Element4 Athletics offers structured, skill-based tumbling classes for every level — from a child taking their first cartwheel to an athlete training elite passes. Our coaches bring gymnastics and competitive cheer expertise to every class, with training methods that build real skills the safe way.
🌱 All Experience
🌬️ All Skills
🔥 Competitive
💧 All Ages
8+
Years of Coaching
3+
Age group we start training
100%
CPR / First Aid Certified Coaching Staff
air+spring
Two-surface training system: air floor for learning, spring floor for performance. The only gym in the area doing both.
We don't just run tumbling classes — we run a structured progression program built on gymnastics fundamentals, proper body mechanics, and the confidence that comes from real skill mastery. Here's what makes our program different.
Athletes are placed in classes based on their current skill level — not just their age. This means every student in a class is working on the same progression, drills stay relevant, and no athlete is held back or pushed too fast.
Coach Natalie spent 8 years as a competitive gymnastics head coach before co-founding Element4. She brings the technical depth of gymnastics — body position, mechanics, progressive drills — to every tumbling class. That's a rare level of expertise at a cheer gym.
We're one of the only gyms in the Lafayette area using air floor and air mat surfaces for skill learning. Athletes master new skills on a softer, lower-impact surface before moving to the spring floor — reducing injury risk and fear of new skills.
Our competition spring floor matches what athletes use at cheerleading and gymnastics competitions. Once a skill is mastered safely on the air floor, it's transferred to the spring floor — so athletes are always prepared to perform when it counts.
The biggest block in tumbling isn't physical — it's mental. Our coaches are trained to build the psychological side of skill development: how to manage fear, how to trust your body, and how to approach a new skill with focus rather than anxiety.
Most gyms have one floor. We have two — and that difference changes everything about how athletes learn. Our air floor and air mats from Air Track Factory, Air Track US, and Air Track Italia create a softer surface that reduces body impact during the most vulnerable phase of skill development: learning something new.
Our Glory & Power competition spring floor matches competition surfaces across the country. When a skill is ready for performance, athletes move to the spring floor and experience the exact rebound and feel they'll compete on.
Air Track Factory
Air Track US
Glory & Power Spring Floor
Athletes learn new skills on our air floor, a softer inflatable surface that absorbs impact, reduces fear, and allows for more repetitions—helping them progress faster and safer.
Once skills are mastered on the air floor, athletes transition to our competition spring floor to build confidence and consistency on the same surface used in competition.
Training on both surfaces helps athletes learn faster, build confidence, and arrive better prepared for competition—from their first cartwheel to their first full.
Every class meets athletes exactly where they are. Not sure which level fits? Contact us and a coach will help you choose — no pressure, no judgment.
Available Fridays + Select Weekends
Call us at (337) 551-9917
Private lessons give athletes one-on-one time with Coach Sarina or Coach Natalie — focused entirely on breaking through a specific skill plateau, preparing for tryouts or competitions, or fast-tracking development between group classes. Available Fridays and select weekends at our Broussard facility.
Private lessons are available to both Element4 members and non-members. Contact us for scheduling and current pricing.
Tumbling classes can feel like a big commitment — especially if your athlete has never set foot on a gym floor before. We get it. Below are the questions we hear most from parents and athletes before their first class at Element4. If you don't see your question here, reach out directly at info@element4athletics.com — Coach Sarina or Coach Natalie will get back to you personally. No automated responses, no runaround. Just two coaches who genuinely want to help you figure out if this is the right fit for your family.
We welcome athletes starting as young as crawling age through our Mommy & Me class. Formal tumbling classes begin around age 3–4 in our Beginner program. There's no upper age limit — our Adult Tumble class is open to adults 18+ of any experience level.
If you're unsure, just contact us. We'll ask a few questions about your athlete's current skills and help you determine the best starting point. You can also watch the skills list for each level above — if your athlete has most of the skills in one level, they're ready for the next. We'd rather place an athlete one level lower and let them gain confidence than push them too fast.
This varies significantly by athlete — body strength, flexibility, fear level, and how often they practice all factor in. On average, athletes with solid foundational skills who attend class consistently typically achieve their back handspring within 2–6 months. Our two-surface training method (air floor then spring floor) specifically accelerates this timeline by removing fear as a barrier.
Absolutely not. Tumbling classes at Element4 are open to all athletes — cheerleaders, gymnasts, dancers, football players, martial artists, and anyone else who wants to learn. The skills are universal and the benefits (strength, flexibility, body awareness, confidence) transfer to every sport.
Fitted athletic wear is best — leggings or athletic shorts and a fitted top. Avoid loose or baggy clothing as it can interfere with coaches spotting. Tumbling is done barefoot or in cheer shoes. No jeans, zippers, or jewelry. Hair should be pulled back securely.
Safety is our highest priority. Our two-surface training system (air floor for learning, spring floor for performance) is specifically designed to reduce injury risk. All coaches are CPR/First Aid certified and background checked. We maintain strict student-to-coach ratios and use proper spotting for all skills. Skill progression is methodical and never rushed — we do not push athletes to attempt skills they aren't ready for.
Yes — and we've designed a class specifically for them. Adult bodies respond differently than children's, and our Adult Tumble class accounts for that with appropriate progressions, flexibility work, and an encouraging environment. We have adults in their 20s, 30s, and 40s successfully learning new skills every week. It takes slightly longer than it does for kids, but it's absolutely achievable — and incredibly rewarding.
All recreational tumbling classes are $85 per month for one one-hour class per week. This includes coaching, use of all equipment (spring floor, air floor, mats), and access to open gym during class hours. There is no additional equipment fee. A drop-in rate of $20 per class is available for those not ready to commit monthly. Private lessons are priced separately — contact us for current rates.
The mat is ready. Placements and classes begin soon — claim your athlete's spot at Element4 Athletics today!"
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