At the Sterling Academy of Gymnastics, we strive to bring quality instruction to all our programs that focuses on stimulating young minds and developing body awareness in a safe, fun, learning environment. We emphasize proper progressions and basics in every aspect of every program. We feel it is better to take the time to learn the basic skills correctly and safely, before advancing to higher level skills.
Sterling Gym
15 Industrial Drive, Sterling MA 978-422-7655
Sterling Jungle Gym PreSchool Gymnastics
Sterling Gym offers many different types of gymnastics classes for both boys and girls starting at 18 months including tumbling, KidzFit, KidzPlay, Little Samuri Training and special needs classes.
- Gymnastics classes for children walking to 5 years of age.
- All classes run once per week Monday – Saturday.
- Costs vary per class. See schedule for details.
- Students may register at any time during the year.
- See the 2016-2017 PreSchool Gymnastics schedule
Amazing Acrobats Program Recreational Gymnastics (Grade School Age)
Sterling Gym offers many different types of gymnastics classes for both boys and girls including traditional gym, tumbling, advanced training, recreation league, Ninja training and circus skills (silks).
- Gymnastics classes for children ages 5 to 18 years.
- All classes run once per week Monday – Saturday.
- Costs vary per class. See schedule for details.
- Students may register at any time during the year.
- See the 2016-2017 Amazing Acrobats schedule
Martial Arts
Shotokan Karate
The karate program at Sterling Martial Arts is for children kindergarten 5 and up and adults of all ages and abilities. There are kids’ classes for different ability levels, adult classes, and combined classes where students of different levels as well as parents and children can train together. See here for schedules and pricing.
radKIDS
radKIDS is the national leader in children’s safety programs. It is for 5-12 year-olds and is a 10-hour program taught over a 5-6 week period. See here for schedules and pricing.
Little Samurai
Our karate program for 3 to 5 year olds. The 50 minute class consists of 30 minutes of karate incorporated into games, balance / coordination exercises, and other fun activities. The last 20 minutes the class moves to the PreSchool gym to do basic gymnastics and tumbling using the same stations as the PreSchool Gymnastics Program at Sterling Gym. Contact us for pricing, or call Sterling Gym to register or set up a free trial class! See here for schedules and pricing.
Dance
Dance Fitness
The dance fitness program will be utilizing all genres of dance as a foundation to build strength, coordination, and posture to promote fitness and overall health. The genre of dance will rotate on a weekly basis, from Ballet to Jazz, Hip-Hop to Latin, Modern to Lyrical. See here for schedules and pricing.
Lyrical
Lyrical dance is a fusion of ballet and jazz dance techniques. It uses motion to interpret music and express emotion. A lyrical dancer’s movements attempt to show the meaning of the music. See here for schedules and pricing.
Theater Jazz
Original style of “Broadway” jazz, emphasizes the importance of stage performance as well as technique. This is a great class for any student interested in participating in various forms of theatre. See here for schedules and pricing.
Modern
Modern dance focuses on creative self-expression rather than on technical virtuosity. It is a more relaxed, free style of dance in which choreographers use emotions and moods to design their own steps, in contrast to ballet’s structured code of steps. It has a deliberate use of gravity, whereas ballet strives to be light and airy. See here for schedules and pricing.
Contemporary
Contemporary dance draws on modern dance techniques as well as newer philosophies of movement that depart from classical dance techniques by altogether omitting structured form and movement. It usually includes lots of ground contact and most performers perform with bare feet. See here for schedules and pricing.
Mom and Me Creative Movement – Ages 2.5 – 3 yrs.
Dedicated to our youngest students, these classes stress coordination, large motor skill development, musical awareness, spatial awareness, and listening skills. Props, hoops, musical instruments, along with age appropriate activity resources and special music, help engage the students’ attention and imagination. This program has been specifically designed to develop the appropriate skill of the tiny young dancer. A parent or adult is required to assist the child through the class. See here for schedules and pricing.
Ballet
Classical ballet is the foundation of all dance forms. The combination of disciplined movement and mental coordination develops poise, musicality, grace, and self confidence. Technique is taught at the barre and then placed into combinations on the dance floor. Ballet is necessary for the technical development of a dancer. See here for schedules and pricing.
Jazz – Ages 6 and up
Jazz is based on fundamental technique of ballet, modern, and African dance. It is a free style of dance that concentrates on body style, turns, and leaps through the utilization of various dance combinations. Various styles of Jazz have evolved such as lyrical, theatrical, hip hop, and all are included in this class to produce well-rounded dancers. See here for schedules and pricing.
Tap – Ages 6 and up
Dancers develop a sense of rhythm, timing, and musical phrasing through tap dancing. This form of dance emphasizes speed, and clarity of sound, as well as training in combinations and dance routines. Traditional and contemporary tap styles are taught with a focus on total body movement. See here for schedules and pricing.
Hip Hop – Ages 6 through Adult
High-energy, fast moving feel good class that teaches the hottest dance moves of today through the technique of Jazz. Instructors will teach you step by step combinations as seen on some of the most popular music videos. If you have ever dreamed of starring in a dance video, this is the class for you. No prior dance education is required. See here for schedules and pricing.
Beginner and Pre-School Combination Classes – Ages 4 and 5
These classes are split up between formal dance instruction, and time in the gymnastics training gym learning tumbling skills on the trampolines, tumble trak, pits, and floor exercise. See here for schedules and pricing.
