PRIVATE LESSONS

Fast-Track Your Progress with Private Lessons

Private Lessons give athletes the one-on-one attention they need to reach their tumbling goals faster and with confidence. Whether you’re working toward your first cartwheel or refining elite-level passes, our expert coaches and tutors customize each session to your unique needs so you can learn safely, efficiently, and at your own pace.

Overview

Private Lessons are designed for athletes who want individualized coaching and faster skill progression. Each session is tailored to your goals—whether you’re building foundational skills, unlocking a back handspring, advancing twisting skills, or sharpening technique for performance. With focused drills, hands-on corrections, and personalized feedback, athletes experience faster, safer improvement than in a group setting.

Ideal for:

Beginners building confidence and body awareness

Intermediate athletes working toward handsprings and tucks

Advanced tumblers needing precision, power, or mental confidence

Athletes preparing for evaluations, team placements, or competitions

A Dakota Spirit athlete participating in a private lesson.

What to Expect

Personalized Skill Plan

Every lesson focuses on the exact skills you want to improve.

One-on-One Coaching

Direct, hands-on instruction from an experienced coach or tutor.

Flexible Scheduling

Book one session or build a consistent training plan.

Skill Progression Focus

Targeted drills, spotting, and technique refinement.

Supportive Environment

Safe progressions, positive feedback, and confidence building.

Types of Private Lessons

A one on one private lesson with a coach and Dakota Spirit athlete.

Private Lessons - Certified Coach

One-on-one instruction with a certified Dakota Spirit coach tailored to your athlete’s individual goals. Perfect for developing new tumbling skills, improving technique, or gaining confidence through focused, personalized feedback.

What to Expect:

  • Customized skill plans based on your athlete’s goals

  • High-level technical correction and safe progressions

  • Support for all levels—from foundational skills through advanced tumbling

  • A private, distraction-free learning environment

Cost:

  • 30-minute session

    • Members: $45

    • Non-Members: $50

  • 60-minute session

    • Members: $70

    • Non-Members: $80

A Dakota Spirit athlete practicing with a Tumbling Tutor.

Tumbling Tutors

One-on-one lessons taught by highly trained current athletes. Ideal for extra help between classes and focused support on beginner through back handspring-level skills. Tumbling Tutors bridge the gap between weekly classes and private lessons—giving athletes the best of both worlds: focused feedback with the motivation and confidence.

What to Expect:

  • 30-minute sessions for targeted, efficient training

  • Instructors are trained extensively to work safely with younger athletes

  • Skill focus includes beginner fundamentals through back handsprings

  • A confidence-building and budget-friendly way to supplement weekly classes

Cost:

  • Members: $20 per 30-minute session

  • Non-Members: $25 per 30-minute session

A Dakota Spirit stunt group lesson.

Stunt Group Lessons

Small-group stunt training led by expert coaches, designed to refine technique, timing, communication, and confidence for flyers, bases, and back spots.

What to Expect:

  • Skill development in grips, holds, transitions, body positions, and sequences

  • Focused work on technique and teamwork within your group

  • Safe, coach-led stunt progressions in a controlled environment

  • Ideal for partner stunt groups or full stunt groups training together

Cost:

  • $20 per athlete (60-minute session)

A coach talking with a young Dakota Spirit athlete.

How to Book a Private Lesson or Tumbling Tutor

1.

Contact our Tumbling Director

2.

Share your goals and availability.

3.

We’ll match you with a coach or tutor who fits your needs.

4.

Schedule your session and get ready to train!

Cancellation Policy

Lessons must be canceled at least 24 hours in advance to avoid being charged.

Ready to Level Up Your Skills?

Get personalized coaching that helps you progress faster and safely. Book your private lesson today!