Tumbling & Dance Workshops

Mackay Gymnastics is excited to welcome two Danish coaches for an incredible opportunity for athletes and coaches to learn, develop new skills and be inspired!

These specialist workshops are perfect for kids who love gymnastics or dance, want to learn new skills, build confidence and take their tumbling and performance to the next level.

The workshops will be designed to support athletes across a range of levels, from beginner tumbling foundations through to advanced and elite tumbling skills. Running alongside the tumbling workshops will be dance workshops focused on rhythm, timing, musicality, posture and performance quality. Dance workshops are suitable for TeamGym, Performance, Acrobatic, WAG and general gymnasts who want to improve how they move, connect to music and perform routines with confidence.

🎟️ Workshop Packages Available: Each package includes 1 Tumbling + 1 Dance Workshop at a discounted price!

Tumbling Workshops

Choose the level that best suits your athlete:

Beginner Tumble (1hr) - This workshop will focus on developing a strong round off and the foundations for handsprings. Prerequisite to attend: Athletes must be able to cartwheel.

Intermediate Tumble (1.5hr) - focusing on developing flics, front saltos and back saltos. Athletes will work on progressions, shaping, take-off, landing and drills to build confidence and technical quality. Prerequisite to attend: Athletes must have a strong round off and already be working on flic and salto drills.

Advanced Tumble (1.5hr) - This workshop will focus on front and back layouts, connection work including round off flic layout, and handspring front salto/layout progressions. Prerequisite to attend: Athletes must be competent in round off flic salto and front salto.

Elite Tumble (1.5hr) - focusing on twisting skills both front and back, double backs and double fronts. Athletes will work on advanced progressions, shapes, take-off, landing control and skill development. Prerequisite to attend: Athletes must have competent layouts and be working towards double saltos. This workshop is suitable for Level 7 and above athletes as a minimum. Exceptions may apply for trampoline and tumbling athletes.

Dance Workshops

These workshops are suitable for TeamGym, Performance, Acrobatic, WAG and general gymnastics and dance athletes.

Dance workshops will focus on:

• Rhythm and timing

• Musical skills

• Posture and body line

• Presentation and expression

• Performance quality

• How to perform a routine with confidence

Coach Training Opportunity

Coaches are welcome to attend the workshops as a professional development opportunity. The sessions will provide valuable ideas for progressions, technical development, athlete preparation and performance training.

Limited spots available — don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn from international coaches!