids will be welcome. New customers signed up for $29.99 monthly memberships, enjoying the benefit of a waived $129.00 enrollment fee, and no payment being due until doors open in the future.
I commend management at The Boulevard for allowing kids, families and parents to convene there to celebrate fitness. Chi Chi Monet's peers parted with jump ropes, bags, t-shirts and tips about how to keep moving at home while having fun. The young performer is certainly making a healthy difference already.
Connect with Get Kids Moving and Chi Chi Monet via www.getkidsmovin.com; Twitter @GetKidsMovin; @ChiChiMonet.
If you are interested in learning more about Gold's Gym's presale offer, visit 881A at The Boulevard, next to 5 Guys. The office is open from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM during the weekdays, and 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM during weekends.
