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    • Early Childhood Dance
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      • Performance Dance & Cheer Teams
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Fitness

It’s time to get moving at Rootz!  We pair fitness with fun in our engaging movement-based classes, including gymnastics, yoga, tumbling and more.

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ClassDescriptionLocationAges/GradesSessionMonTueWedThuFriSatSunSign Up
Acro for DancersThis recreational class is designed to focus on flexibility and strength while also learning important skills such as front/back walkovers, different variations of cartwheels, leaps, handstands and more all with seamless movements allowing for graceful motions that are incorporated into choreography.Vernon HillsGrade 1+Fall 20254:00-5:00pm12:00-1:00pmSign Up Now
CheerleadingThis recreational class is designed for participants who want to learn about the sport and how to execute all elements of cheer. Cheer will focus on the basics including team building, motions, jumps, stunting and executing technique. This class requires either cheer shoes or a clean pair of gym shoes (not every day shoes).Deerfield4-6 yearsFall 20254:00-4:50pm4:00-4:50pm1:50-2:40pmSign Up Now
CheerleadingThis recreational class is designed for participants who want to learn about the sport and how to execute all elements of cheer. Cheer will focus on the basics including team building, motions, jumps, stunting and executing technique. This class requires either cheer shoes or a clean pair of gym shoes (not every day shoes).Vernon Hills4-6 yearsFall 20254:00-4:50pm12:40-1:30pmSign Up Now
CheerleadingThis recreational class is designed for participants who want to learn about the sport and how to execute all elements of cheer. Cheer will focus on the basics including team building, motions, jumps, stunting and executing technique. This class requires either cheer shoes or a clean pair of gym shoes (not every day shoes).Vernon HillsGrade 1-3Fall 20255:00-6:00pmSign Up Now
CheerleadingThis recreational class is designed for participants who want to learn about the sport and how to execute all elements of cheer. Cheer will focus on the basics including team building, motions, jumps, stunting and executing technique. This class requires either cheer shoes or a clean pair of gym shoes (not every day shoes).DeerfieldGrade 1-4Fall 20254:00-4:55pmSign Up Now
CheerleadingThis recreational class is designed for participants who want to learn about the sport and how to execute all elements of cheer. Cheer will focus on the basics including team building, motions, jumps, stunting and executing technique. This class requires either cheer shoes or a clean pair of gym shoes (not every day shoes).DeerfieldGrade K-2Fall 20253:00-3:55pm3:05-4:00pm12:45-1:45pmSign Up Now
CheerleadingThis recreational class is designed for participants who want to learn about the sport and how to execute all elements of cheer. Cheer will focus on the basics including team building, motions, jumps, stunting and executing technique. This class requires either cheer shoes or a clean pair of gym shoes (not every day shoes).Vernon HillsGrade K-2Fall 20255:00-6:00pm9:45-10:45amSign Up Now
Gym Jam: CrawlersFor our youngest little ones, this parent and child class is aimed towards our crawlers, ages 6-12 months. Join us for a 30 minute class, incorporating familiar songs and music, play, and exploration in our gymnasium!Deerfield6-12 monthsFall 202511:30am-12:00pmSign Up Now
Gym Jam: CrawlersFor our youngest little ones, this parent and child class is aimed towards our crawlers, ages 6-12 months. Join us for a 30 minute class, incorporating familiar songs and music, play, and exploration in our gymnasium!Vernon Hills6-12 monthsFall 202511:15-11:45amSign Up Now
Gym Jam: RunnersJoin us for a 45 minute class full of fun while simultaneously exploring basic tumbling skills, and building strength and flexibility. The suggested age for this class is 1.5-2.5, or when they are fully on the move!Deerfield1.5-2.5 yearsFall 20259:30-10:15am10:30-11:15am9:30-10:15amSign Up Now
Gym Jam: RunnersJoin us for a 45 minute class full of fun while simultaneously exploring basic tumbling skills, and building strength and flexibility. The suggested age for this class is 1.5-2.5, or when they are fully on the move!Vernon Hills1.5-2.5 yearsFall 202510:30-11:15am9:30-10:15amSign Up Now
Gym Jam: WalkersGeared to our little ones, this parent and child class is aimed for our “early walkers”, ages 12-18 months. Join us for a 30 minute jam-packed class where the child and loved one together will explore play structures, while enjoying music, tumbling, and more!Deerfield12-18 monthsFall 202510:30-11:00am9:45-10:15amSign Up Now
Gym Jam: WalkersGeared to our little ones, this parent and child class is aimed for our “early walkers”, ages 12-18 months. Join us for a 30 minute jam-packed class where the child and loved one together will explore play structures, while enjoying music, tumbling, and more!Vernon Hills12-18 monthsFall 202510:30-11:00amSign Up Now
Parent & Child YogaThis is a supportive, fun-loving, and active yoga class for children and caregivers. Classes offer poses that encourage and support physical exploration and self-expression. Share in this fun and engaging yoga journey that your child will never forget. We will explore breathing techniques and yoga poses through creative storytelling, playful exercises, and fun music. Yoga mats will be provided or you are welcome to bring your own.Vernon Hills1-3 yearsFall 20259:30-10:15am10:30-11:15amSign Up Now
Pulse: Mini Ninja WarriorsA high energy fitness based class designed to challenge and empower our youngest warriors, our mini ninja warriors enjoy obstacle courses, relay races, noodle wars, fitness challenges and more. We teach kids foundational movement patterns including squats, planks and push ups while also challenging our warriors with fitness abilities such as speed, power and balance. Deerfield3.5-6 yearsFall 20259:00-10:00am9:00-10:00amSign Up Now
Pulse Fitness: Mini Ninja WarriorsA high energy fitness based class designed to challenge and empower our youngest warriors, our mini ninja warriors enjoy obstacle courses, relay races, noodle wars, fitness challenges and more. We teach kids foundational movement patterns including squats, planks and push ups while also challenging our warriors with fitness abilities such as speed, power and balance. DeerfieldGrade K-3Fall 202510:00-11:00amSign Up Now
Stretch & FlexThis conditioning class focuses on overall body awareness through flexibility enhancement, core strengthening, improving range of motion and understanding injury prevention that when all combined, encourage body readiness for acro skills. Vernon HillsGrade 1-4Fall 202510:00-11:00amSign Up Now
Stretch-N-Grow FUNtastic Fitness (Parent & Child)Come burn off some of that toddler energy! Stretch-n-Grow will get your toddler moving in this theme based movement class. Each week your child will be working on their gross motor skills using colorful age-appropriate equipment and up-beat music. Running, jumping, balancing, galloping and throwing are just some of the skills we focus on. Adults will be participating in the activities with their child so dress for action! Closed toe athletic shoes are a must!Deerfield1.5-3 yearsFall 20259:30-10:15amSign Up Now
Stretch-N-Grow FUNtastic Fitness (Parent & Child)Come burn off some of that toddler energy! Stretch-n-Grow will get your toddler moving in this theme based movement class. Each week your child will be working on their gross motor skills using colorful age-appropriate equipment and up-beat music. Running, jumping, balancing, galloping and throwing are just some of the skills we focus on. Adults will be participating in the activities with their child so dress for action! Closed toe athletic shoes are a must!Vernon Hills1.5-3 yearsFall 20259:30-10:15amSign Up Now
Tumbling Students will work on emerging gymnastics skills in an energetic and creative environment. This class is a wonderful place to build strength and flexibility while having fun and learning cool new acrobatic skills.Deerfield3-4.5 yearsFall 20251:00-1:50pm1:00-1:50pm10:30-11:20am or 2:00-2:50pm10:30-11:20am or 1:00-1:50pmSign Up Now
Tumbling Students will work on emerging gymnastics skills in an energetic and creative environment. This class is a wonderful place to build strength and flexibility while having fun and learning cool new acrobatic skills.Vernon Hills3-4.5 yearsFall 20251:00-1:50pm2:00-2:50pm2:00-2:50pm1:00-1:50pm2:00-2:50pmSign Up Now
Tumbling Students will work on emerging gymnastics skills in an energetic and creative environment. This class is a wonderful place to build strength and flexibility while having fun and learning cool new acrobatic skills.Deerfield3.5-5 yearsFall 20252:00-2:50pm2:00-2:50pm9:30-10:20am1:00-1:50pm2:10-3:00pmSign Up Now
Tumbling Students will work on emerging gymnastics skills in an energetic and creative environment. This class is a wonderful place to build strength and flexibility while having fun and learning cool new acrobatic skills.Vernon Hills3.5-5 yearsFall 20252:00-2:50pm1:00-1:50pm1:00-1:50pm2:00-2:50pm1:00-1:50pm2:10-3:00pmSign Up Now
Tumbling I (Beginner) In this class participants will become familiar with the basic skills of floor, such as bridges, back bends,head/handstands, cartwheels/roundoffs, front/back rolls and more. This is a great introductory class of tumbling!Vernon Hills4-6 yearsFall 20251:10-2:00pmSign Up Now
Tumbling I (Beginner) In this class participants will become familiar with the basic skills of floor, such as bridges, back bends,head/handstands, cartwheels/roundoffs, front/back rolls and more. This is a great introductory class of tumbling!DeerfieldGrade K-2Fall 20254:00-4:55pm5:00-5:55pm1:00-2:00pm10:30-11:30amSign Up Now
Tumbling II (Intermediate)To qualify for this level, your child must be able to execute a clean cartwheel, roundoff, handstand and back bend (going down to bridge from standing position) unassisted. In this class, participants will be introduced to more advanced skills such as front/back walkovers and front/back handsprings.DeerfieldGrade 1+Fall 20256:35-7:30pm6:00-6:55pm11:35am-12:30pmSign Up Now
Tumbling III (Advanced Intermediate)To qualify for this class, your child must be able to execute both a front/back walk over on floor unassisted (no spot) and front/back handspring with minimal assistance. In this class, participants will be introduced to more advanced skills such as mastering front/back handsprings and running tumbling.DeerfieldGrade 2+Fall 20257:35-8:30pm6:45-7:45pmSign Up Now
Tumbling IV (Advanced)To qualify for this class, your child must be able to execute a standing back handspring unassisted, front handspring unassisted and a roundoff back handspring unassisted. In this class, participants will learn more advanced skills such as front/back tucks and cross floor sequence tumbling.DeerfieldGrade 3+Fall 20257:00-8:00pmSign Up Now
Tumbling TotsThis class is a gentle introduction to gymnastics in a classroom setting! Students will work on emerging gymnastics skills in an energetic and creative environment. This class is a wonderful place to build strength and flexibility while having fun. We will pull out the mats to learn cool new acrobatic skills while at the same time develop motor coordination. Come tumble with us!Vernon Hills2.5-3.5 yearsFall 202510:30-11:15am9:30-10:15amSign Up Now
Tumbling TotsThis class is a gentle introduction to gymnastics in a classroom setting! Students will work on emerging gymnastics skills in an energetic and creative environment. This class is a wonderful place to build strength and flexibility while having fun. We will pull out the mats to learn cool new acrobatic skills while at the same time develop motor coordination. Come tumble with us!Deerfield2.5-3.5 yearsFall 202510:30-11:15amSign Up Now
YogaJoin us for a supportive, fun-loving, and active yoga class for children. Classes offer poses that encourage and support physical exploration and self-expression. We will explore breathing techniques and yoga poses through creative storytelling, playful exercises, and fun music. Yoga mats will be provided or you are welcome to bring your own.Vernon Hills3-5 yearsFall 202510:30-11:20am9:30-10:20amSign Up Now
YogaJoin us for a supportive, fun-loving, and active yoga class for children. Classes offer poses that encourage and support physical exploration and self-expression. We will explore breathing techniques and yoga poses through creative storytelling, playful exercises, and fun music. Yoga mats will be provided or you are welcome to bring your own.Vernon HillsGrade Pre K-2Fall 20254:15-5:15pmSign Up Now
Yoga by Movement JunkiesJoin us on a yoga journey that your child will never forget! with Miss Robin from Movement Junkies. We will use breathing techniques, learn yoga poses, increase flexibility and strength, develop coordination, and explore relaxation tools. DeerfieldGrade Pre K-3Fall 20254:15-5:15pm4:00-5:00pmSign Up Now

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