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These girls are continuing to develop their muscle memory and start to learn more difficult skills which pushes their mind to new levels and challenges their resilience. Must be moved up to t his level by Gymnastics director.

With longer practices these girls will start to progress skills quicker and with more details. Must be moved up to this level by Gymnastics Director.

Skill requirements: leap, handstand forward roll, round off, pull-over, back hip circle, tuck jump, beam forward roll.

Skill requirements: backward roll, handstand, cartwheel, front support, casting.

Gymnastics class ideal for beginners.

"Water Movement: Children entering this level should be able to go underwater voluntarily. Students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while continuing to practice how to safely exit if they would fall into a body of water. Ages 6-12 years."

"Water Acclimation: Children entering this level should be comfortable working with an instructor without a parent in the water. Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. Ages 6-12 years."

"Water Movement: Children entering this level should be able to go underwater voluntarily. Students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while continuing to practice how to safely exit if they would fall into a body of water. Ages 3-5 years."

"Water Acclimation: For the child not quite ready to swim without the parent. Transition between parent and instructor throughout first half of session. Focus is on learning to listen to an instructor, becoming comfortable in the water, and safely exploring movement in the water. Ages 2.5-4 years."

Discover gymnastics with your child. Parent guided, teacher structured.

Curriculum of center combinations, as well as ballet positions of arms, legs, feet, and head.

"Stroke Introduction: Children entering this level should be able to swim 15 yards on their front and back independently. Students develop stroke technique in front and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Treading is also introduced. Ages 6-12 years. "

"Water Stamina: Children entering this level should be able to front and back float independently. Students learn to swim to safety from a longer distance. They are introduced to rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action. Ages 6-12 years."

"Water Acclimation: Children entering this level should be comfortable working with an instructor without a parent in the water. Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. Ages 3-5 years."

"Water Discovery: introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water. Ages 6 months to 3 years."

Continued instruction in gymnastics and movement or Tiny Rollers (Beginner) graduate.

Skill requirements: bridge kickover, handstand bridge, leg-cut, stride circle, split jump, 3/4 handstand.

Skill requirements: backward roll, handstand, cartwheel, front support, casting.

Gymnastics class ideal for beginners.

"Stroke Development: Children entering this level should be able to swim 15 yards of front and back crawl. Students work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes. Emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke. Ages 6-12 years."

"Water Acclimation: Children entering this level should be comfortable working with an instructor without a parent in the water. Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. Ages 6-12 years."

"Water Movement: Children entering this level should be able to go underwater voluntarily. Students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while continuing to practice how to safely exit if they would fall into a body of water. Ages 3-5 years."

"Water Acclimation: For the child not quite ready to swim without the parent. Transition between parent and instructor throughout first half of session. Focus is on learning to listen to an instructor, becoming comfortable in the water, and safely exploring movement in the water. Ages 2.5-4 years."

Beginner Ballet graduate or previous experience. Continued beginner ballet with the addition of more complex jumps, turns, and leaps.

Advanced skills for preschool gymnasts ages 4-5 years or Little Leapers (Intermediate) graduate.

"Stroke Introduction: Children entering this level should be able to swim 15 yards on their front and back independently. Students develop stroke technique in front and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Treading is also introduced. Ages 6-12 years. "

"Water Movement: Children entering this level should be able to go underwater voluntarily. Students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while continuing to practice how to safely exit if they would fall into a body of water. Ages 6-12 years."

"Water Acclimation: Children entering this level should be comfortable working with an instructor without a parent in the water. Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. Ages 3-5 years."

Water Exploration: Children entering this level should be comfortable in the water, able to respond to verbal cues and jump on land. Parents work with their children to explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills. Ages 1 to 3 years.

Beginner Tap, no experience needed. Learn beginner tap combinations.

Come work towards more flexibility and strength in a fun safe setting. We will start slow and progress.

Skill requirements: bridge kickover, handstand bridge, leg-cut, stride circle, split jump, 3/4 handstand.

Skill requirements: leap, handstand forward roll, round off, pull-over, back hip circle, tuck jump, beam forward roll.

Gymnastics class ideal for beginners.

Continued instruction in gymnastics and movement or Tiny Rollers (Beginner) graduate.

"Stroke Mechanics: Children entering this level should be able to swim 25 yards of front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke. Students refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle. Ages 6-12 years."

"Water Stamina: Children entering this level should be able to front and back float independently. Students learn to swim to safety from a longer distance. They are introduced to rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action. Ages 6-12 years."

"Water Stamina: Children entering this level should be able to front and back float independently. Students learn to swim to safety from a longer distance. They are introduced to rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action. Ages 3-5 years."

"Water Acclimation: For the child not quite ready to swim without the parent. Transition between parent and instructor throughout first half of session. Focus is on learning to listen to an instructor, becoming comfortable in the water, and safely exploring movement in the water. Ages 2.5-4 years."

Intermediate Heels 'N' Toes graduate or previous experience. More combination work with a focus on technique and introducing jazz.

"This group swim lesson provides a comfortable environment to learn to swim by encouraging kids to set personal goals and achieve them. An instructor will work with each participant's current skill level and help them improve. All skill levels are welcome. Ages 6-12 years."

"Water Movement: Children entering this level should be able to go underwater voluntarily. Students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while continuing to practice how to safely exit if they would fall into a body of water. Ages 3-5 years."

Skill requirements: bridge kickover, handstand bridge, leg-cut, stride circle, split jump, 3/4 handstand.

Skill requirements: leap, handstand forward roll, round off, pull-over, back hip circle, tuck jump, beam forward roll.

By invitation only. Needs directors approval. Further challenging skill development for Fast Track 1 graduates

This is a progressive preschool gymnastics class to learn developmental gymnastics skills, body awareness, discipline, and positive self-confidence. We will also be working on strength and flexibility to prepare them for higher level gymnastics skills.