Through our premier tumbling training program, athletes build a strong foundation in the required shapes, skills, and strength for tumbling success. Beginning, intermediate and advanced students learn to perform level-appropriate skills correctly and safely in a progressive and challenging environment. Each class builds on the terminology & skills learned in the level before. Our tumbling classes emphasize skill development and level promotion, so athletes who work hard and set goals find success yearly. Empire's approach to tumbling education ensures proper skill development and safety technique for a long career.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
September 6, 2022 - May 31, 2023
*classes will meet most school holiday Mondays
Unsure about the right class for your athlete?
Send Becca an email at [email protected] for a skill evaluation.
1, 2, 3 and ME: Tot & Adult Class:
Share the joy of learning with your child in tumbling class! 1, 2, 3 and Me shared experience tumbling classes are the perfect introduction to movement for your child. This class builds a strong foundation of tumbling skills, while learning the basics of group dynamics, how to follow instructions, & other skills necessary for learning in an athletic environment. Our fantastic coaches will help your little one develop skills like forward rolls, backward rolls, handstands, and cartwheels! Every week we will roll, flip, and fly through fun themed obstacle courses and jump on our giant tumble tramps! We can't wait to bounce, roll, and learn with you! This class requires an adult partner for each child enrolled.
No experience necessary! Walking athletes age 18 - 47 months.
Classes meet once per week for 30 minutes September through May.
Class Times:
Monday 5:30 - 6:00pm
Tuesday 10:30 - 11:00am
Register for 1, 2, 3 and Me here:
https://www.empireallstarsmn.com/page/system/classreg-shopping?classId=91791
Preschool Tumbling Class:
This first "on my own" class caters to your child's need for social development as well as tumbling & gymnastics instruction. Our fun and energetic coaches teach little athletes progression-based skills through obstacle courses and drill stations. This class builds a strong foundation of tumbling skills and introduces more focused instruction on strength and flexibility. Our fantastic preschool coaches will help your little one develop skills like forward rolls, backward rolls, handstands, and cartwheels! Athletes that show mastery may have the opportunity to try new progressions. Every week we will roll, flip, and fly through fun obstacle courses and jump on our giant tumble tramps! We can't wait to bounce, roll, and learn with you!
No experience necessary! Athletes age 3 - 5 years old.
Classes meet once per week for 30 minutes September through May.
Class Times:
Monday 6:05 - 6:35pm
Tuesday 11:05 - 11:35am
Register for Preschool Tumbling here:
https://www.empireallstarsmn.com/page/system/classreg-shopping?classId=91792
Shooting Stars Tumbling Class: Advanced Beginner Preschool Class:
*by invitation only*
Shooting Stars are carefully chosen for this program by one of our coaches. These little athletes possess strong listening skills, physical ability, and passion for tumbling necessary to succeed in a more advanced class environment. They are hard-working, determined, and ready for the next challenge! Athletes will work on strength & flexibility and skills like forward & backward rolls, cartwheels, handstands, bridges, and kick overs. In this intensive 55-minute class, we will break skills into progressions that push our bodies in fun and healthy ways!
Class meets once a week for 55 minutes September through May.
Athletes age 3.5 - 6.
Register for Shooting Stars here:
https://www.empireallstarsmn.com/page/system/classreg-shopping?classId=91789
Beginner Tumbling Class:
In this intensive 55-minute class, we will break skills into progressions that push our bodies in fun and healthy ways! No Experience Necessary. Athletes will work on strength, flexibility and foundational skills like forward & backward rolls, cartwheels, back bends and handstands. Athletes will learn basic terminology used in tumbling.
Do you have a kiddo begging to flip, but concerned about safety? We understand! Our beginner classes work on the basic skills and shapes required to someday completed a handspring and back tuck. These elements are introduced more as athletes graduate from these courses.
Classes meet once a week for 55 minutes September through May.
Age 5+
Monday 4:30 - 5:25pm
Thursday 6:30 - 7:25pm
Register for Beginner Tumbling age 5 - 9:
https://www.empireallstarsmn.com/page/system/classreg-shopping?classId=91516
Advanced Beginner Tumbling Class:
The advanced beginner class is designed for those athletes who have conquered beginner tumbling class at Empire All-Stars or Flip Twist Academy. They are hard-working, determined, and ready for the next challenge! Athletes will work on strength & flexibility and skills like front limbers, round-offs, one handed cartwheels, backbends and kick-overs. In this intensive 55-minute class, we will break skills into progressions that push our bodies in fun and healthy ways!
Classes meet once a week for 55 minutes September through May.
Do you have a kiddo begging to flip, but concerned about safety? We understand! Our beginner classes work on the basic skills and shapes required to someday completed a handspring and back tuck. These elements are introduced more as athletes graduate from these courses.
Prerequisite: Passed Beginner Tumbling Class or placed through evaluation by Empire staff. Need an eval? Email [email protected]
Age 5 - 18
Monday 5:30 - 6:25pm
Register for advanced beginner class here:
https://www.empireallstarsmn.com/page/system/classreg-shopping?classId=91790
Boys Beginner & Advanced Beginner Tumblig Class:
In this intensive 55-minute class designed specially for boys, we will break skills into progressions that push our bodies in fun and healthy ways! No Experience Necessary! Athletes will work on strength, flexibility and foundational skills like forward & backward rolls, cartwheels, back bends and handstands. Athletes will learn basic terminology used in class. Once athletes grasp the basics we will work on skills like front limbers, round-offs, one handed cartwheels, and kick-overs.
Have a kiddo begging to flip, but concerned about safety? We understand! Our beginner classes will work on the basic skills and shapes required to someday completed a handspring and back tuck. These elements are introduced more as kiddos graduate from this course. Boys are welcome in all our non-gendered tumbling courses as well. All course levels beyond beginner are combined.
Age 5 - 11
No Experience Necessary!
Unsure about the right class for your athlete? Send Becca an email at [email protected] for a skill evaluation.
Thursday 7:00 - 7:55pm
Register for boys beginner & advaned beginner tumbling class:
https://www.empireallstarsmn.com/page/system/classreg-shopping?classId=92827
Walkovers & Handsprings Class:
Athletes who have passed the advanced beginner class will learn the proper technique for front & back walkovers and front & back handsprings. We will also continue to work on advanced beginner skills, begin aerials, and build on connecting longer tumbling passes. Progression-based drills will encourage athletes to continue master skills they already know and gain the confidence to learn something new. A strong emphasis on flexibility, shaping and strength training will help your athlete take their skills to the next level.
Class meets once per week for 85 minutes September - May.
Prerequisite: Must have passed advanced beginner class. New athletes may have an evaluation to determine class placement. Need an eval? Email [email protected]
Age 5 - 18
Monday 6:30 - 7:55pm
Register for walkovers & handsprings class here:
https://www.empireallstarsmn.com/page/system/classreg-shopping?classId=91787
Advanced Handsprings & Tucks Class:
Athletes who have passed the advanced beginner class will learn the proper technique for back handspring series, running back tucks, front tucks, and aerials. We will also continue to master lower level skills and build on connecting longer tumbling passes. Progression-based drills will encourage athletes to continue master skills they already know and gain the confidence to learn something new. A strong emphasis on flexibility, shaping and strength training will help your athlete take their skills to the next level.
Class meets once per week for 85 minutes September - May.
Prerequisite: Must have passed walkovers and handspring class. New athletes may have an evaluation to determine class placement.
Unsure about the right class for your athlete? Send Becca an email at [email protected] for a skill evaluation.
Age 5 - 18
Tuesday 5:30 - 6:55pm
Register for advanced handsprings & tucks class:
https://www.empireallstarsmn.com/page/system/classreg-shopping?classId=91794
Advanced Tucks, Layouts, & Twists Class:
Athletes who have passed the advanced beginner class will learn the proper technique for layouts, standing back tucks, front tuck to series, and RO + BHS + back tuck. We will also continue to master lower level skills and build on connecting longer tumbling passes. Progression-based drills will encourage athletes to continue master skills they already know and gain the confidence to learn something new. A strong emphasis on flexibility, shaping and strength training will help your athlete take their skills to the next level.
Class meets once per week for 85 minutes September - May.
Prerequisite: Must have passed advanced handsprings and tucks class. New athletes may have an evaluation to determine class placement.
Unsure about the right class for your athlete? Send Becca an email at [email protected] for a skill evaluation.
Age 5 - 18
Tuesday 5:30 - 6:55pm
Register for advanced tucks, layouts, & twists here:
https://www.empireallstarsmn.com/page/system/classreg-shopping?classId=91795
Tumbling for Dancers:
Tumbling for Dancers is specifically designed for the competition dancer desiring to learn & improve tumbling skills. Dancers have specific skills they need to be competitive in dance, and in this class, skills are tailored to this understanding. We will focus on the fundamentals of tumbling, advanced drills, strength work, and flexibility. We will also work toward skill combinations and unique tumbling passes that highlight each dancer’s strengths! Skills we will focus on include: extension rolls, side aerials, front aerials, valdez, kip ups, back handsprings, front handspring step outs. We will also work toward skill combinations and unique tumbling passes that highlight each dancer’s strengths! There will be guided time to work on individual skills required for competitive routines and receive coach feedback.
Prerequisites:
-dancers must be dancing 5+ hours per week
-dancers must have mastered back walkover and front walkover
Dancers who have yet to acquire these skills have other options including: beginner tumbling class, advanced beginner tumbling class, and private lessons. Questions about where your athlete belongs? Email [email protected] to setup an evaluation time.
Age 5 - 18
Sunday 7:00 - 7:55pm
Register for tumbling for dancers here:
https://www.empireallstarsmn.com/page/system/classreg-shopping?classId=92950
Still have questions about where your athlete belongs?
Email [email protected] to setup an evaluation.
