Classes
We offer a variety of classes at Mid-Illinois Gymnastics and Dance that are listed below. Due to the frequent schedule changes Call Louise @ (618)567-7415 or the gym @ (618)466-7878
Students receive professional, progressive, safety-oriented instruction in fundamental movement and gymnastics skills in all our classes.
In addition to GREAT TEACHERS, we have all the newest technology available for tumbling and equipment work including carpeted spring and foam floor, foam and solid pits, special mats, Tumbl-Track, Rod, Floor, Balance Beams, Uneven Bars, Vault Horses, Trainer Bars, Pre-School play shapes and a hardwood floor dance room with balcony overlooking the gym. Gymnastic or dance classes provide high-level physical fitness as well as recreational fun. Dance is scheduled separately with dance instructors.
Mid-Illinois Gymnastics and Dance emphasizes basic movement and progression that leads to an improvement in agility, flexibility, strength, endurance, coordination, confidence and self-esteem. The physical, mental and emotional discipline, while so essential in a good gymnastics and dance environment, becomes a great asset in any other sport or physical training that the student pursues.
For more information and for details about competitive team classes, please inquire in person.
Class Descriptions*
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
THESE CLASSES ARE VERY THOROUGH AND VERY CHALLENGING. IT MAY TAKE SEVERAL YEARS TO ADVANCE IN THE LEVELS.
Tumble Tots with Parents- 35 minute class, ages 2,3. Great starter gymnastics class. Instructor led, parent can also help child. Promotion to Tumble Gems is on listening ability and not skill!
Tumble Gems- (Parent not in room with child) 35 minute class, ages 3,4,5. Creative movement, introduction to tumbling and equipment. Need forward and backward roll plus cartwheel and good listening skills and be age 5 to be promoted to Tumble Stars prior to age 6.
Tumble Stars- 50 minute class, ages 6 up or promoted. Tumbling, fitness, and equipment. No previous experience required .Skills needed to pass to Step Up: making good progress on the Tumble Twister skills , good listening ability and good work habits . Skills needed to pass to Tumble Twisters: back extension roll, back pullover on bars, back handspring ; also need good listening ability and good work habits.
Tumble Stars Step Up One hour plus 5 minutes, by assignment only for students making good progress on the move up to Twisters skills (See Tumble Stars ) Some students will be able to skip Step Up.
Cheer I- 50 minute class. This is a Beginner-Intermediate- tumbling class for the ages 11 –18. Basic tumbling, ,jumps, and fitness. No previous experience required. Cheer II- 50 minute class ages 11-18 . Meets with Cheer I. For the student who meets criteria for Twisters but wants a shorter class with emphasis on tumbling. DO NOT have to be cheerleaders for any cheer class!
Tumble Twisters- By assignment only. 1 hour 20 minute class for the intermediate/advanced students. Back extension roll, back pullover on bars, plus back handspring required.
Good listening skills and good work habits required! Very good class for students interested in team at Mid-Ill.
* These classes are very thorough and very challenging. It may take several years to advance in the levels.
ALL CLASSES LISTED ABOVE ARE COED AND INCORPORATE SPORTS SKILLS.
COMPETITIVE TEAM CLASSES AVAILABLE - ASK FOR DIFFERENT INFORMATION!!