Intermediate tumbling classes
Intermediate tumbling is for athletes who have their fundamentals down and are ready to build real passes. At The Stingray Allstars Fort Lauderdale in Deerfield Beach, intermediate classes take athletes who already have a solid round-off and handstand and move them through back handsprings, connections, and the first running skills, all under trained coaches who add skills only when the athlete is ready.
What skills are covered in intermediate tumbling?
Intermediate classes bridge the gap between basic shapes and true competitive tumbling. Athletes refine the standing and running fundamentals they built as beginners, then start connecting skills together into passes.
The back handspring is often the centerpiece of this stage. Coaches break it into drills, use mats and spotting, and build the standing back handspring before connecting it to a round-off. From there, athletes work toward series and the entries needed for higher-level running passes.
- •Standing back handspring, first with a spot, then independently
- •Round-off back handspring connections
- •Back walkovers and front walkovers with clean form
- •Round-off and hurdle drills that prepare for running passes
How do you know you are ready for intermediate?
An athlete is typically ready for intermediate tumbling once they have a strong, consistent round-off, a solid handstand and bridge, and the core strength to hold a tight body position through a skill. Coaches evaluate each athlete and place them where they will progress safely.
Readiness is about mastery, not speed. Moving up before the fundamentals are automatic tends to create bad habits that slow an athlete down later, so coaches confirm the foundation is genuinely solid before adding handsprings and connections.
Why is coaching so important at this stage?
The intermediate stage is where athletes start learning airborne, inverted skills at speed, so trained coaching and proper progressions matter most here. A back handspring should always be learned with a coach spotting and on proper equipment, never self-taught, because the timing of the hand set and head position is what protects the neck and wrists.
Coaches at the gym use drills, stations, and gradual mat removal so athletes earn each skill. That patient, structured approach is what turns a shaky first handspring into a powerful, repeatable pass Broward County athletes can use on a competitive floor.
Pricing
See class, clinic, and pre-team pricing on our pricing page. For competitive team pricing, give us a call and we will walk your family through the full cost.
Frequently asked questions
My child can do a round-off. Is that intermediate level?
A consistent round-off is a great sign of readiness for intermediate work, especially paired with a strong handstand and bridge. A coach will evaluate the full picture and place your athlete where they will progress safely. Call (954) 988-0488 to arrange an assessment.
How long does it take to get a back handspring?
Every athlete is different. Some connect it in a few months of consistent work, others take longer, and both are normal. What matters is building it correctly with a coach rather than rushing. Progress is faster when the fundamentals are solid.
Does intermediate tumbling help with all-star cheer?
Yes. The standing and running skills built at this stage translate directly to competitive cheer levels. Many athletes take intermediate tumbling alongside a team to keep advancing their passes.
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