RECREATIONAL GYMNASTIC CLASSES
Faulkner's Dance & Gymnastics is more than just a state-of-the-art dance and gymnastics facility, but also one of the largest dance, martial arts and gymnastics facilities in the Triangle! Our program is committed to excellence in a safe and fun environment.
Faulkner's Gymnastics has the premier recreational gymnastics program in the area. Our kid friendly facility and atmosphere, combined with our exceptional program and teaching staff, make our recreational gymnastics program the best in the business. Faulkner's recreational gymnastics classes have been at full capacity for several years now in the large part to the "word of mouth" advertising of our satisfied customers! Gymnasts will be introduced to bars, vault, balance beam and floor exercise. Strength, flexibility and coordination will be major areas of concentration for safety and performance. Recreation classes meet a minimum of 45 minutes to 1 hour per week. Parents are welcome to add more than 1 class per week.
Below you will find a brief description of the many classes that we have to offer at Faulkner's Gymnastics:
Parent and Tot Classes
Children 18 months to 2 ½ years old
One parent per child is required to attend classes. We ask that no more than one adult per child participate. Too many parents makes our floor over crowded and we have other classes to consider. These classes focus on teaching toddlers how to follow basic instructions, listening, and taking turns in group play. The children will, with assistance, be introduced to basic tumbling skills and loco-motor skills, as well as the gymnastics apparatus including the balance beam, bars, floor and vault. We enjoy keeping our busy bodies wiggling and giggling as they are introduced to gymnastics at Faulkner's Gymnastics.
Pre-School Classes
Within our Fun learning environment we have incorporated vital components of learning: consistency, repetition, challenges and risk. The value of association becomes an intricate part of the learning process. Children who relate fun with challenges, risk and learning are more likely to carry the enjoyment of learning into their adult lives. Faulkner's Gymnastics program is strategically planned to meet these goals.
Our prime objective is to have FUN! We do not hide or disguise the fact that fun plays a vital role in our curriculum. Sometimes parents fail to realize the importance of fun in a learning environment. People often feel that when fun is present, learning is not. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Girls' and Boys' Recreational Gymnastic Classes
Students in these classes will develop gymnastics skills utilizing all the gymnastics apparatus including the uneven bars, balance beam, floor and vault. Our curriculum at Faulkner's Gymnastics focuses on building upon basic skills to perfect and learn new, more challenging skills. As students remain with us year after year, there is consistently a review of previously learned skills while new skills are being taught.
At Faulkner's Gymnastics we offer an extremely strong recreational gymnastics facility, all students can enjoy classes without the undue pressure of competitive gymnastics. Students can experience learning gymnastics in a safe environment, which promotes teamwork and respect among its students and staff. Come join the gymnastics fun at Faulkner's Gymnastics.
Tumbling & Acrobatic Classes
At Faulkner's Gymnastics, we know the demand for tumbling skills has become more essential with the explosive growth of recreational and competitive cheerleading, martial arts and jump roping, and is always essential in gymnastics! Students can learn and perfect their tumbling skills under the instruction of our qualified staff.
We realize that the majority of tumbling students are mainly interested in learning tumbling skills essential for the sport of cheerleading, martial arts and jump roping today: Backhandspring, Round Off Backhandspring, Round Off Backhandspring Back Tuck, Back Tuck etc. For that reason, the focus of our tumbling classes is geared with that goal in mind. Although there are many skills listed below for each level, skills and progressions will be taught with the intention of mastering the power tumbling skills required for today's cheerleaders and jump ropers.
We offer classes for everyone from beginner to advanced in tumbling.
Beginning Tumbling - Students will learn basic skills that include basic body positions and skills for tumbling, forward and backward rolls, bridges, handstands, handstand forward rolls, cartwheels, backbends, running cartwheels.
Intermediate Tumbling - Students will work on increasing strength, flexibility and body control. Tumbling skills introduced will include front and back walkovers, Handstand Bridges, round offs and back extension rolls.
Advanced Tumbling - Students will increase strength, flexibility and body control. Tumbling skills introduced will be back handsprings, front handsprings, back tuck and front tucks.
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Rhythmic gymnastics combines movement, music and the artistry of dance with apparatus. The apparatus used includes: clubs, balls, hoops, ribbons and ropes. This popular sport for girls is recognized by USA Gymnastics and the Olympics. Rhythmic Gymnastics teaches physical skills such as flexibility, balance, power, endurance, cognitive abilities such as problem solving and social skills.