Starshine Studios
10-Week Class Programs
Introductory Level Gymnastics and Tumbling Classes:
WEE Starz Gymnastics: This exciting introduction to rolling, hopping, skipping is perfect for parents and children ages 18 months- 3 years old. Skills are introduced to both parent and child for exploration, bonding, and development in this highly interactive class. Class begins structured and fluidly transitions to guided exploration allowing parent/child to pursue activities and apparatus that interests them. Finishes with a fun round-up that further develops the skills needed for future success. Attire: Barefoot, comfortable clothes that allows parent and child to move safely, long hair should be secured back for comfort and safety.
Mini Starz Gymnastics: Introduction to the skills and equipment in gymnastics, including bars, beam, floor exercise, and vault block. Taught in progressions so that students may progress at their own rate successfully gaining confidence, independence, and skills including rolls, handstands, cartwheels, balance skills, and upper body strength. Recommended for boys and girls ages 3-5 years. Some early admission may be accepted for students younger than 3 years of age. Students that are not fully potty trained must have on a pull up. Attire: Bare foot, shorts and t-shirt/tank top or leotard/biketard, long hair must be securely tied back in pigtails or braids.
Mighty Mini Starz Gymnastics: Accelerated program that continues with the skills learned in Mini Starz. Refined technique of all floor skills, increased awareness of safety skills, development of upper body strength and control, Level 1, 2, 3 beam skills introduced. Focus on power, running, jumping, and proper landing techniques. Recommended for boys and girls ages 3-5 years, with Director Approval. Class is offered twice per week and is recommended, but not required. Attire: Bare foot, shorts and t-shirt/tank top or leotard/biketard, long hair must be securely tied back in pigtails or braids.
Tumble Starz: Beginning Tumbling with exposure to gymnastics apparatus including bar, balance beam, vault block, and floor exercise. Students learn how to warm-up correctly for maximum performance and injury prevention (applicable to all sports), Safety Awareness, including how to fall, as well as a variety of rolls, handstand and cartwheel progressions, balance skills, upper body and core strength on the kip bar. Taught in progressions so students are able to progress at their own rate, increasing confidence and independence. Recommended for boys and girls ages 5 years and up. Once student has mastered the Beginning Tumbling skills, they will be invited to transition to the Performance Level Program, Tumble Starz Supreme. Attire: Bare foot, shorts and t-shirt/tank top or leotard/biketard, long hair must be securely tied back in pigtails or braids.
For more information or questions about the gymnastics/tumbling program or to schedule an individual assessment, please call the studio at (801) 560-6699 or email starshine.danceinfo@gmail.com