Is gymnastics a lot like dancing school?
In some ways, yes. Many of our gymnasts find that gymnastics and dance go hand-in-hand. Some people find gymnastics to be a fun alternative after trying dance classes. Many dance classes incorporate tumbling, but rarely use modern gymnastics equipment or training techniques. Still, dancers often have an edge coming into gymnastics. If you are accustomed to dancing school, some things you may find different are: • we don’t have elaborate recitals or “revues” • you may enroll at any time throughout the year • we don’t require you to purchase costumes or makeup for your child My son wants to try gymnastics, but he’s worried that only girls do gymnastics. Not long ago, Men’s Health Magazine declared men’s gymnastics to be the toughest sport on earth! At Empire, boys’ developmental classes are separate from girls’ developmental classes (preschool classes are co-ed). The boys do all the men’s events (floor, pommel horse, rings, vault, parallel bars, high bar). We also have guy coaches! We cu
