TEAMS

Gymnastics

Above the Barre Dance & Gymnastics is the home of both boys and girls Competitive Gymnastics Teams, including many state, regional and national champions. You will not find better coaches anywhere in any sport, as our coaches are selected for their genuine love of children as well as their technical expertise. All coaches are professional USAG members and all team coaches are required to participate in the continuing education training program. Fundamental to the ATB program is providing a safe and successful experience for each athlete.

Competitive Levels

USAG Girls Competitive Teams compete in Compulsory Level 3 – 5, Optionals Level 6-10, Xcel Silver – Diamond. Boys Competitive Teams (USAG and AAU) compete Level 4 – 10. The program is structured to develop athletes through systematic progressions and strength development. All athletes are evaluated and advanced at their own pace based on both physical and emotional readiness.

Developmental Team

The focus of our developmental team is for gymnasts ages 5 to 8-year-olds to enter into our Team’s program without travel competing. They will be developing strength training, flexibility, and fundamental skills that will advance their following years onto our traveling teams.

Getting started is easy

Team tryouts are held annually each April. Our tryouts are not structured to eliminate children, but structured to place children on teams at levels where they will be successful. If a child is not ready for a certain team one year, he or she might be ready the following year. We can often offer other options and various strategies to get every child placed on the team of their choice. In addition, we offer pre-team opportunities for young children who do not fulfill the general requirements listed below. Our season runs June through May.

Interested in joining our Gymnastics Team? Please fill out the following information and we will get back to you with next steps!

Dance Company 

Above the Barre Dance Company is an intensive dance training program committed to providing dancers with the technical tools and performance opportunities that offer rewarding experiences through the art of dance. ATB is unique in that it has a faculty of nationally recognized certified teachers. Our professional teaching staff is recognized across the industry for their contribution in the areas of performance, dance education, and choreography. In addition to our regular faculty, we have several adjunct faculty members who come in several times per year to provide our program with even more diversity. As a team, the Dance Company attends three to four regional competitions and one national competition every season. We are proud of our many awards, most notably, 2008-2022 National Champions. We believe that dance competition provides a valuable training tool to hone performance skills, learn from judges’ critiques, and dance among peers from other studios.

Our Training System

Our company dancers range in age from 5 to 18 years old. Dancers train two to four days per week. The dance company program’s goal is to develop the whole dancer and to create a versatile, well-rounded dancer. This proven program requires dancers to study ballet, tap, jazz, leaps and turns, and acro. Additional subjects are available in Pointe, Cecchetti, Contemporary, Stretch and Strength, Musical Theater, Improvisational Skills, Aerial Arts and Hip Hop. All of our choreography is learned and rehearsed at times scheduled outside of regular technique classes. At ATB we pride ourselves in helping our dancers set and achieve personal goals. Classes are administered with a focus on technique in a fun, challenging, non-competitive environment. Dancers gain confidence and a sense of accomplishment through this system. Through this process, they will gain a love for dance.

Getting started is easy

Company auditions are held annually each June. Our auditions are not structured to eliminate children. They are structured in order to place children in Training Groups at levels where they will be successful. If a child is not ready for a certain Training Group one year, he or she might well be ready the following year. We can often offer other options and various strategies to get every child placed in the Training Group of his or her choice. Our season runs July through June. If you are interested in more information regarding our Dance Company program, moving to the area, or have questions regarding tuition and fees, call 440-625-0000 to speak to our dance company manager, or send an email to ATBcustomerservice@live.com. We would love to have you on our team!

General Competition Requirements

  • 5 to 18 years old with previous dance experience
  • Required technique classes are ballet, tap, jazz, and acro (number of hours differ based on age and level)
  • Must take additional technique classes in the styles that they have group dances
  • Attend all scheduled regional and national competitions
  • Attend at least one dance convention/workshop every year

Interested in joining our Dance Company? Please fill out the following information and we will get back to you with next steps!

REC League

Above the Barre's Rec League is great way to experience being on a gymnastics team and informal competition that can easily fit into your busy schedule.

Our Training System

Our Rec League gymnasts range in age from 5 to 12 years old and practice one to two days per week. The goal of the Rec League program is to develop strength, coordination and to prepare gymnasts for competition. Students learn a routine in floor, vault, bars, and beam. The girls are placed on teams according to skill level. Each team has a personalized ATB leotard of a different color. The girls participate in three in-house competitions.

Getting started is easy

The Rec League program does not require students to try out; our qualified coaches place gymnasts in groups in which they will be successful. Students can join a class at any time and there are specific classes that automatically become a Rec League class in January. If you are interested or would like more information, you can call us at (440) 625-0000 and ask to speak to the Gymnastics director or email us at atbcustomerservice@live.com.

REC Dance Company 

If you are looking for a dance program with less of a time commitment but still affords all the excitement and fun of learning dance, our newest program is for you! The Rec Dance Company gives students the chance to step into the spotlight at one outside dance performance, as well as at our Christmas Dance Concert and Summer Dance Concert.

Dancers will train in Cecchetti ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Choreography—with the option to add an acro class for even more fun and skill-building.

Our Training System

RC 1 (at least 1 year of dance experience) Ages 5-8

 1 day a week – 30-minute classes totaling 2 hours
Students will learn one dance to take to an outside performance, and one additional dance for the Summer Dance Concert, as well as dances at the Christmas Show

 RC 2 (at least 1 year of dance experience) Ages 5-8 & 9-12

 1 day a week – 45-minute classes totaling 2 hours 45 min
Students will learn one dance to take to an outside performance, and one additional dance for the Summer Dance Concert, as well as dances at the Christmas Show

RC 3 (at least 2 years of dance experience —teacher recommended) Ages 9-12
2 days a week – 55-minute classes totaling 2 hours a day, 2 days a week
Students will learn two dances to perform at an outside event, and one additional dance for the Summer Dance Concert, as well as dances for the Christmas Show.

Getting started is easy

No pressure, no tryouts—just dance! The Rec Dance Company welcomes all students. We place dancers in age-appropriate groups and match them by skill level to ensure they feel confident, have fun and thrive as they learn.

 If you are interested or would like more information, call us at (440) 625-0000 or email us at atbcustomerservice@live.com.