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Finally It's Here!!
Summer Classes are posted on our website
under the "Summer Programs" link!

Below WAS our 2009-2010 schedule.
This schedule just ended June 18, 2010
We have kept our old schedule posted
so you may browse and see the types
of classes we'll be offering in the fall!

CLASS SCHEDULE˙
Art of Gymnastics & Cheer reserves the right and responsibility to cancel and/or change
any listed class due to schedule changes, enrollment or other unseen circumstances.
Classes are scheduled as follows:

 

Listed below is a brief description of disciplines offered at
Art of Gymnastics & Cheer:

Acrobatics/Gymnastics - Controlled tricks, cartwheels, head stands, handstands, handsprings, etc to improve flexibility, strength and balance.
Advanced Power Tumbling - Adavanced skills such as: multiple handsprings, Saltos (tucked, piked, laid out), whipbacks, arabian tucks, gainer layout stepouts, twisting layouts, etc...
Ballet - Classical, graceful movements to learn and utilize proper positions and technique.
Ballet/Gymnastics "Package"- a mix of Classical Ballet (30 min) and 30 min of technical artistic gymnastics (uneven bars, balance beam, vaulting, trampoline and floor work)
Cheerleading - is an activity that uses organized routines made up of elements from dance, gymnastics, and stunting.  Art of Gymnastics & Cheer offers cheer programs from the ages of 3 all the way up until 19.  Our facility has a fantastic competitive program consisting of five different teams.  The program is called "Fantasy All Stars"!!!
Combination 1 - Class in which two separate disciplines are explored. (2-4 yrs old) 45 min.
Combination 2 - Class in which two separate disciplines are explored. (4-6 yrs old)  (Should have been previously been enrolled in Combination 1 or similar class).
Advanced Pre-School - A class which will be by audition only.  Must have had Combo 1 & 2.  This is a more serious approach to gymnastics for the pre-schooler.  (3-5 yrs old) Contortion will now be introduced into this class!
Contortion - Included here is a very wide range of flexibility. Stretching, arching, balancing and achieving extreme backbends are taught in this class. Contortion is also a Gymnastics - exercise designed to develop and display strength and agility and balance (usually performed with or on some gymnastic apparatus).  Included here will be strong tumbling skills!
Jazz/Gymnastics "Package"- a mix of jazz dance technique(30 min) and 30 min of technical artistic gymnastics (uneven bars, balance beam, vaulting, trampoline and floor work)
Intro to Hand Balancing - Basic beginning work on the handstand position and variations thereof  are studied.  Beginning work on balancing props (sticks, blocks, domes
Hand Balancing - is an unusual form of locomotion, in which the athlete stands on the hands & moves primarily using their hands. Before one can begin this class, a handstand position must be attained and maintained, which requires good upper body strength, as well as a heightened sense of balance and spatial awareness. Audition only.
Hip Hop - Funk or street dancing, MTV style using fundamental jazz technique.
Intro to Tap - Striking of the foot to the floor to create tap sounds in rhythmic patterns.
Jazz - The use of isolations, turns, leaps, etc. to enhance flexibility and rhythm.
Lyrical - Contemporary style that demonstrates extension, balance as well as the interpretation of music.
Modern- Interpretive Dance using balance and control.   A style of theatrical dance that rejects the limitations of classical ballet and favors moment deriving from the expression of inner feeling.
Parent & Tot - Class in which parent & child participate to learn small motor skills, balance hand/eye coordination, movements and intro to gymnastics.
Pee Wee Hip Hop - Funk and/or street dancing, using fundamental jazz technique (age Appropriate Choreography!)
Tap -  intermediate/adv. footwork concentrating on syncopation, rhythm, timing and variations
Twisting Class-  This class will be working on full twists only and variations of (full twisting LOSO, 2/2, 3/3 and standing 1/1).        Prerequisite: Solid Round Off Back Handspring Layout.
Wild Card! Classes-  This is an "anything goes" type of class. Some days it can be jazz technique, other days it can be jumps. leaps and turns, sometimes it may even be musical theatre technique! Usualy only offered in our summer sessions.
 

As we're sure you'll agree, our rates are quite reasonable and we can assure you that your child(ren) will receive the best possible dance, contortion, cheerleading and gymnastics training anywhere! Please note the ages and levels listed for each class. Ages listed represent a general range. The Directors will be happy to assist you in determining the most appropriate level for your child(ren).

In most cases the level breakdown (based on our competition team ranking) is as follows:
Level IV/V - beginner/basic experience
Level III - some experience
Level II - intermediate experience
Level 1 - semi-advanced experience
Elite - advanced experience
(all elite classes are to be invite only, please see the office for placement)

Also, please take into consideration that new classes may open up as some may fill up more quickly than others.

Please see someone in the office for a complete list of prices.

The Art of Gymnastics and Cheer is very excited about our format for gymnastics, dance contortion and cheerleading classes. Our annual recital is held every year for all our dancers, gymnasts and cheerleaders giving them the opportunity to perform for their family and friends.

Gymnastics classes are offered in beginner, intermediate and advanced recreational programs. We have all boys classes, preschool gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, contortion, power tumbling and parent and tot classes offered weekly. Sign your child up today!

Dance classes are offered in classical ballet, hip-hop, tap, lyrical, classical pointe' and jazz. Children and adults may participate in any of our dance classes.

Thank you for expressing an interest in Art of Gymnastics & Cheer, where every child is a star!