CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Gymnastics is a hobby for children, where they practice basic physical skills and the basics of gymnastics. Our gymnastics ideology supports children’s basic skills, play, dance and strength skills.
Children’s participation is important. It is a way to ignite the spark of physical activity, reduce inequality, support participating in groups and enhance basic learning. All children have the opportunity to receive guidance in a group where the child’s individual development is supported. The educational content of the groups is divided into basic motor skills, technical, creative expression, play, improvisation and pedagogical content.
FOR FAMILIES
Perhegym — Family Gym
Family gym is a versatile and fun exercise for the whole family. During the classes, adults and children move together by doing stunts and playing games. A class lasts 45 minutes where about half of it is guided activities and the other half is free movement and play with all the equipment provided. In addition to parents, grandmothers, grandfathers, godparents or other relatives of the children are welcome to all classes. The recommended age for children in Family Gym groups is 1-6 years.
FOR CHILDREN AND JUNIORS
Akrogym (9-12 years)
Akrogym classes introduce children to the basics of gymnastics, acrobatics and dance gymnastics. During the classes, you practice basic skills in a different playful ways. Bring yourself a sports clothing, a drinking bottle, a hair tie for long hair and a lot of joy.
Dance 4 Fun (9-12 years)
This dance class is suitable for everyone! Dance 4 Fun is a versatile dance class, which combines movement with different dance styles. This class brings together creativity, motor coordination and physical exercise. The aim is to move as much as possible and avoid unnecessary standing and waiting. Classes practice both choreography and expression. Most important is that each dancer finds their own way to move and enjoy moving. The group creates performances in the association’s Christmas and spring shows in Kanneltalo.
Dance kids (4-6 years)
Dance kids class is made for children under school age who are into dance. Children move playfully under the guidance of professional and trained instructors, practicing the basics of dance. The classes include technique exercises, musical exercises and choreographic steps without forgetting the joy of play. The goal of the class is to develop motor skills, sense of rhythm, muscle fitness, and body control with common social and teamwork skills. During the class, we move with joy and listen to the children!
Dance junior (7-10 years)
Dance junior is a children’s dance class where we get to know different dance styles, take inspiration from them and practice choreographic steps. The point is to learn the basic skills of dance while developing muscle fitness and body control. Let’s learn new things together and experience the joy of dancing! Classes consist of warm-ups, technique sets, stunts and choreography practice.
Dance mix (over 9 years)
Dance mix is a versatile and fast-paced dance class that mixes different dance genres in a fun and relaxed way. The class contains influences especially from K-pop dance, street dance and modern dance. Practicing different dance techniques with variable music wakes up imagination and gives space to individual expressiveness. At Dance mix class practicing also includes body control, rhythm and longer dance choreographies. And of course, having fun!
Dance mix classes are suitable for anyone who wants to enjoy exercise, dance and music without pressure to perform. In the relaxed and supportive environment of the class everyone will try different movements and learn new through joy. The joy of dancing is at the heart of the class. No prior experience necessary – everyone can find their own way to move with music. The group creates performances in the association’s Christmas and spring shows in Kanneltalo.
Freegym (7-10 years)
Freegym breaks the limits of classical gymnastics. These classes mix flips, gymnastics and parkour. The class begins with warm-up and continues to practicing basic gymnastic moves and skills, such as somersaults, flips, handstand alongside with basic moves from parkour and artistic gymnastics.
Ninjagym (6-8 years)
These classes introduce basic physical skills, basic gymnastics skills and parkour. Classes are suitable for either beginners or more experienced gymnasts. Ninjagym classes are sure to make children sweat, learn new skills and support everyday activity.
Showdance (7-10 years and over 9 years)
This is a dance class where you dance to different styles of music. The class goes through the basics of showdance. The important thing in showdance is improvisation and performance. Classes practice both expression and dance technique, such as jumps and pirouettes. In classes after warming up, you get to practice movements across the hall and throw yourself into dance sets with joy. The group creates performances in the association’s Christmas and spring shows in Kanneltalo.
Tanssillinen Voimistelu — Dance gymnastics (9-12 years)
A gymnastic class that combines dance and gymnastics includes basic gymnastics, choreographies and expressive movement. The point of the classes are mix with basic gymnastics skills, core exercise technique and jumps as well as various physical qualities, such as mobility and strength. Dance gymnastics classes combine exercise, rhythm, creativity, aesthetics and expressiveness.
Telinejumppa — Artistic gymnastics (4-6 years and 7-10 years)
In these gymnastics classes, children learn the basic tricks and skills of artistic gymnastics. During the classes, children practise in a diverse, joyful and playful way. The point of these classes is to introduce children to the basics of artistic gymnastics through play so that everyone has the opportunity to practice and develop according to their own skill level. The classes include warm-up play, floor exercises and stunts. The classes also teach how to be in a group, listen to the instructor and learn about body awareness and control. Children can come to the class also without any previous gymnastic background. Welcome to do tricks!
Vauhti course (4-8 years)
Vauhti course is an opportunity to get to know gymnastics as a hobby. The short course consists of three to four high-quality gymnastics classes, which are built on the foundation of basic motor skills. The classes practice the basic skills of gymnastics through inspiring and playful exercises and the goal is for the child to learn the basics of stunts and cartwheels as well as to jump, balance and roll. Come and get to know the basics and try them out. Gymnastics belongs to everyone!
Voimistelukoulu — Gymnastics (4-8 years)
In the gymnastics basic classes, children practice a variety of basic movement skills and introductory gymnastics through play in high-quality instruction, emphasizing children’s enthusiasm and experiences of success. This class highlights quality gymnastics, play and expression, dance, and strength skills. The goal is to develop children’s coordination, balance, flexibility, and basic strength through gymnastic activities, as well as to provide children with enjoyable physical experiences. The training provides excellent skills for continuing in gymnastics and for other sports as well.