This adult class is for adults 18+ who want to try something new, or former gymnasts who want to challenge themselves. You will improve your strength, flexibility, and body awareness, as well as master some fundamental gymnastics tumbling skills!
This is a non-competitive, introductory class for younger athletes. This class will teach the cheerleading basics and build confidence, strength, coordination and flexibility. Jumps, hand motions, tumbling, stunting and a cheer will be taught, as well as the importance of teamwork. Clean gym shoes must be worn in this class and hair must be tied back neatly out of face. No jewelry allowed for safety reasons.
In an organized, yet playful structure, this parent and tot this class is the perfect way to socialize your child, allow them to learn and follow instruction and get them moving! Skills required to master the course include fundamental movement, coordination, fine and gross motor skill development, and character-building. Students will be introduced to simple vocabulary, color words, numbers, and more. This class is for stable walkers through age 3.5 Baby Ninja classes prepare your child for the next phase of Ninja Sport, so by the time they are old enough to enroll in Lil’ Ninja classes, they’ll be ahead of the game! Uniforms can be purchased at https://theninjazone.store/. Be sure to select Bolingbrook Park District at checkout!
This class offers the best of gymnastics, martial arts, obstacle training, and freestyle movement combined into a brand-new sport. Our focus will be on confidence, respect, listening, working towards goals, strength, agility, flexibility, and creative energy. Each Lil Ninja is required to purchase a uniform package prior to the start of class which includes a t-shirt and headband. Lil Ninjas should wear their uniform consistently once it is received. The uniform can be purchased at https://theninjazone.store/ . Be sure to select Bolingbrook Park District at checkout!
This class is for the ninja who has leveled out of Lil Ninjas and ready to take on the next challenge. Recommendation from the coach is required. This level will build on the ninja skills learned in Lil Ninjas with more focus on kicks, spins, tumbling and a combination of all three. Focus will continue with confidence, respect, listening, working towards goals, strength, agility, flexibility, and creative energy.
This fast paced, high energy class is designed to help your ninja explore the true power they possess. It combines gymnastics, martial arts, obstacle training and freestyle movement all into one sport. We focus on building confidence, respect, listening skills, goal setting, strength, agility, flexibility and creatively using their energy. Each ninja is required to purchase a uniform package prior to the start of class which includes a t-shirt and headband signifying their level. ninjas should wear their uniform consistently once it is received. Levels are white, yellow, green and blue. Children who are new to the ninja program should enroll in white. The uniform can be purchased at https://theninjazone.store/. Be sure to select Bolingbrook Park District at checkout!
This fast paced, high energy class is designed to help your ninja explore the true power they possess. It combines gymnastics, martial arts, obstacle training and freestyle movement all into one sport. We focus on building confidence, respect, listening skills, goal setting, strength, agility, flexibility and creatively using their energy. Each ninja is required to purchase a uniform package prior to the start of class which includes a t-shirt and headband signifying their level. ninjas should wear their uniform consistently once it is received. Levels are white, yellow, green and blue. Children who are new to the ninja program should enroll in white. The uniform can be purchased at https://theninjazone.store/. Be sure to select Bolingbrook Park District at checkout!
Is your toddler climbing on everything they can reach and never seem to be out of energy? This is a parent participatory class where our instructors will guide you and your child through introductory gymnastics skills each week using small bars, floor beams, tiny springboards, an array of skill blocks and octagons as well as our inflatable air trak. They will develop their balance, gross motor skills, hand, foot & eye coordination, as well as increase their strength, flexibility, social skills, and confidence.
The exciting world of gymnastics: where their energy will be transformed into tons of fun on vault, bars, beam and floor. Confidence is a major focus as we guide students to achieve their greatest individual potential. Development of strength, balance, coordination and flexibility are built into every lesson. Preschool One is for children who are new to gymnastics and is commonly repeated. Please make sure that children are potty-trained and out of diapers. Parents must stay in the lobby during the entire class for emergency or bathroom purposes.
This is the second level of Preschool Gymnastics for children who have leveled out of Preschool One, *recommendation from the coach is required*. This class will build on the skills learned in Preschool One with more focus on technique, form, and muscle control. Development of strength, balance, coordination and flexibility are built into every lesson. Please make sure that children are potty trained and out of diapers. Parents must stay in the lobby during the entire class for emergency or bathroom purposes.
Your child will develop coordination, strength, balance and confidence. Tumblers will learn the following skills: forward and backward rolls, straddle roll, lunge to handstand, cartwheel, bridges, splits and various jumps using tumbling equipment and our air trak.
Pre-Developmental is a one-hour class designed for our 5-year-old kindergartners who are in school all day! This class will follow the Developmental I format. Children will learn skills on vault, uneven bars, beam, and floor in a safe and controlled atmosphere. Children will spend a small portion of class time conditioning and strengthening the appropriate muscles to help improve their gymnastics skills.
Children will learn skills on vault, uneven bars, beam, and floor in a safe and controlled atmosphere. Children will spend a small portion of class time conditioning and strengthening the appropriate muscles to help improve their gymnastics skills. Children who are new to gymnastics should enroll in a Developmental I class. Students who have taken gymnastics should enroll in the class level instructed by their coach on their class recommendation sheet. Children may be asked to transfer to the appropriate level class.
Suggested Gymnastics Attire
Please wear a leotard or comfortable pants/shorts. No jeans, jean shorts, or any other type of clothing with buttons or buckles which could be harmful to your child or the equipment. We require long hair to be tied back and out of face. No shoes, earrings, bracelets or necklaces are allowed. Socks are optional, but not recommended for beam.
MAKEUP PROCEDURE
Unfortunately due to participant safety and class ratios, all gymnastics, cheer and ninjas classes are unable to accommodate makeup classes.
Children will learn skills on vault, uneven bars, beam, and floor in a safe and controlled atmosphere. Children will spend a small portion of class time conditioning and strengthening the appropriate muscles to help improve their gymnastics skills. Children who are new to gymnastics should enroll in a Developmental I class. Students who have taken gymnastics should enroll in the class level instructed by their coach on their class recommendation sheet. Children may be asked to transfer to the appropriate level class.
Suggested Gymnastics Attire
Please wear a leotard or comfortable pants/shorts. No jeans, jean shorts, or any other type of clothing with buttons or buckles which could be harmful to your child or the equipment. We require long hair to be tied back and out of face. No shoes, earrings, bracelets or necklaces are allowed. Socks are optional, but not recommended for beam.
MAKEUP PROCEDURE
Unfortunately due to participant safety and class ratios, all gymnastics, cheer and ninjas classes are unable to accommodate makeup classes.
Children will learn skills on vault, uneven bars, beam, and floor in a safe and controlled atmosphere. Children will spend a small portion of class time conditioning and strengthening the appropriate muscles to help improve their gymnastics skills. Children who are new to gymnastics should enroll in a Developmental I class. Students who have taken gymnastics should enroll in the class level instructed by their coach on their class recommendation sheet. Children may be asked to transfer to the appropriate level class.
Suggested Gymnastics Attire
Please wear a leotard or comfortable pants/shorts. No jeans, jean shorts, or any other type of clothing with buttons or buckles which could be harmful to your child or the equipment. We require long hair to be tied back and out of face. No shoes, earrings, bracelets or necklaces are allowed. Socks are optional, but not recommended for beam.
MAKEUP PROCEDURE
Unfortunately due to participant safety and class ratios, all gymnastics, cheer and ninjas classes are unable to accommodate makeup classes.
Children will learn skills on vault, uneven bars, beam, and floor in a safe and controlled atmosphere. Children will spend a small portion of class time conditioning and strengthening the appropriate muscles to help improve their gymnastics skills. Children who are new to gymnastics should enroll in a Developmental I class. Students who have taken gymnastics should enroll in the class level instructed by their coach on their class recommendation sheet. Children may be asked to transfer to the appropriate level class.
Suggested Gymnastics Attire
Please wear a leotard or comfortable pants/shorts. No jeans, jean shorts, or any other type of clothing with buttons or buckles which could be harmful to your child or the equipment. We require long hair to be tied back and out of face. No shoes, earrings, bracelets or necklaces are allowed. Socks are optional, but not recommended for beam.
MAKEUP PROCEDURE
Unfortunately due to participant safety and class ratios, all gymnastics, cheer and ninjas classes are unable to accommodate makeup classes.
Beginning Tumbling is a fast-paced class that develops coordination, strength, flexibility, balance, and self-confidence. Beginning Tumbling is for children that are new to tumbling. Good form and positions will be learned at this level. Beginning tumblers will learn the following skills: forward and backward tuck and straddle rolls, lunge to handstand, cartwheel and round offs.
Intermediate Tumbling will provide new challenges for our students once they have mastered the basics and encourage them to advance beyond beginning tumbling. Tumbling skills introduced will include handstand forward rolls, round offs, back walkovers, back handspring shaping drills, and back handsprings. Classes are taught in a fun yet focused manner, encouraging students to achieve higher-level skills. Coaches’ recommendation is required.
No matter your skill level, come join our co-ed tumbling class just for teenagers! Whether you are a beginner or a cheerleader interested in improving your advanced tumbling abilities, this class will provide all the areas needed to help! Teens will be grouped by ability.
Is your child close to moving up but her bars are preventing her from doing that? This class will focus on the conditioning, drills and additional bar time that some gymnasts need to move to that next level.
This new class is for adults who want to try something new or former gymnasts who want to challenge themselves. Improve your strength, flexibility, body awareness and master some fundamental gymnastics tumbling skills.
This class will be a transition from the developmental program to team gymnastics. The gymnasts will learn AAU level 1 and 2 skills as they develop strength, flexibility, team spirit and sportsmanship. Invitation to Pre-Team is required.
The Bolingbrook Illusions is an award-winning team that competes against other teams in the Midwest. We offer level 2-5 compulsory gymnastics and all levels of Xcel. These teams will follow routines and progressions for vault, uneven bars, beam and floor created by USAG. Competition takes place from January through May as part of the AAU; Gymnastics of Illinois Junior Organization (GIJO). It is a great way to prepare your child for high school gymnastics within the park district or at their high school. Testing is done late Spring and Early Fall and is required in order to enroll as a new member of the team.
Parents are required to attend our annual mandatory meeting. Team leotards, warmups, grips, meet fees and tape are additional fees beyond class registration.
The Bolingbrook Illusions is an award-winning team that competes against other teams in the Midwest. We offer level 2-5 compulsory gymnastics and all levels of Xcel. These teams will follow routines and progressions for vault, uneven bars, beam and floor created by USAG. Competition takes place from January through May as part of the AAU; Gymnastics of Illinois Junior Organization (GIJO). It is a great way to prepare your child for high school gymnastics within the park district or at their high school. Testing is done late Spring and Early Fall and is required in order to enroll as a new member of the team.
Parents are required to attend our annual mandatory meeting. Team leotards, warm ups, grips, meet fees and tape are additional fees beyond class registration.
The Bolingbrook Illusions is an award-winning team competes against other teams in the Midwest. We offer level 2-5 compulsory gymnastics and all levels of Xcel. These teams will follow routines and progressions for vault, uneven bars, beam and floor created by USA Gymnastics. Competition takes place from January through May as part of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU); Gymnastics of Illinois Junior Organization (GIJO)). It is a great way to prepare your child for high school gymnastics. Testing is done late spring and early fall and is required in order to enroll as a new member of the team.
Parents are required to attend our annual mandatory meeting. Team leotards, warm ups, grips, meet fees and tape are additional fees beyond class registration.
Pre-Ballet is the perfect class for this age, both mentally and physically. Class includes a thorough warm-up, proper stretching and the continuous development of the basics of ballet. There is no pre-requisite for this class.
Attire:
Girls – leotard (optional skirt), tights, pink ballet shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes
This fun and upbeat class inspires creativity and teaches the fundamentals of hip hop. Students will develop coordination, strength, dance technique, rhythm, and body awareness in a caring, exciting, nurturing environment. This class is an excellent way for children to be introduced to the many benefits of the performing arts.
Attire:
Girls – fitted shirt, shorts/leggings, gym shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts/sweatpants, gym shoes
Our littlest dancers will have a blast dancing to some of the most fun and kid-friendly Broadway smash hits. The experience will be enhanced by the use of props to help to gain coordination and develop motor skills. Get ready to be dazzled by your Broadway bound dancer.
Attire:
Girls – leotard (optional skirt) and tights OR fitted shirt and shorts/leggings, nude jazz shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts, black jazz shoes
Children, along with their parents are introduced to the world of dance through activities that encourage expression, music appreciation, and creative fun. Create a special bond with your child. THIS IS NOT A RECITAL CLASS.
Attire:
Parents – Comfortable clothing & gym shoes
Children – comfortable clothing & ballet or gym shoes
The grace of ballet and flexibility of tumbling come together in this energetic class. Basic skills will be taught using engaging props in a fun and interactive environment.
Attire:
Girls – leotard, stirrup, footless or no tights, pink ballet shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes
Love dancing and making music? This class will introduce the basics of classic tap dance to help build a great foundation to move into our youth level tap classes. Participants will begin to learn and understand rhythm, percussion, stylized movement, and of course build their tap skills to a new level.
Attire:
Girls – leotard (optional skirt) and tights OR fitted shirt and shorts/leggings, black tap shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts, black tap shoes
Introduce your young dancer to the basics of tap, ballet and jazz. This class is perfect for the beginner, allowing her/him to explore different dance disciplines while learning basic techniques. The benefits of dance include enhanced self-esteem, improved coordination, and most of all, fun! Join us as we learn to plie’, jete’ and shuffle off to buffalo.
Attire:
Girls – leotard (optional skirt), tights, pink ballet shoes & black tap shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes & black tap shoes
This class serves as an introduction to hip hop dance. This class focuses on rhythm, musicality, creativity, coordination, body awareness, and basic hip hop technique. It is a great way to get kids moving and introduce them to the many benefits of the performing arts!
Attire:
Girls – fitted shirt, shorts/leggings, gym shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts/sweatpants, gym shoes
Develop poise, grace, and confidence. This beginning ballet class will introduce and reinforce the basic fundamentals of ballet.
THIS IS NOT A RECITAL CLASS.
Attire:
Girls – leotard (optional skirt), tights, pink ballet shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes
Develop poise, grace, and confidence! Level I will introduce and reinforce the basic fundamentals of Ballet. Advancement to higher levels of training will require teacher recommendation and are based upon the mastering the skills necessary to advance. Staying consistent in training throughout the year is the key to moving up through the levels.
Previous ballet experience recommended.
Attire:
Girls – leotard (optional skirt), tights, pink ballet shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes
Hip Hop dance incorporates a variety of old and new urban, street, and pop dance styles. This class is a fun, fast paced and high energy class that focuses on rhythmic dancing, cardio, and may include floor work. Hip hop is very dynamic and helps the dancers improve flexibility, develop body balance, and coordination.
Attire:
Girls – fitted shirt, shorts/leggings, gym shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts/sweatpants, gym shoes
Build on your confidence and dance technique as you explore the world of musical theater dance. This is a jazz-based class filled with Broadway style dancing and music. Classes incorporate the style of dance one would typically see on a Broadway stage. This form of dancing emphasizes learning performance skills such as connecting with the audience and facial expressions.
Attire:
Girls – fitted shirt, shorts/leggings, Jazz shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts/sweatpants, Jazz shoes
This class is an excellent introduction to many different styles of dance including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Hip Hop. Students will gain a foundation and exposure to various styles of dance, keeping them excited, interested, and focused.
Girls – leotard (optional skirt) and tights OR fitted shirt and shorts/leggings, pink ballet shoes & black tap shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes & black tap shoes
This class is designed for advanced dancers with previous technical training. This class will build off of prior knowledge and ability to develop precision and accuracy of technical skills. Students will work on proper alignment, strength, flexibility, understanding body awareness and mobility to help improve their execution leaps, turns, jumps, and other dance skills/tricks. Class will incorporate drills, exercises, across the floor combinations, floor work and more to really train and develop further in technical skills and ability.
*THIS IS NOT A RECITAL CLASS*
Attire:
Girls – leotard (optional skirt) and tights OR fitted shirt and shorts/leggings, pink ballet shoes or tan jazz shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes or black jazz shoes
It’s never too late to learn to be graceful. Improve your flexibility, poise and posture. Relieve stress, burn calories and have fun at the same time through this peaceful and relaxing dance style. Beginning and continuing levels of dance will be taught during this class and will include a technical warm up, barre work and center work with combinations, all specific and appropriate to the level of training.
Attire:
Women – leotard (optional skirt) and tights OR fitted shirt and shorts/leggings, ballet shoes
Men – fitted shirt, athletic pants/shorts, ballet shoes
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