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Gymnastics Lessons - GYMkids

                       

Build a foundation of balance, strength, coordination and flexibility. Start with stretching and strengthening exercises and advance through to higher skill levels. Students practice on the balance beam, rings, parallel bars, uneven bars and floor exercise. 

Tumbling Tots: Your child will be exposed to floor work and apparatus skills. The children balance on beams, revolve on rings, jump hurdles, and flip on bars. Our instructors highlight basic body positions, gross motor coordination, balance, flexibility and strength in a playful and imaginative manner.

GYMkids: These classes offer a strong foundation of balance, strength, coordination and flexibility. Beginning with stretching and strengthening exercises on the mat, they practice moves such as cartwheels, round-offs, handstands, backbends and walkovers. The students learn to flip by themselves on bars, rings, and perform advanced skills on the balance beam and hurdle. While your child develops their physicality, they also gain confidence and higher self-esteem in a fun and positive environment.

 

Tumbling Tot 1	Intro to tumbling and apparatus Bear Walk on beam, Tip Toe walks on beam, 3 raindrops on rings. Hold basket hang on parallel bars for 10 sec. and 5 frog hops from ring to ring
Tumbling Tot 2	An expansion from tumbling tot I with an emphasis on balance and coordination Forward roll w/no hands getting up/down map. Dip walks length of the beam. Hold bent arm tuck for 5 sec. on ring, crabwalks and bat hang for 10 sec
Bronze GYMkids	Master forward roll and emphasis on the proper execution of skills 3 skin the cats, 5 back flips on rings. Forward roll tuck jump. Monkey swings on parallel bars and bridge hold for 10 sec. on mat
Silver GYMkids	Master cartwheels, hold weight on bars and forward roll on beam Forward roll on beam, hold handstand for 2 sec then roll down mat. Either side cartwheel, abba-dabba length of uneven bars twice & back bends from standing
Gold GYMkids	Master advance tumbling skills including: pull up kick-over on uneven bars and cartwheel on beam Straddle dismount from uneven bars. Cartwheel on beam. Back walkovers. Pull-up kick over on uneven bars and front limber or front walkover
Olympiad GYMkids	Will work on personal routines and incorporate the skills they mastered in previous levels Will focus on personalized routines acquired from previous levels

Contact SWIMkids USA today for more information 480.820.9109 or gymkids@swimkidsusa.us.

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Gymnastic Lessons - Instructors

Allison Price
Allison started dance training when she was 3 at the Worley Ellis Studio in Wilcox, AZ. She continued training at both facilities until age 14 when she moved to the Phoenix Valley where she trained at DancEnergy for 5 more years. She was also a member of their competition company for 4 years. She began teaching in 2004 all types of dance including tap, ballet and jazz. In 2006, Allison joined the staff at SWIMkids USA and is pursuing her degree in Speech Therapy from Mesa Community College.

Shana Edmondson
Shana began teaching dance and acrobatics in 1984 at the age of 14. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater Arts-Dance in 1997 from the University of Wisconsin in Stevens Point. She spent 10 years at Debbie’s Dance Studio in Schofield, WI then another 5 years teaching at Judy Peterson Dance Studio in Wausau, WI. She has choreographed several musicals and plays in Wisconsin and Arizona including Oliver, Olympus on My Mind, and By George: Gershwin & Review.

Her experience in Arizona includes teaching at the Mesa Arts Center, C&S Dance Center, Westwood High School, and Master classes at various local studios.

Kim Ali
Kim began gymnastics at 4 years old. She competed in many competitions throughout her career, which eventually led her to cheerleading. Her accomplishments in cheer include a 2nd and 3rd place in state championships. She also danced in musical theatre groups and performed with various companies. Kim joined SWIMkids in December 2006 and teaches both swim and gymnastics.

Jessica Prather
Jessica loves to dance, especially swing and salsa. She has experience working with children and loves their energy. She is studying social work, family studies and child development at Arizona State University.