Twist Class
Twist Class is the bridge between TumbleCo Platinum and Whip-Through Class. The class is designed to teach proper technique for the performance of a strong full twisting layout (“full”). This skill is introduced to CheerCo athletes at level five (5) — i.e. the diamond level.
The class curriculum emphasizes the fundamentals of a full including, but not limited to:
consistent approach;
speed;
body control (i.e head placement, pointed toes, arm/shoulder placement, hip position, etc);
landings (i.e chest placement, controlled ,etc.)
In order to enroll in Twist Class participants must either pass TumbleCo Platinum, or demonstrate strong execution of the following:
General Tumbling
Block;
Athletic Stance;
Tumbling to Counts;
Counting to Music;
Tumbling to Music;
Power Hurdle
Tumbling Body Positions
Push-up to Bridge;
Lying Straight Body Position;
Pike Position;
Table Top;
Tuck;
Lunge
Standing Tumbling
Back Tuck;
Back Handspring Series, Back Tuck;
Jump Skill, Back Handspring Series, Back Tuck;
Straight Jump, Back Tuck;
Back Handspring, BHS Step-Out, Back Tuck;
Jump Skill, BHS, BHS Step-Out, Back Tuck;
Back Handspring Step-Out, Back Tuck;
Jump Skill, Back Handspring Step-Out, Back Tuck;
Handstand Step-In, Layout
Running Tumbling
Aerial Walkover, General Tumbling - Rebound;
Round-Off, Back Handspring Series, Layout;
FWO, Round-Off, Back Handspring, Layout;
Flyspring, Round-Off, Back Handspring, Layout;
Cartwheel, Back Tuck;
Front Handspring, Punch Front;
Aerial Cartwheel, Round-Off, BHS Series, Layout;
Punch Front Step-Out, Round-Off, BHS Series, Lay;
Punch Front Step-Out, RO, BHS Series, Layout;
Front Layout;
Punch Front Step-Out, RO, BHS Series, Back Tuck;
Participants who are unable to perform the skills listed above with excellent execution will not be permitted to enroll in this class. If you are new to the program and don’t know if you meet the requirements for this class you may schedule a free thirty (30)-minute mini class — by appointment only — where one of our skills technicians will evaluate your skills and work with you to determine the best class, or group of classes, to help you reach your goals.
For more information on Twist Class, please contact us.