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Gym Twisters
Fall Program 2010
If you want to know more about all the programs we offer, you've come to the right place.  Below you can find out what each program is all about.  All ages are approximate, as we always look at the individual when deciding placement.
 
Mommy & Me (18 months - 3 years)
 - In this program, the parent attends class with the child, together working to develop both fine and gross motor skills.  Students participate in activities that help them improve coordination such as balancing, jumping, making "music", and much more.  Children begin to learn memory positions, like the famous "tooty tight" and "little person", which provide a solid foundation for learning more advanced skills in the future.  All of this is rolled together with creative lesson plans incorporating music, our unique facility, and the bond between parent and child.  Classes in this program are 45 minutes, once each week.
 
Preschool Recrational Gymnastics (3 years - Kindergarten)
 - This program is for the child ready to attend class on their own.  Keeping it safe and fun, students start learning basic skills such as front rolls and simple cartwheels (hand, hand, foot, foot).  This program is the next step for those moving up from the Mommy & Me program or for beginners in the above age range.  These students generally "warm up" in a larger group, then break into small groups to visit different stations.  Classes in this program are 50 minutes, once each week.
 
Recrational Gymnastics (1st Grade & Up)
 - If your child is new to gymnastics, or is not interested in competition, this program may be for you.  These students work all four events (vault, bars, beam, floor), in a relaxed environment where the gymnast can advance their skills and improve coordination with low pressure and lots of fun!  Classes in this program are 1 hour, once each week.
 
Classical Ballet (Adult)
 - We currently offer an adult ballet class that meets one hour every other Monday.  This class is for all levels from beginner to advanced.  If you're looking for a fun and challenging way to stay or get in shape, come check it out.  It's sure not the same as a run on the treadmill!
                               
Lyrical & Jazz (10 years & up)
 - More info later
 
Ballet & Tap (4 - 6 years)
 - In this program, the young dancer learns in the most funs ways to keep rhythm, do basic dance movements, as well as pantomime and acting.  This is not an abstract program, but a unique, creative time for your child to fall in love with dance, and learn while not even knowing their learning!  These classes are generally in conjunction with a gymnastic class.  Call for more info.  WE CURRENTLY ARE OFFERING A TAP-ONLY PROGRAM!  CALL FOR MORE INFO!!
 
 
Cheerleading (Ages 7 & Up)
 - We currently offer only private lessons in cheer.  A class may be formed for the Spring if there is enough interest.  Call for more info. 
 
Breakdancing (Boys & Girls All Ages)
 - We do currently offer a breakdancing class.  Please call for more info.
 
College Student Programs
 - Our college program for men and women offers short training sessions for gymnastics, power tumbling, and hip hop/break dance.
 
Private Lessons (All Ages)
 - 30 minute private lessons as well as 40 minute semi-private lessons (2 people) are available for all of the above programs.  These may be taken as an alternative to a class, or in addition to.
 
Team Programs
Team programs are by invitation only.  All of the below teams perform at local events.  Call or e-mail for more information about having us perform at your event.
 
Show Team (4 - 6 years)
 - The Show Team is for the preschooler who needs a bit more challenging program.  This class meets twice each week, for one hour of more advanced lessons.  If your child is interested in competing sometime in the future, this program may be for you. 
 
Gym Stars (7 - 10 years)
 - The Gym Stars program is for those gymnasts who want more than a recreational class, but who don't wish to compete, or are not yet ready to compete.  This class meets twice each week, for one hour.
 
Jr. Pre-Team (5 - 7 years) and Pre-Team (8-10 years)
 - The Jr. Pre-Team program is to prepare younger gymnasts for the competitive team with shorter, yet challenging workouts.  This team attends class for two hours, twice each week.  On the Pre-Team, gymnasts work further to prepare for the competition team.  If a gymnast is either still working on a few skills before competing, or has the skills, but is still preparing mentally or emotionally, this is the place for them.  This team attends 3- hour workouts, twice each week.
 
Gym Twisters Competitive Team (6 years & up)
 - This program is a rigorous, yet fun place for a gymnast to be.  These gymnasts attend a minimum of 6 hours each week, with gym hours increasing as their competition level increases.  Our gym trains gymnasts at levels 4-8, and has recently added a level 3 program.  This is a wonderful new program that allows gymnasts a more relaxed environment to begin competitions, increasing their confidence and success later in their training.  The RDGC Gym Twisters participate in USAG sanctioned meets around the state.  Gymnasts must be committed to training for the entire season (through May) and participating in all meets before being admitted to the team. 
 
 
 
Invitations to Team Programs
As stated above, these programs are by invitation only.  However, if you are interested in your child joining one of the above teams, please let Miss Taylor or one of our coaches know of your interest.
   
All of our team programs meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  These days are reserved for these programs to maximize the benefit for both team and recreational students.  The gym is less crowded, and all students are allotted the proper amount of time on each event.