Gymnastics Classes for Kids
Gymnastics offers myriad benefits, especially for children. The practice promotes overall physical fitness, enhancing strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. Through structured routines and exercises, kids develop strong muscles and bones, ensuring a healthy foundation for their growth.
Gymnastics also nurtures discipline and perseverance, as young athletes learn to master new skills through consistent practice and dedication. The sport also fosters self-confidence and boosts self-esteem, as children witness their progress and achievements over time.
Gymnastics Tumbling and Flipping Class
In Tina's Tumbling & Flipping classes, children will learn the basics of gymnastics, and additionally focus on learning a variety of tumbles, handsprings, and somersaults. These are the most exciting skills in gymnastics, and by practicing them children develop a strong and powerful body, thereby reducing the risk of injuries. Learning and completing such movements requires the use of both the left and right brain, which can improve body awareness and spatial awareness, helping children understand the potential of their bodies.
Creativity is an important factor in gymnastics competitions: The more difficult and creative the skill, the more highly it is valued. It is fun for children, and they can develop creativity and a winning mentality while enjoying the fun of tumbling, handsprings and somersaults. Check the Schedule page for current classes offered, or contact Tina for more information.
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Rhythmic gymnastics, one the most beautiful of the Olympic categories, is a synthesis of sport, art, and aesthetics. This form of gymnastics combines light equipment manipulation with expressive movements from gymnastics, ballet, dance, and acrobatics. Rhythmic gymnastics strikes a perfect balance between developing hand-eye-body coordination, physical flexibility, and strength. For many years, it has been used as part of physical education programs in European schools.
Rhythmic gymnastics is perfect for children who are drawn to dancing. From their first steps in class, students will learn how to move gracefully while manipulating rope, hoop, ball, stick, and ribbon. Gradually, more complex movements will be combined into fascinating floor gymnastics moves. If desired, a student may participate in competitions, or just have fun while exercising in class and home practice. Professional coach Tina helps children learn in a safe, accepting, and friendly environment. Check the Schedule page for current classes offered, or contact Tina for more information.
