Desert West Community Center
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Contact Desert West Community Center at 602.495.3709
Address: 6501 West Virginia Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85035
Tumble Tots (18 - 36 months) 30 minute class - is a parent participation class full of giggles and fun! Parents are guided through proper spotting techniques for working with their tot on low balance beams, springboards, and tumbling mats. Our curriculum includes eye/hand coordination activities with colorful props. Occasional musical activities add to the thrill of class. Age appropriate fundamental body positions, elementary rolling, static poses, and loco motor skills are introduced to this young age group. Our favorite handout, the illustrated New Skill Chart, provides a visual explanation of the skills presented in class. Sign up to join in on the fun!
Rising Stars (3 - 5 years) 45 minute class- through the use of step-by-step progressions are learning the basic skills of gymnastics including Handstands, Cartwheels and Backward Rolls. Our curriculum encompasses a wide spectrum of tumbling skills, apparatus skills, static poses and loco motor movements. The Rising Stars students are provided with an array of apparatus circuit work that keeps everyone engaged in activity. Learning new skills is such fun! Our favorite handout, the illustrated New Skill Chart, provides a visual explanation of the skills presented in class. Sign up to join in on the fun!
Stars 1 (6 - 9 years) 45 minute class - gymnasts receive instruction on the events of Tumbling, Vaulting and Low Beam. Physical challenges are presented in the form of progressions. Target Skills are broken down into manageable drills with the resultant effect of many moments of mini successes. Our gymnasts experience increased flexibility, muscular strength development, and improved agility. Self-confidence is a wonderful by product of class. “I can do it!” is a common student statement. Fitness components are included in the curriculum in a very fun fashion through cooperative games and props. Get a great start in gymnastics . . . sign up today!
Take your Cheer and Pom (6 - 12 years) 45 minute class - skills to the next level. Time to learn those vital acrobatic skills that set your routine apart from the others! Jumps, turns, and tumbling skills are practiced on tumbling mats. Special skill-builder mats are utilized to increase the student’s confidence. Spotting is provided but is minimized through progressive introduction of key components to Target Skills. L-E-T-S G-O! Sign up today.