Our Classes
EARLY CHILDHOOD
Early childhood is the most important time in the development of your child. Our parent-child programs start as soon as your child is walking, and our preschool gymnastics program starts for children beginning at age 3.
We offer education-based dance and gymnastics that build not only motor skills, but also early learning skills for kindergarten.
*Classes are billed in 4-week sessions. Price reflects 4 classes.
Ages
4-5
EC Beginner Gymnastics is required. The Advanced class is designed to increase kinesthetic awareness, and develop the awareness of body movement while beginning more advanced gymnastics. Students will start to learn more challenging skills independently such as handstands and cartwheels. A teacher recommendation is required for this class.
Ages
3-5
This program will help your child develop a love for physical fitness. Early Childhood Beginner Gymnastics is a great way for your child to acquire gymnastics experience and also work on gross motor skills. Each class will include warm-ups, various fitness activities, colorful obstacle courses, fun stations, balance beams, uneven bars, rings, and much more. The class takes place in our early childhood gym where the equipment is a perfect fit for little learners.
Ages
18m-3yrs
Develop a love of dance and creative movement with your child. Parents fully participate in this fun, energetic class that keeps your child engaged and creates a special bond between parent and child.
Ages
18m-3yrs
Develop balance and coordination in this fun introduction to Gymnastics. Parents fully participate in this fun, energetic class that keeps your child engaged and creates a special bond between parent and child.
Ages
4-5
This is a combination class in which students learn the basics of ballet technique while also exploring the high-energy style of jazz and beginner tumbling.
Ages
3-5
This is a combination class in which students learn the basics of ballet technique while also exploring the high-energy style of jazz and beginner tumbling.
Ages
4-5
**This class is teacher recommended. Our popular Tap, Ballet, and Jazz combo classes offer students three classic styles of dance in just one class! Each class begins with learning some fun rhythms of tap dancing and then transitions into practicing the essential fundamentals of ballet including learning the French terminology.
Ages
3-5
Our popular Tap, Ballet, and Jazz combo classes offer students three classic styles of dance in just one class! Each class begins with learning some fun rhythms of tap dancing and then transitions into practicing the essential fundamentals of ballet including learning the French terminology.
Ages
3-5
EC
Hip Hop
This high energy dance class will introduce students to the latest trends influenced by hip-hop music, cultural fads, jazz dance, and hip-hop culture. Class focuses on isolation, strengthening core muscles for break dancing freezes, and becoming comfortable expressing movement through freestyle and choreography. Our hip hop classes always utilize age appropriate movement and music free of questionable lyrics.
GYMNASTICS
Gymnastics is a sport that children can begin at a young age and continue through high school. While some children use their talents to become competitive gymnasts, others participate in the sport because they enjoy learning new skills and developing their level of fitness. We offer an education-based gymnastics program, so your child not only develops improved motor skills, but they develop a host of other learning skills that create success in the gym and the classroom.
*Classes are billed in 4-week sessions. Price reflects 4 classes.
Ages
5+
Boys work on techniques, skills, flexibility and strength in all six competitive men’s gymnastics events: floor, pommel horse, still rings, vault, parallel bars, and high bar.
Ages
All
This class is teacher recommended. Boys work on techniques, skills, flexibility and strength in all six competitive men’s gymnastics events using tumble track, rope and in-ground resi pit.
Ages
6-12
This is our entry-level gymnastics class for girls 6 to 12 years old. In this class, they will learn basic skills on the vault, single rail bar, balance beam, floor, and trampoline. They will also improve their strength and flexibility. They will learn and perfect skills such as rolls, handstands, cartwheels, and bridges.
Ages
7+
*Teacher Recommended
Girl’s gymnastics is required. This class is to prepare girls for our competitive level 2 team. They will perfect their gymnastics skills and start working on advanced gymnastics skills. Such as round offs and bridge kick overs. Our pre-team also participates in our Spring Rec League.
Ages
6-12
Rec League is a Recreational Gymnastics League for Above the Barre Gymnasts. 🤸🏼♀️
Gymnasts practice 85 minutes a week, they learn skill-based routines. Participate in 3 in-house 🎉FUN competitions, where they earn Ribbons and 🏅Medals. They compete against other ATB Rec teams at their level.
The program runs from January through May. 🌼 Join Today!!
Ages
10-14
This class is designed for middle school aged girls that love gymnastics but are not interested in competing. Some girls may continue advanced learning toward high school gymnastics but not necessary.
*Class is Teacher Recommended, please call or email to register
Ages
6-16
Tumbling classes are for boys and girls. Beginning students will learn cartwheels, rolls, handstands, bridges, kick overs and back walkovers, front limbers and front walkovers, handstands and jumps. As students advance to Tumbling Intermediate, they are required to have a front and back walkover. They will learn handsprings, front tumbling and round offs. Advance Tumbling class, they are required to have front handsprings and back handsprings. They will start learning front and back tucks.
DANCE
Above the Barre offers professional dance instruction in a myriad of styles to students of all ages, including toddlers, children, teens, and adults. In addition to our Cecchetti-based, award-winning ballet program, Above the Barre cultivates diverse dancers with many challenging styles—including tap, jazz, ballet, pointe, contemporary, lyrical, acro, hip-hop, and more.
*Classes are billed in 4-week sessions. Price reflects 4 classes.
Ages
6-9 &
10-12
Dance 1
Learn to dance the Above the Barre way! Become a well rounded dancer by taking classes that teach the fundamentals of Jazz, Tap and Ballet Training
Ages
6-9 &
10/12
Dance 2
Now that you have your fundamentals of Jazz, Tap and Ballet Training continue your dance education by moving to the next level of skills, coordination and confidence
Ages
6-9
Dance 3
*Teacher Recommended* An advanced dance class for school-age dancers. Must have a minimum of 2 years of dance experience. This class teaches advanced moves/vocabulary, and fundamentals of Ballet, Tap, and Jazz. This class focuses on building upon and advancing dance steps learned in Dance 2.
Ages
6+
Acro 1
All students taking Dance 1 can add this class on.
Students will begin to explore balance, contortion, building block skills and tumbling skills.
Acro 2
All students taking Dance 2 can add this class on.
Students will work on more advanced balance, contortion, building block skills and tumbling skills.
Ages
6-9
Cecchetti Ballet
The Cecchetti method is a ballet technique devised by the Italian ballet master Enrico Cecchetti (1850–1928). The method seeks to develop the essential skills of dance (e.g., balance, poise, strength, elevation, flexibility, and artistry) in ballet students.
Ages
6-9
Acro Beginner
Students will begin to explore balance, contortion, building block skills and tumbling skills.
Ages
6-9 / 10+
Hip Hop: 6-9
This high energy dance class will introduce students to the latest trends influenced by hip-hop music, cultural fads, jazz dance, and hip-hop culture. Class focuses on isolation, strengthening core muscles for break dancing freezes, and becoming comfortable expressing movement through freestyle and choreography.
This is a combination class in which students learn the basics of ballet technique while also exploring the high-energy style of jazz and beginner tumbling.
Ages
5-7
Breaking Beginnner
This class introduces dancers to the original Hip-hop dance known as Breakin, classes focus on the fundamentals and techniques of Breaking. Each class focuses on the foundations of Breaking, which are Toprock, Footwork, Freezes, and Power. Class structure and discipline are also emphasized, as well as musicality and creativity which are explored through exercises in improvisation.
Ages
6+
This technique class will increase your flexibility, strength, endurance, and enhance proper dance techniques. Emphasis on teaching the proper building blocks for jumps, leaps, turns, and tricks.
Ages
11+
All pointe classes are designed for students with previous ballet training. Students will utilize previously learned ballet technique while working in pointe shoes. Each class includes barre exercises, center floor work and across the floor combinations. These exercises focus on strengthening the feet and ankles.
Ages
6-9
Beginner Pom
A Beginner cheerleader and Pom class for young dancers and aspiring cheerleaders. This class teaches coordination, self confidence, motions, jumps, cheers/chants, high-energy dances, and fundamentals of cheerleading and Pom in a fun educational environment. This class focuses on building motor skills, stretching, conditioning, increasing stamina, spirit, and stimulating creative expression.
Ages
7+
Stretch class complements the training of the dance student. In this class, students will increase their understanding of their anatomy and dance alignment while increasing flexibility and strengthening their core, fee, turnout muscles, legs, back, and upper body posture. Students will focus on learning how to stretch correctly by releasing overall tension, releasing muscle tension, and relaxing the mind, while defining specific muscles groups.
NINJA
Above the Barre's Ninja Gymnastics employs a combination of movements from American Ninja Warrior, parkour, and gymnastics to teach and develop full-body awareness and control. There is a dual focus on enhancing overall physical ability and self-confidence. We use different obstacles to improve agility, balance, coordination, and strength, as well as overcoming fear and breaking through mental barriers. ATB Ninja Training demonstrates how to have fun while maintaining an active lifestyle.
*Classes are billed in 4-week sessions. Price reflects 4 classes.
Ages
5+
In this class kids will work on their strength, agility and endurance though fun obstacles course. They will learn basic ninja tumbling on the ground and tumble track.
Ages
7+
*Full rope climb and handspring required
In this class kids will continue to work on their strength, agility and endurance though fun obstacles course. They will learn intermediate ninja tumbling on the ground and tumble track.
Ages
8+
*Ninja Extreme is required.
This is a class for our most advanced ninjas. During this class, they will continue to work on their strength, agility, and tumbling at a more intense level. They will be able to put together a combination of skills involving multiple flips and twisting.
Ages
5+
Ninja Gymnastics Intermediate
This is a teacher-recommended class. Must participate in Ninja Beginner to advance to Ninja Intermediate.
Dance-Nastics
Dance-Nastics is a fun way to do both dance and gymnastics. Students ages 4 to 10 enjoy gymnastics and a dance class. In the gymnastics portion, students learn skills of the beam, bars, floor work, and more. Students learn basic dance skills and a fun choreographed dance in the dance portion. NEW this year choose any 55-minute dance and gym class and receive priority pricing of $35 off per session!
Email atbcustomerservice@live.com or call 440-625-0000 to register.
*Classes are billed in 4-week sessions. Price reflects 4 classes.
Cirque Program
Fly High with Above the Barre with a combination of dance and acrobatic movements suspended in the air on various apparatuses. This art form builds strength and flexibility while allowing your inner artist to bloom. We offer aerial silks, comprised of two long fabric tails suspended from the ceiling to the floor, and Lyra, a circular hoop suspended above the floor. You will learn climbing techniques, specialized locks, balances and poses, and mid-air movements. In order to become a whole body dancer you will work on aerial, coordination and acro.
Our younger Cirque Program for kids Ages 5 - 9 is called Circus Kids. You will learn basic circus skills in this FUN and unique class.
Previous experience is not required. Progressing at your own pace and comfort level is important. Movements will be done low to the ground when you first begin and progressively move higher as your strength and skill ability grow. Although challenging, the cirque program will provide you with a fun and exciting way to achieve your goals, whether fitness or artistic. And who doesn’t want to dance in the air?
Drop-ins are welcome, but we recommend calling ahead.
*Classes are billed in 4-week sessions. Price reflects 4 classes.
Ages
10+
An advanced level class for our highly skilled students. The focus of this class is to teach circus arts, including silks and acro, as well as dance floorwork. This class enables your child to build core and upper body strength and allows them a unique way to express themselves. Through this class children will learn classroom etiquette, how to work and collaborate well with their peers, and the fundamentals of circus arts in a fun and exciting environment.
Ages
8+
The focus of this class is to teach circus arts, including silks and acro, as well as dance floorwork. This class enables your child to build core and upper body strength and allows them a unique way to express themselves. Through this class children will learn classroom etiquette, how to work and collaborate well with their peers, and the fundamentals of circus arts in a fun and exciting environment.
Ages
8+
An intermediate level class reserved for children ages 8 and up. This is a transitional class for children who are past beginner but not quite yet advanced. The focus of this class is to teach circus arts, including silks and acro, as well as dance floorwork. This class enables your child to build core and upper body strength and allows them a unique way to express themselves. Through this class children will learn classroom etiquette, how to work and collaborate well
with their peers, and the fundamentals of circus arts in a fun and exciting environment.
Ages
5-9
Circus Kids
The focus of this class is to teach circus arts, including silks and acro, as well as dance floorwork. This class enables your child to build core and upper body strength and allows them a unique way to express themselves. Through this class children will learn classroom etiquette, how to work and collaborate well with their peers, and the fundamentals of circus arts in a fun and exciting environment.
ADULT
Adult classes are a fun way to keep fit!
*Classes are billed in 4-week sessions. Price reflects 4 classes.
Ages
18-99
Ballet students will focus on building the strength, flexibility, and control needed to execute ballet moves. Each class will emphasize barre exercises and may also include a combination of center floor work and across-the-floor combinations.
Ages
18-99
This high energy dance class will introduce students to the latest trends influenced by hip-hop music, cultural fads, jazz dance, and hip-hop culture. Class focuses on isolation, strengthening core muscles for break dancing freezes, and becoming comfortable expressing movement through freestyle and choreography.
Ages
18-99
Come join this fun Tap class and learn the fundamentals of Tap. Everyone is invited to join!
Ages
16+
Adult Tumbling classes are for everyone 16 and up. Beginning students will learn the basics of tumbling safely and work their way up to more challenging tricks.
DROP-IN CLASSES
Drop-in Classes allow you to try a class before registering. They are also great for creating a flexible schedule for those who need it. Please check with Customer Service to make sure a class is not full before arriving. A 55-minute class is $24 and a 90 minute is $32. If you sign up for a class the day of your drop-in, your drop-in fee will be applied to your class fee. For more information please call
440-625-0000 or email
customerservice@live.com
CLINICS/Tryouts
Perfect your gymnastics skills at one of our specialized clinics and/or try out for team!
Ages
5+
Check out our clinics designed with you in mind!
MINI CAMPS
Camps are offered every summer. Check back next year!
An hour and a half of fun! Join our staff as we lead your child with quality dance and gymnastics instruction, games, and a craft. Camps are a new fun theme each week! Campers must be potty trained. $30 per camp.
SCHOOL AGE CLASSES
PRESCHOOL CLASSES
In addition to classes, Above the Barre has teams for those looking for additional opportunities to perform and compete locally, regionally and nationally.
LOCATIONS
Above the Barre Industrial
1087 Berea Industrial Pkwy Berea, OH 44017
Above the Barre Bagley
1450 W Bagley Rd Berea, OH 44017