DE Tumbling & Acro classes teach floor gymnastics and the control skills of acrobatics. The classes will progress from basic skills to advanced skills. Teachers work with each student on their individual level. This class also focuses on flexibility, agility, and teamwork. These are non-recital classes.

Tumbling - Ages 5-18 years old (45-minute class)

• Level 1 is a 45-minute class that teaches the basics of floor tumbling, including forward rolls, backbends, cartwheels, strengthening, and coordination skills.

• Level 2 is a 45-minute class that focuses on backbends, handstands, one-handed cartwheels, and round-offs. Must have UNASSISTED cartwheel and strong, solid bridge.

• Level 3 is a 45-minute class that focuses on limbers and front/back walkovers, with an introduction to power tumbling. Must have UNASSISTED backbend pull-up and strong, handstand forward roll.

• Level 4 is a 45-minute class focusing on walkovers variations, front/back handsprings, side aerials, and continued development of power tumbling skills. Must have UNASSISTED front/back walkover and Arabians.

• Level 5 is a 45-minute class that focuses on further development of power tumbling skills, including round-off back handsprings. Must have UNASSISTED standing back handspring and side aerial.

• Level 6 is a 45-minute class that focuses on power tumbling skills and more advanced aerial work, including back handspring whip series, tucks, and front/back aerials. Must have UNASSISTED round-off back handspring, back tuck, side aerial and front aerial.

 

Acrobatics - Ages 5-18 years old (30 minute class)

• Level 1 is a 30-minute class that focuses on balance and control skills, including chest stands, elbow stands, and partner work. Must be enrolled in Level 2 or 3 Tumbling.

• Level 2 is a 30-minute class that focuses on contortion, balance, control, and partner skills, including tinsicas, handstand variations, and intermediate floor work. Must be enrolled in Level 4 or 5 Tumbling.

• Level 3 is a 30-minute class that focuses on advanced contortion, balance, control, and partner skills, including tinsica variations and advanced aerial work. Must be enrolled in Level 6 Tumbling.

 

Class Attire:
Any color leotard. Bootie shorts are optional but recommended. No tights or shoes.

Fees:

• Registration Fee - $30 (This is a 1-time fee, due at time of registration

• Class Tuition (due September-May)

  • Tumbling Only = $60 per month

  • Tumbling and Acro = $85 per month

  • Add a dance class for a discounted rate. (Call for exact pricing.)