At Wisconsin Dance and Cheer, we stick to perfection before progression! Our structured, high-energy tumbling program offers athletes of all ages and experience levels the opportunity to grow their skills safely and confidently. Every class prioritizes proper technique, body awareness, and core conditioning to build beautiful tumbling lines and aid in injury prevention. Whether your child is taking their very first forward roll or mastering advanced twisting layouts, we provide a supportive environment where they can build strength, coordination, and lifelong confidence.
Classes For All Ages & Skill Levels
Recreational Class Options
Tiny Tumblers
(Ages 3-6)
Our Tiny Tumblers class offers a high-energy, supportive environment where young athletes are introduced to the absolute basics of gymnastics and cheer. Expert coaches guide children safely as they learn essential shapes—including standing tall, lunges, candlesticks, hollow holds, planks, tucks, and pikes—while building the confidence to try forward and backward rolls, handstands, and cartwheels. Through engaging drills like 90-degree leg holds and transitioning from a passé into a stable lunge, your child will develop foundational coordination, body awareness, and core strength. We focus on turning these vital physical building blocks into an absolute blast, creating a rewarding experience that instills a lifelong love for movement.
Beginner Level 1
(Ages 6+)
Our Beginner Level 1 class offers a comfortably paced, encouraging environment tailored specifically for athletes who are brand new to tumbling. Our expert coaches prioritize safety and confidence as they guide newcomers through the same foundational curriculum as our standard Level 1 class. Athletes will focus on mastering essential shapes, safe body positioning, rolls, and handstands at a speed that allows them to feel secure every step of the way. This class is all about turning vital building blocks into an absolute blast, developing the core strength, coordination, and technique needed to pave a successful path for future skill progression.
Level 1 Tumbling
(Ages 6+)
Our Level 1 Tumbling class focuses on perfecting the essential building blocks of the sport. In this high-energy class, athletes will master safe body positioning, alignment, and foundational shapes before progressing to more advanced skills. Expert coaches guide students through the core techniques needed for handstands, cartwheels, round-offs, front and back walkovers, and bridge kick-overs. By prioritizing proper form and technical execution, we ensure every athlete develops the strength, flexibility, and physical confidence required to build a solid foundation for future skill progression.
Level 2 Tumbling
(Ages 6+)
Designed for athletes ready to add speed and power, Level 2 Tumbling moves into intermediate skill combinations. To ensure safety and proper technique, athletes should already have a strong foundation in Level 1 skills, specifically front and back walkovers, back extension rolls, and valdezes. Expert coaches guide students through the mechanics of dive rolls, running front handsprings, standing back handsprings, and cartwheel or back walkover back handspring connections. This class focuses on building explosive power, precise air awareness, and the clean execution needed to successfully connect multiple specialty passes.
Level 3 Tumbling
(Ages 6+)
Designed for athletes moving into advanced aerial awareness, Level 3 Tumbling focuses on elite skill combinations that introduce twisting and flipping variations. To maintain a safe and successful progression, athletes must have cleanly mastered all Level 2 connections, specifically the round-off back handspring rebound and cartwheel back handspring passes. Expert coaches guide students through the complex technical mechanics required for multiple standing back handsprings, punch fronts, aerials, and round-off back handspring tucks. This high-energy class is dedicated to sharpening proper body shapes, building explosive power, and maximizing height to ensure total control during every landing.
Level 4-6 (Advanced)
(Ages 6+)
Designed for elite athletes perfecting high-level variations, Level 4–6 Tumbling focuses on advanced flipping, twisting, and specialty connections. To ensure a safe and successful progression, athletes must have a clean and technically sound mastery of all Level 3 skills, including punch fronts, aerials, and round-off back handspring tucks. Expert coaches guide students through the complex mechanics required for layouts, standing tucks, whips, and full-twisting layouts. This elite class emphasizes maximum height, explosive power, and precise body control to ensure athletes maintain absolute safety and perfection in their landing technique.
Semi-Private Tumbling
Our Semi-Private Tumbling classes offer the perfect balance of individualized attention and dynamic energy. Designed for athletes looking to fast-track their progress or master specific goal skills, these 30- to 45-minute sessions feature a strictly limited student-to-coach ratio. Expert coaches provide personalized instruction and custom-tailored drills to fit each athlete’s unique skill level—whether they are refining foundational Level 1 technique or perfecting elite twisting layouts. This focused environment ensures maximum repetitions, precise technical feedback, and the accelerated skill advancement needed to achieve your goals safely and confidently.
Drop-In Classes
Drop-In Classes are a great option for athletes who want extra practice, are exploring a new class, or are interested in trying WIDC before committing to a full session. Registration is for one class only and is available on a space-available basis.