Tumbling Classes

Power tumbling athletes perform on an elevated runway that helps propel tumblers forward as they execute a series of acrobatic maneuvers. Think flips! Elite level athletes perform explosive somersaults with multiple flips and twists.

Power tumbling uses the same sort of strength, flexibility, power, agility, coordination, and balance needed for gymnastics. Also, it incorporates elements of the floor exercise in artistic gymnastics and trampoline. Both men and women participate in this sport. Get a sense of the power and athleticism of power tumbling by watching the short video above of one of Kalon Ludvigson’s tumbling passes during the 2012 T&T Elite meet.

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Fall 2024

Register for fall classes starting on Monday, July 22!

Bronze Tumbling

(No Experience Required, Ages 6-10, Co-ed)

This 45 minute class is an introductory class on basic tumbling skills, like bridges, handstands, cartwheels, and roundoffs. These skills must be mastered before advancing to Bronze Tumbling. Near the end of each session we have in-class evaluations to better inform each family on the progression of their athlete, and to inform the athlete of the class they are eligible to enroll for moving forward.

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Silver Tumbling

(Successful Completion of Bronze Tumbling)

Enrollment in silver tumbling requires the successful completion of bronze tumbling or prior experience. This is a one hour class. Roundoffs must be fluid and powerful for bronze tumbling. This class focuses on standing back handsprings and connected roundoff back handspring. Near the end of each session we have in-class evaluations to better inform each family on the progression of their athlete, and to inform the athlete of the class they are eligible to enroll for moving forward.

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Gold Tumbling

(Successful Completion of Silver Tumbling)

Enrollment in gold tumbling requires successful completion of silver tumbling or prior experience. This is a one hour class. This class focuses on mastering a running roundoff back handspring with no spot and a standing back handspring. Near the end of each session we have in-class evaluations to better inform each family on the progression of their athlete, and to inform the athlete of the class they are eligible to enroll for moving forward.

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Pre Team

Pre Team prepares an athlete to join the competitive tumbling team. These practices are one hour and fifteen minutes. This level requires successful mastery of a running roundoff and three consecutive back handsprings and a standing back handspring, or can be entered by invitation. Near the end of each session we have in-class evaluations to better inform each family on the progression of their athlete, and to inform the athlete of the class they are eligible to enroll for moving forward.

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Tumbling Team

Upon the successful completion of pre team or by invitation, an athlete may join the tumbling team. It is a competitive program that competes in USTA sanctioned meets. Team members are required to compete. We compete in power tumbling. Click here to read more about Gem City’s tumbling team.