Olympic Games Inspire a New Generation of Kids to Flip for Gymnastics

FAIR HAVEN, N.J. - Aug. 25, 2016 - PRLog -- What's got kids flipping right now, literally and figuratively? Gymnastics!

Yes, Team USA — especially Rio games' darling Simone Biles — captured the fascination of the nation with its unparalleled talent and drive — not to mention a whopping 12 medals.

"Acro is so hot right now! It's just exploded since the Olympics started," says Vanessa Berry, owner of Kick Dance Studios in Fair Haven and Rumson, N.J., who adds: "We've always had interest in our Acro/Gymnastics program, but lately it's off-the-charts. I love seeing how inspired our students are. The Olympics has definitely lit a fire in them."

Specially designed for kids, ages 3 to 18, Kick's in-demand program offers local youth of all levels floor gymnastics classes that incorporate tumbling and flexibility. Levels 1 and 2 include cartwheels, back bends, walkovers and chest stands, as well as proper stretching techniques. More advanced students work on back walkovers, back handsprings, back tucks, layouts and aerials.

All classes use a variety of top-of-the-line mats and a Tumble Trak and are taught by certified gymnastics coaches.  "Our coaches are safety-trained certified and some are even gymnastics competition judges so they really understand great technique and how to achieve it," says Berry.

Kick also offers an Acro Jazz Combo class and an advanced class for its team dancers.

Why acro for team dancers? Berry states that "hands down, acro helps dancers with all aspects of dance and makes a huge difference in their strength and flexibility. It helps them with partnering too."

"I'm so excited that our Acro program is so popular. Gymnastics is a wonderful discipline for kids of all ages to learn. It builds confidence, self-esteem, poise and strength, mind, body and soul," says Berry.

According to 11-year-old Madeleine Ganun, an acro enthusiast and long-time Kick dance student, "I was excited to take Kick's Acro class because I liked seeing people do gymnastics and thought it would be cool to get to learn all new tricks and show what I can do."

Ganun adds: "I like that the classes are not huge so we get more time to work on what we need work on — and not just work in a group. Also, all the teachers are nice and they'll help you with what you want to work on too. I like that they let you be creative and contribute to what you're learning."

For more information or to get your tumble on, go to http://www.kickdancestudios.com.

About Kick Dance Studios

Kick Dance Studios is a 15-year-old award-winning performing arts school with state-of-the-art locations in Fair Haven and Rumson, N.J. Kick is the only dance studio in Central New Jersey to receive the More Than Just Great Dancing accreditation and Team Kick has won numerous awards in regional competitions including Best Choreography, Overall High Score, Most Entertaining, Most Moving and Team Spirit.

Founded and operated by expert choreographer and entrepreneur Vanessa Berry, who has taught dance since the age of 16, the in-demand school is a Peninsula institution and go-to for boys and girls from the age of 1 to 18. Kick's inclusive, family-friendly, community-strong, child-first platform continues to inspire and empower generations of performers to dream big, always do their best, have confidence, be kind, love who they are and give back.