PRINTABLE SCHEDULE

Fall/Winter 2011-2012 Schedule of Classes

(These times are subject to change due to class enrollment.  Please check at the front desk or call to confirm a class time.)
Updated 7/25/11

If your child is 2 to 3 years old:
TUMBLE TOTS GYMNASTICS:  
(60 min. class; $36/month)
Tues. 6:30-7:30p.m.; Wed. 10:30-11:30a.m.; Thurs. 5:30-6:30p.m.

These classes enable the parent to be a friend & supporter to their child.  The class is designed to introduce young children to movement within a gymnastics environment. Students explore hopping, jumping, climbing, stretching, balancing, swinging, rolling and more.  Listening skills & self-confidence are also part of our main goals.  There is very little sitting time in these classes.

BEGINNER DANCE & PARENT/TOT GYMNASTICS:
(60 min. class; $36/month)
Mon. 5:30-6:30p.m.; other times TBA
(e-mail us with your suggestions:  dptumble@bellsouth.net)

These classes begin without the parent.  We stretch in the dance room and work on beginner dance steps in ballet and tap.  We then move on to the gym for our parent participation portion and a gymnastics lesson (described under “PARENT/TOT GYMNASTICS”).

If your child is 4 to 6 years old:
BEGINNER GYMNASTICS (GIRLS & BOYS): 
(60 min. class; $36/month)
Tues. 5:30-6:30p.m.; Wed. 9:30a.m.-10:30; Thurs. 6:30a.m.-7:30p.m.

These exciting classes teach the vital skills of balance, coordination, body awareness, and movement education while building strength, flexibility & self-esteem.  Your child will have fun and gain self-confidence as he/she learns beginner gymnastics skills.  Each week we will work on our tumbling skills and uneven bar skills (for strength).  We will rotate weeks of balance beam and springboard training as well as work on our strength on other fun pieces of equipment in the gym!

DANCE & GYMNASTICS (GIRLS):
(60 min. class; $36/month)
Please see Polly for the best time for your child as some dancers have more experience! 
Mon. 4:30-5:30p.m.; Tues. 3:30-4:30p.m.; 5:30-6:30p.m.; Wed. 8:30-9:30a.m.; 11:30a.m.-12:30

These classes begin with stretching in the dance room and then work on beginner dance steps in ballet, tap, jazz and even a little hip hop!  We then move on to the gym for our  gymnastics lesson (described under BEGINNER GYMNASTICS above).

BOYS F.A.S.T. CLASS:  
(60 min. class; $36/month)
Tues. 4:30-5:30p.m.; Thurs. 6:30-7:30p.m.

A class designed for boys and their high activity levels!  We work
Flexibility, Agility, Strength, and Top speed as we learn listening skills, develop self control, and build concentration.  We teach drills & skills tht will help coordination, balance, fitness, & overall strength with fun group activities that encourage teamwork!

If your child is 6 years old or older: 
GYMNASTICS FOR GIRLS:
(60 min. class; $36/month) 
Tues. 3:30-4:30p.m.; Thurs. 6:30-7:30p.m

These challenging and fun classes concentrate on beginner  gymnastics & tumbling skills.  Your child will learn skills on the Olympic events of  beam, vault, floor, and bars, as well as work on strength & flexibility through other gymnastics activities.

DANCE FOR GIRLS: 
(60 min. class; $36/month)
Please see Polly for the best time for your child as some dancers have more experience! 
Mon. 6:30-7:30p.m.; Tues. 6:30-7:30p.m.

These classes are for learning dance steps in tap, jazz and even a little hip hop!  Beginners are in separate classes from more experienced dancers.

BOYS F.A.S.T. CLASS:  
(60 min. class; $36/month)
Tues. 4:30-5:30p.m.; Thurs. 6:30-7:30p.m.

A class designed for boys and their high activity levels!  We work Flexibility, Agility, Strength, and Top speed as we learn listening skills, develop self control, and build concentration.  We teach drills & skills tht will help coordination, balance, fitness, & overall strength with fun group activities that encourage teamwork!

If your child is ready for something more: 

KATZ GYMNASTICS PROGRAM (by invitation only):

MiniKatz (60 min. class; $36/month)
Mon. 3:30-4:30p.m.; Tues. 4:30-5:30p.m.; Thurs. 3:30-4:30p.m.

FireKatz (1 ½ hours; $46/month)
Mon. 5:30-7p.m.; Thurs. 3:30-5p.m.

IceKatz (2 hr. class; $51/month)
Mon. 5:30-7:30p.m.; Thurs. 3:30-5:30p.m.

GymKatz (4 hrs. per week; $71/month)
Mon. 5:30-7:30p.m. & Thurs. 3:30-5:30p.m.

These challenging and fun classes concentrate on intermediate gymnastics & tumbling skills.  Your child will continue to work on their skills on the Olympic events of  beam, vault, floor, and bars, as well as work on strength & flexibility through other gymnastics activities. You must master specific skills to be invited to the team!

BACK HANDSPRINGS: 
(60 min. class; $36/month)
Tues. 6:30-7:30p.m.; Wed. 5-6p.m.; Thurs. 5:30-6:30p.m.

This class is for the student who wants to work on learning the basics of intermediate tumbling skills.  All beginner tumbling skills are reviewed weekly (forward/backward rolls, handstands, right & left cartwheels, back bends, back-walkovers).  We then work each week on mastering a standing back handspring, a round off, and a running round off back handspring.  By doing this each week, we increase the students’ core body strength , body awareness, and flexiblity.

SERIES, TUCKS & MORE: 
(90 min. class; $46/month)
Wed. 3:30-5p.m.; Wed. 5-6:30p.m.

This class is structured so that each tumbler will be mastering a series of  back handsprings (3-4), a running round off back handspring tuck, and a standing back tuck.  Once those are mastered, we move on to layouts, full twists, whips, arabians, front tumbling, and elite combination passes.  A formal evaluation is required to sign up for this class and all ages are welcome!  All participants must be able to complete a strong standing back handspring & running round off  back handspring.  This should help ensure a safe training environment and proper progression of skills. 

CHEERKATZ ALL STAR CHEER  (Exhibition cheer squads)
Tiny Squad:  (60 min. class; $36/month) Tues. 3:30-4:30p.m.

Mini Squad:  (60 min. class; $36/month) Tues. 4:30-5:30p.m.

Youth Squad:  (90 min. class; $46/month) Tues. 5:30-7p.m.

These are high-energy classes!  These squads focus on jumps, motions, stunts, tumbling, cheer & dance!  These squads are primarily performance oriented.

**Note:  Any student may add a second class to their schedule for an extra $20/four weeks.