teaching philosphy: all athletes will have fun. those who do not will be thrown into the pit. available classes: 3 & 4 yrs; 3 to 5 yrs; 4 to 6 yrs; 5 to 7 yrs; 7 to 11 yrs; boy's classes. register now for gymnastics, tumbling and cheer!
gymnastics & tumbling
3 & 4 yrs pre-school girl's program
This class is one hour long. Lesson plans for this age group are designed to teach children many developmental skills. Gross motor skills play a large role, such as hopping, skipping, animal walks, laterality skills, hand-eye coordination and large and small muscle coordination. We also introduce many gymnastic skills. At this age the staff creates circuits that teach through success and repetition. These circuits help keep young active children busy having fun while they are learning. All apparatus is used: bars, balance beam, vault, trampoline and floor. This class also helps to prepare for pre-school by teaching the children to take directions from a teacher and deal with social situations.
3 to 5 yrs pre-school girl's program
This class allows parents with more than one child to attend classes at the same time. The age groups are split up so that children are working on skill and age appropriate tasks. This will let the current older student to continue at their level. Also by placing the younger student in a slightly older group this child will work on skills to keep them challenged.
4 to 6 yrs/ after school girl's program
Class lasts 1 hour and 10 minuntes with a student teacher ratio of seven to one. The 4-6 year age group was designed to accommodate children who participate in the Georgia Pre K program for all levels from beginner to advance. The children are introduced to all gymnastics events including bars, beam, vault, floor and trampoline. Totally awesome!
5 to 7 yrs/ after school girl's program
Class lasts 1 hour and 10 minuntes with a student teacher ratio of seven to one. The 4-6 year age group was designed to accommodate children who participate in the Georgia Pre K program for all levels from beginner to advance. The children are introduced to all gymnastics events including bars, beam, vault, floor and trampoline. Totally awesome!
7 to 11 yrs/ after school girl's program
Class lasts 1 hour and 10 minutes with a student teacher ratio of eight to one. The students are evaluated and placed in a skill appropriate group. Students are introduced to all the events including bars, beam, vault, floor and trampoline.
4 to 6 yrs/ after school boy's program
Class lasts 1 hour and 10 minuntes with a student teacher ratio of seven to one. The 4-6 year age group was designed to accommodate children who participate in the Georgia Pre K program for all levels from beginner to advance. The children are introduced to all gymnastics events including bars, beam, vault, floor and trampoline. Totally awesome!
4 to 6 yrs/ after school boy's program
Class lasts 1 hour and 10 minuntes with a student teacher ratio of seven to one. The 4-6 year age group was designed to accommodate children who participate in the Georgia Pre K program for all levels from beginner to advance. The children are introduced to all gymnastics events including bars, beam, vault, floor and trampoline. Totally awesome!
7 yrs & up/ after school boy's program
Class lasts 1 hour and 10 minuntes with a student teacher ratio of seven to one. The 4-6 year age group was designed to accommodate children who participate in the Georgia Pre K program for all levels from beginner to advance. Boys are introduced to floor, vault, rings, bar, parallel bars, pommel horse, and trampoline. Totally awesome, dude!
tumbling class
5 & 6 yrs; 6 to 8 yrs; 8 yrs & up; 11 yrs & up
Tumbling classes are offered for all ages and levels. These classes focus only on floor skills. Students will participate in many different drills on the floor including the trampoline, and other equipment to help them master cartwheels, round-offs, back handsprings, and a wide variety of other floor skills. The student teacher ratio is eight to one. These classes are an hour long. This class is perfect for cheerleaders, gymnasts, or any child that loves floor. Intermediate and advance classes are available.
dance & ballet
creative movement 1; creative movement 1/tap 3 & 4 yrs
This is a fun and exciting environment for kids to learn to move and dance while beginning to develop the discipline it takes to become a well-rounded dancer. Creative Movement focuses on free movement expression, developing motor skills and inspiring a true appreciation for dance.
Dance attire: pink solid color leotard, pink tights and pink ballet shoes; hair must be worn in a neat bun; no skirts or jazz pants permitted without teacher approval; no attached skirts or ballet costumes
pre-ballet 6 yrs
This class is designed to begin teaching basic ballet technique with an emphasis on building dance vocabulary and technique. With a disciplined class structure students will learn to work hard and have fun at the same time.
Dance attire: royal blue solid color leotard, pink tights and pink ballet shoes; hair must be worn in a neat bun; no skirts or jazz pants permitted without teacher approval; no attached skirts or ballet costumes
creative movement 2; creative movement 2/tap 4 & 5 yrs
An extension of Creative Movement 1, this class takes learned motor skills and works to perfect them. With continued emphasis on free dance expression, Creative Movement 2 encourages love for dance with a focus on correct movement and technique.
Dance attire: pink solid color leotard, pink tights and pink ballet shoes; hair must be worn in a neat bun; no skirts or jazz pants permitted without teacher approval; no attached skirts or ballet costumes
4 & 5 yrs dance/gym combo
This class is offered as a split dance class with 30min of Creative Movement 2 and 30min of Gymnastics. For this level we also offer an hour and a half class with 45min of Creative Movement 2 and 45min of Gymnastics.
Dance attire: any color leotard, footless tights are optional, and ballet shoes; hair must be worn in a neat bun; no skirts or jazz pants permitted without teacher approval; no attached skirts or ballet costumes
primary ballet 5 yrs; primary ballet/tap 5 & 6 yrs
Designed to teach basic ballet in a safe fun environment, students will receive an introduction to classical ballet technique, vocabulary, and discipline. They will begin to learn how to express themselves through dance while having fun.
Dance attire: royal blue solid color leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes; hair must be worn in a neat bun; no skirts or jazz pants permitted without teacher approval; no attached skirts or ballet costumes
tap
In the Creative Movement1&2 / Tap classes, this section is a 15min introduction to beginning tap. It emphasizes technique as a means for tapping your toes. Filled with lots of noise, this portion of the class will help teach isolated body control and rhythm.
Dance attire: any color leotard, footless tights are optional, and black tap shoes; hair must be worn in a neat bun; no skirts or jazz pants permitted without teacher approval; no attached skirts or ballet costumes
3 & 4 dance/gym
This class is offered as a split dance class with 30min of Creative Movement 1 and 30min of Gymnastics.
Dance attire: any color leotard, footless tights are optional, and tan leather oxford jazz shoes; hair must be worn in a neat bun; no skirts or jazz pants permitted without teacher approval; no attached skirts or ballet costumes
7 yrs & up/beginning ballet 1
With an emphasis on ballet technique and discipline, this class is a fun way to learn to move and dance in a structured safe environment. In this class, ballet steps and vocabulary are integrated to provide students with a stable base to become strong successful dancers.
Dance attire: maroon solid color leotard, pink tights and pink ballet shoes; hair must be worn in a neat bun; no skirts or jazz pants permitted without teacher approval; no attached skirts or ballet costumes
beginning ballet 2
Ballet 1 required
An extension of beginning ballet 1, this class continues to develop technique through more advanced steps and dance vocabulary. Designed for fun, this class will teach students to perform and work to perfect skills that will help them continue to dance successfully (this class meets twice a week).
Dance attire: maroon solid color leotard, pink tights and pink ballet shoes; hair must be worn in a neat bun; no skirts or jazz pants permitted without teacher approval; no attached skirts or ballet costumes
6 yrs & up/beginning tap 1
This class is designed to teach rhythm, muscle control, and classical tap technique in a fun up-beat environment. Students will learn to move on the beat with control and precision as well as view their every step as an opportunity to dance.
Dance attire: any color leotard, footless tights are optional, and black tap shoes; hair must be worn in a neat bun; no skirts or jazz pants permitted without teacher approval; no attached skirts or ballet costumes
6 yrs & up/beginning jazz 1
A fun exciting class that will teach students to move to the beat as well as learn great technique, this class is a great way to produce well rounded dancers who can move with strength as well as grace.
Dance attire: black solid color leotard, suntan tights and tan leather oxford jazz shoes; hair must be worn in a neat bun; no skirts or jazz pants permitted without teacher approval; no attached skirts or ballet costumes
beginning jazz 2
Jazz 1 required
An extension of beginning jazz 1, this class is designed to take students to the next level of jazz dancing with an emphasis on correct body alignment and technique. Students will work to perfect skills and learn to perform.
Dance attire: black solid color leotard, suntan tights and tan leather oxford jazz shoes; hair must be worn in a neat bun; no skirts or jazz pants permitted without teacher approval; no attached skirts or ballet costumes