Frequently Asked Questions
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We price our classes by length of class, so gymnastics and dance classes are the same:
35 minute class: $80 per month
45 minutes: $88/month
60 minutes: $96/month
75 minutes: $100/month
90 minutes: $104/month
There is also a $35 Annual Membership fee (once per family), which gives you priority registration and discounted birthday party prices.
We charge tuition on the 1st of the month.
GG strives to be inclusive and provide financial aid to those in need. Please contact office to find out how to apply.
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We do not offer free trials at this time. It is an option we are exploring for the future.
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Commitment for classes is month to month, so we do not offer fewer than 4 classes at a time.
If you are hesitant to make a commitment, we suggest booking a private lesson or visiting us during Open Gym.
We also offer Special Events on a regular basis. If you would like to be on the Special Events newsletter, shoot us an email.
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We do not offer refunds, no exceptions.
We may offer credits towards future classes in the event of acute injury or prolonged (4+ week) illness.
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Yes! We allow enrollment up until March.
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If the sibling is a “babe in arms” i.e. strapped to your body or in a car seat, they are welcome in the class for free.
If a student is mobile, they must be enrolled in the class.
We can not allow younger siblings to attend if they take caregiver attention away from the primary student.
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You are entitled to a makeup for one absence per month. This includes closings for forces beyond our control, such as snow/weather closings, power outages, etc.
We only have 2 open makeup slots per class to avoid overcrowding.
Makeups expire at the end of your last month or within 2 months, whichever comes first.
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If you wish to drop a class, we require two weeks notice via email.
If you do not drop in writing 2 weeks before the 1st, you will be charged for that month.
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We will notify you via email and on our social media pages of any cancellations. We will notify you via text or phone call if we have to cancel class with less than 12 hours notice.
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We do not allow enrollment without evaluation or instructor recommendation. If you would like to schedule an evaluation, please see the Office Manager.
As a reference, our requirements for the Grade School Advanced classes are as follows:
Bars:
Kick-over or pullover on low bar
2 glides in a row
Tap swings with re-grip on low or high bar
Back hip circle with minimal assistance
Beam:
Round-off dismount
Candlestick to stand
Leap to an arabesque
Jump at least 4 inches
Pivot turn
Willingness to attempt a handstand or cartwheel on the medium or high beam
Tumbling:
Vertical handstand from a lunge to a lunge
Bridge-up kick-over, backbend kick-over, or back walkover
Cartwheel on both sides
Round-off
Backward roll to plank or stand
Vault:
Bounce to handstand with minimal assistance
Sprint, hurdle, punch stick using a springboard
Strength:
Correct push-up
Pull-up on bar
Hollow hold with arms at ears (10+ seconds)
Candlestick to stretch jump with arms at ears
Mental:
Positive attitude
Respect for coaches
Willingness to try new things
Willingness to take & make corrections
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Yes!
Private lessons are scheduled based on instructor availability, and priced based on instructor experience.
Lead instructor (2-5+ years experience): $1 per minute
Senior instructor (15+ years experience): $2 per minute
To schedule a private lesson, reach out to the Office via email. You will be sent an Interest Form and connected with the coach that best fits your needs.
Coaches are in charge of their own scheduling, and 100% of the fee goes directly to them.
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Generally, anything that is form fitting, covers the torso, and allows for movement is fine. No dresses, jeans, or jewelry, and hair must be secured away from the face. Shirts must be form-fitting OR tucked in—baggy t-shirts or tunics are not acceptable.
For grade school ballet: black leotard, black tights, and black ballet slippers for girls and white t-shirt tucked into form fitting sweatpants with ballet slippers for boys.
For a more detailed explanation of the dress code, please see the Safety Handbook.
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Our address is 1739-B Allied Street. We are located in the McIntire Plaza, right off the 250 bypass.
Our location is the purple building with big yellow letters that spell PARKING. The door is in that alley—please be aware of cars.
Students more than 10 minutes late will not be admitted to class, so we strongly encourage you to allow 5 extra minutes to your travel time to find parking.
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We allow inside observation, but reserve the right to ask anyone to leave if they are distracting a student.
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The best piece of advice we can give is to trust your instinct. You know your little Gryphon best!
Here are some general guidelines:
If your child consistently:
needs assistance with clothes & hygiene in the bathroom
struggles with separation, self-regulation, or fear management
has not yet mastered two-foot jumps on a flat surface, balancing on one foot on both sides
has not yet mastered safe swinging: grip bar/rings, lift feet to hover/swing, dismount to feet
Has difficulty completing 2 tasks in a row. (i.e. “Straddle and roll,” “stand on the spot and jump” )
…then a Cub or Tiny Tiptoes class (child & caregiver) is probably your best bet.
If your child consistently:
uses the bathroom independently from beginning to end
succeeds at other independent activities (i.e. music class, daycare)
self-regulates and manages fear (or can be guided through those things by an instructor)
can jump to two feet on a flat surface, balance on one foot on both sides
can grip a bar/rings, lift their feet to hover or swing, and dismount to feet
can follow 2-3 directions in a row (i.e. “Straddle, stretch, and roll,” “Find a star, stand on it, and Relevé”)
…then a Wonder Wing or any 3-5 year old dance class is the best fit.
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Basically, it means newcomers are welcome, but there are a few expectations in terms of skill-set and behavior that you should consider while registering.
1. New participants of the Mighty Mane class should be able to consistently:
Take class without separation issues
Stay on the spot while directions are being given
Jump and land safely on two feet
Support body weight on straight arms without collapsing
Move across the low beam independently
Swing and dismount safely on bars/rings (i.e grip the apparatus and dismount to their feet without falling)
If your child is unable to do more than one of these things, consider trying a Wonder Wing class first.
New participants to the Grade School Program should be able to consistently:
Take class without separation issues
Stay on the spot while directions are being given
Be willing to try new things and ask for help if they need it
Gymnastics: Support body weight on straight arms without collapsing, jump on two feet, balance on one foot, invert without panic
Ballet: Jump on two feet, balance on one foot, copy and improvise movements without falling down
Students do not need to have taken gymnastics or dance before, but it is helpful if they have taken some sort of fitness class. If your child has never taken a fitness class and is unable to do more than one of these things, please contact us and we will work together to find a class that fits your needs.
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Active supervision means you will be expected to participate in class with your child and you will be their primary spotter.
Direct supervision means you will be expected to keep an eye on your child, but does not involve physically participating in class on your part.
All Child & Caregiver classes are Active Participation classes. Open Gyms are Direct Supervision.
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The gryphon is a mythical creature that is half lion (ruler of the land), and half eagle (ruler of the sky).
Gymnasts & dancers rule both land and sky, so they are gryphons too!
(Also, Coach Abby loves Alice in Wonderland, which features a gryphon).