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I should also add that after reading on Chalkbucket about how "easy" it is for former gymnasts to transition to other sports after quitting, I almost expected them to be fussing over Dd because she was a gymnast and request her for the dance team:) Dd tried out some cheer places before dance and...

I have an 11-year old former gymnast that just started dance. She was training level 7 when she decided she was done for various reasons, but mostly because of the huge time commitment. She was also having some back pain and that scared me! She is currently enrolled in purely technique...

Energym, Floor Music Express and Jumptwist are good sites for music.

Little Bitty Pretty One from Energym is great!

Well, you just never know! Dd "quit" after states in April, tried doing just tumbling and is itching to go back to gymnastics now. I have to admit that I was hoping she would return, but I let her make the decision. I think she thought that all her neighborhood friends would be available to...

Dd was a 10 year old level 6 and her song was "Little Bitty Pretty One" from Energym. It was a little cute and a lot of fun! Always got everyone tapping their toes during her routine.

I think I'm going to like this sport ! Thanks for filling me in!!

Just a quick question, mostly out or curiosity. Does mobility within the T&T program work the same as in WAG? As in, do they have to get a qualifying score for each level before moving up? Just wondering since Dd is just starting in the program, but is coming into it after being a level 6...

I have said beam is a 4-letter word at many gymnastics meets :) I do wish the tumbling in t&t was more like floor routines in gymnastics rather than just a sequence on a track. I will miss the excitement of helping Dd pick out her music and watching all the different routines!

My Dd misses beam too! She says it is the thing she will miss most about quitting. I have to say it is the thing I will miss the least, haha :) Nice to know there are a few other t&t parents out there!

JMACAZ Dd's gym is starting an Xcel program in the fall and she might do that if she misses it too much. The increasing hours of optionals is what led her to quit as well as a high pressure coach so the Xcel program might be a good option. Right now she is really enjoying her down time and more...

Hi all, I have been a regular on the Women's Artistic board but it looks like I will be switching to this one. Dd just quit gymnastics as a 10 year old Level 6 and is trying out competitive tumbling. Any other parents out there whose kids have switched over? I will miss seeing her compete all...

This makes me so sad for your Dd. We have actually been dealing with a similar situation with our Dd at her gym and she is now at the point where she will either quit after states this weekend or move to the Xcel program just to avoid this particular coach. But I refuse to allow her to remain...

^^^^I agree! Dr Sands definitely knows his stuff!

This is exactly what I needed to hear! The cast angle has been the most difficult thing for Dd to master and has been extremely frustrating for her and her coach. In fact, I think it is a large part of her wanting to quit. She is just now getting above horizontal as the rest of her teammates...