Beginning Tumbling (Ages 5+)

Beginning Tumbling (Ages 5+)
Designed for athletes who are new to tumbling or ready to build strong foundations, Beginning Tumbling focuses on body shapes, coordination, and safe skill progressions. Athletes learn how to move with control, build confidence upside down, and develop the strength and technique needed for future tumbling skills.

Skills they’ll work on:

• Foundational Handstand & Shape Work
  • Bounce to handstand on red block
  • Handstand snap-down to straight jump
  • Handstand (feet touch) at a 75–90° angle
  • Angle jump to hollow back
• Rolling & Rotation Skills
  • Forward roll (stand up, no hands)
  • Backward roll (land on feet)
  • Dive roll off end-over obstacle
  
• Cartwheel & Round-Off Progressions
  • Cartwheel with strong finish
  • Round-off to C-shape onto stacked mats
  • Round-off flat back onto resi
  
• Strength & Coordination Drills
  • Donkey kicks down the floor
• Bridge & Limber Progressions
  • Arch back to bridge
  • Handstand fall to bridge
  • Elevated bridge kickover (using panel mats)
  • Front limber
• Back Handspring Introduction
  • Back handspring with coach spot
  

Beginning Tumbling (5+) builds the essential strength, flexibility, and confidence athletes need to progress safely into more advanced tumbling—while keeping classes encouraging, structured, and fun.

Intermediate Tumbling (Ages 6+)

Intermediate Tumbling is designed for athletes who have mastered basic tumbling fundamentals and are ready to progress into more powerful and connected skills. This class focuses on increasing strength, speed, technique, and confidence while safely advancing tumbling difficulty.

Athletes work through structured progressions with appropriate matting, drills, and spotting as needed. This class is ideal for gymnasts, cheerleaders, and dancers looking to level up their tumbling skills.

Skills they’ll work on:

• Backward Tumbling
  • Handstand snap-down to back handspring
  • Round-off back handspring
  • Three back handsprings in a row
  • Standing back tuck into pit
• Forward Tumbling
  • Front handspring
  • Front tuck and front pike
  • Front bounder
  
• Advanced Basics & Power
  • Diving cartwheel
  • Front pike progressions
  

Intermediate Tumbling emphasizes strong technique, clean connections, and controlled power—preparing athletes for advanced tumbling and competitive progressions in a safe, supportive environment.