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Just to say thanks all and a little update. After trying gymnastics at the club DD's decided its not for her and has moved to cheerleading.

Thanks for the reply Jenny. Going to watch again. Taxi thanks again. If DD still wants to continue and still wants to compete then if a trial isnt succesful then I will look at what clubs local have several rec classes so that she can go two or three times a week and learn just one way.

Thanks for the videos. Not sure I see a clear difference between the cheerleader and the gymast but the dancer one doesnt look what I would call "tidy" although it still looks impressive. DD's gymnastics teacher at the dance school has gymnastics training and the assistant is an ex gymnast so I...

Good valid points tucktwisttumble. Thanks I can see what you are saying in all points but could I ask re point 5 where you reference point 4. Would I, again with my inexperience with gymastics be correct in assuming the gymnastics at the dance school aren't perfecting things? I only ask to try...

Hi Taxi, was about to log on to say we have had a chat on the way to school after posting on here yesterday and noticed your reply so will attempt to address it based on this mornings chat. Regarding back off, I think I mentioned earlier on, I would much prefer her to be a competive swimmer or...

Bit concerned why I need to back off, I haven't done anything and will support her in whatever her choice is. She is or was passionate about this sport, more than anything else but I'm told via school she is a bright girl and therefore she is aware of things and sees people move up. Is there a...

Just to say thank you all for your help. Maybe it's a moment or whatever it is but DD says she is giving up gymnastics forever and doesnt want me to find out about a trial process because she is rubbish and will never get on the team! This all happened last week after two girls were picked to...

Thank you all for the further replies. Mumof3 thanks for the link, far too much for me to fully understand and shows how much more there is for DD to learn. I saw a video of someone in an higher group than DD learning a backbend kickover which DD can do so really don't know the process to move...

Thanks for the photos Deedee, I was going to say your post sounded another language to me. Not sure if her splits are quite like they should be but they are not like the top image either. Re the bridge I assume the first photo is not the correct form and the second is. She can do the second but...

Hi Taxidriver, The majority look to be regional.

Thanks taxidriver and Annikins. Taxidriver, I've had a look and I can only see reference to grades? Annikins we are North, one area she's seen when googling for gymnastics videos to learn is teamgym which appealed to her probably for the dance but don't know if current place do it but she also...

DD 7 did some gymnastics at the local dance school taught by one of the dance teachers with gymnastics training and then a former gymnast was brought in to teach alongside the dance teacher. DD seemed to do well and after six months they moved her from the "mini" class to the "junior" class...

Thanks all again. I will copy my post to that section. Didn't notice it before.

Hi MeetDirector, are all the above replies not UK related. How did you guess UK?

Hi all, thanks for the replies :-) Sounds like different gyms operate different ways. Thank IreneKa for letting me know that there is a right gymnastics place for everyone. She practises, practises and practises and says she will practise more and more until she gets to compete but like I say I...

DD 7 did some gymnastics at the local dance school taught by one of the dance teachers with gymnastics training and then a former gymnast was brought in to teach alongside the dance teacher. DD seemed to do well and after six months they moved her from the "mini" class to the "junior" class...