Francis Holland School, Regent’s Park - Gymnastics
We are delighted to provide specialist gymnastics classes for pupils at Francis Holland School, Regent’s Park.
At Dakodas, we believe that excellent gymnastics training should go hand in hand with confidence, enjoyment and encouragement. Our classes help children develop strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and body control within a safe, positive and supportive environment.
Pupils will work progressively on a variety of gymnastics skills, including balances, rolls, jumps, handstands, cartwheels, vaulting and tumbling.
Gymnastics clubs
Tuesday – Vault & Tumble
This energetic class focuses on developing the strength, confidence and technique needed for vaulting and tumbling.
Children will work progressively on:
- Safe take-offs and landings
- Rolls and tumbling sequences
- Handstands and cartwheels
- Jumps and travelling movements
- Vaulting technique
- Strength, flexibility and coordination
Thursday – Gymnastics
Classes take place in the Blue Gym.
This class introduces and develops a broad range of gymnastics skills through carefully structured exercises, individual challenges and supported progressions.
Children will work on:
- Floor-based gymnastics
- Balances and controlled movements
- Rolls, handstands and cartwheels
- Jumps and safe landings
- Strength and flexibility
- Linking movements into short sequences
What to wear
Children should wear:
- A gymnastics leotard; or
- A fitted sports top with leggings or fitted shorts
- Bare feet during the class
- Long hair tied neatly and securely away from the face
Loose clothing, dresses, skirts, jeans and clothing with zips, buckles or other hard fastenings are not suitable for gymnastics.
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Why does ballet uniform matter?
Wearing the correct ballet uniform is an important part of ballet training.
Suitable clothing allows our teachers to:
- See posture and body alignment clearly
- Teach ballet technique safely and accurately
- Correct movements effectively
- Encourage good ballet habits from the beginning
- Help every child progress with confidence
It also helps children understand the structure and expectations of a ballet class and gives them a wonderful sense of belonging to their club.
- See posture and body alignment clearly
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What to Bring
- A named water bottle
- All ballet shoes and clothing are clearly named
- Long hair is tied securely away from the face. A ballet bun would be amazing, but we understand this may not be possible at the start of a school day, so please ensure your child has a hair tie to tie their hair up.
- Jewellery and watches are removed before class
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About Dakodas
Dakodas provides exceptional dance, gymnastics and performing arts education for children aged 1–18 across London.
Our specialist teachers combine high-quality technical training with a kind and encouraging approach. Every child is supported to develop confidence, discipline, creativity, resilience and a genuine love of the performing arts.
