At Universal we offer a range of classes. Below each class type is listed followed by a class description. (tuition rates can be found on the "Pricing" page)
MOM & ME GYMNASTICS: This 45 minute class is designed for ages 20 months – 3 years old. Parents participate with their child as he or she begins to understand basic motor skills. We focus on balance, strength, coordination, and having fun! These tiny gymnasts learn basic gymnastics skills on bars, beam, floor, and trampoline.
RECREATIONAL CO-ED GYMNASTICS: Classes are geared towards learning and perfecting skills on the four main olympic events: vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor, as well as trampoline. Classes are offered in a range of levels:
Pre-school (ages 3-4)
*Home School (ages 5 and up)
Young Beginner (ages 5-7)
Beginner (ages 6 and up)
Older Beginner (ages 8 and up)
*Intermediate (ages 6 and up)
*Advanced (ages 6 and up)
(*This level is based more on skill than age)
RECREATIONAL BOYS GYMNASTICS: Classes focus on the men’s apparatus: parallel bars, high bar, rings, and floor, as well as trampoline. Classes are offered in three levels: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. Level of entry is based on skill rather than age.
TUMBLING: These classes focus on skills on floor and trampoline. Tumbling is highly recommended for cheerleaders,future cheerleaders, and dancers! Classes are offered in three levels: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. Students must have a round off backhandspring to be in an Advanced tumbling class. Level of entry is based on skill rather than age.
MIGHTY MITES & TINY TUMBLERS: These classes are designed for the advanced preschooler/young beginner. They focus on levels 1 and 2 skills and work on perfecting the skills and techniques that will prepare them for the more advanced team levels. Mighty mights will compete level 1 at our annual meet hosted at the gym in April or May of each year. Tiny Tumblers are required to compete level 2 at four meets per year along with our annual meet. Coaches will approach parents of a driven young student to let them know that they may have a potential team gymnast.
HOT SHOTS: Classes are by coach recommendation only and are designed to prepare the student for our advanced team. Hot Shots are required to practice 4 hours per week and compete level 3 at five meets per year including our annual meet. Pre-team is required to practice 6 hours per week and compete level 4 at four meets per year along with our annual meet. Training is more intense than recreational class. Classes focus on strength, conditioning, and flexibility in addition to the four main women’s apparatus: vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor.
TEAM: Team is for the serious competitor only. Class time is focused on strengthening the gymnast and preparing her for competition. Team members are required to compete at the USAG level. Practice is intensive. Students compete on the four main women’s apparatus and must attend a minimum of 9 to 12 hours per week.
CHEERLEADING: Cheer classes focus on cheer technique, jumps, builds, cheers, chants, and more! Classes do not focus on tumbling, thus tumbling is recommended in addition to cheer technique class. Cheer squads may call for special times and group rates!
BackHandspring & Tuck Clinics: Every 2nd Friday of each month. Ages 5 & up. $15 per student. Please sign up via phone, email or at the front desk. Squads are welcome.
DANCE CLASSES:
Performing Preschoolers-A special program designed to fit the needs for our younger dancers ages 3-5. A combination class of 30 minutes of ballet and 30 minutes of tumbling (floor only). You may also choose a 30 minute tap class instead of the tumbling. Performing Preschoolers 2 is for our older preschoolers and 2nd year students. They may also add or substitue a jazz class. (please see schedule for available times) Students should wear any color leotard, footless tights and bare feet until around Christmas time-then they should have pink ballet shoes.
Lyrical Ballet-a more contemporary form of ballet that builds from the classical technique and skills. Defined as "telling a story through movement". Students will learn grace, form and fluidity as they master classic technique. Students should wear any color leotard, tights, pink ballet shoes unless otherwise specified by the teacher. (foot undies may be preferred depending on the level)
Pointe-classical ballet taken on pointe shoes. Students must be evaluated by teachers before they may go on pointe. Students must wear leotard, tights and pointe shoes with narrow ribbon (these must be individually fitted to your foot) toe pads and accessories are at student preference
Jazz-classic jazz technique made upbeat and fun with contemporary style & music. Students may wear any color leotard, tights, dance capris or pants, cami tops, etc. and tan or black jazz booties (ask your teacher)
Hip Hop-street style hip hop like you would see in music videos. Students may wear any type of loose fitting, comfortable clothing, tennis shoes are allowed as long as they are for dance only
Musical Theatre-Broadway style dancing ranging from jazz, modern, lyrical, caberet, swing, and much more! Students may wear any color leotard, tights, dance capris or pants, tan or black jazz booties or foot undies
Modern-An eccentric form of dance pulling from lyrical and jazz techniques. It's a very expressive form of dance and perfect for the dancer who enjoys something a little different. Dancers should wear loose comfortable clothing-leotard and tights acceptable, barefeet.
Tap-teaches rhythm and musicality as they learn to put together sounds to make specific steps. Students should wear any color leotard, tights, dance pants or capris, and black tap shoes.
COMPETITIVE DANCE TEAM:Auditions are held each summer. Prospective and returning dance team members must attend a dance camp and audition classes. If selected, students will be placed on either the Pre-Team, Mini Team, Junior Team or Senior Team based on age and level. More information will be given to any students interested or invited to audtion.
