Specific goals for this class include: developing foundational cheer and tumbling technique, posture, and movements; mastering gross motor skills including animal actions; improving locomotor moves and coordination; improving strength and flexibility; mastering foundational tumbling shapes and motions; improving dance technique; and improving self-awareness as well as self-confidence.

Benefits of Childhood Gymnastics
Studies have shown that gymnastics can have many benefits for child development. Physical benefits of dance include: improved coordination and motor skills; increased strength and flexibility; and expanded body awareness. Mental benefits include: better listening skills; enhanced memory, enriched creativity; strengthened problem solving skills; and increased concentration. Social/ Emotional benefits include: increased self-confidence; improved emotional awareness and empathy; better communication; strengthened community; enhanced improvisation and perseverance skills; and better body image. 

Miss Zoë  is a dance and gymnastics teacher from the US with a bachelor’s degree from The University of North Carolina, child development and early childhood education training, formal dance training, and collegiate athletic experience. She has four years of in-person, preschool teaching experience, as well as a professional background in dance, ballet, and gymnastics instruction. For more information check out her teacher profile, or send her a message!

Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
There is no formal grading for this class. Cheerleader assessment will be provided upon parent request. 


Grades Offered