GREATER DALTON'S ONLY ARTISTIC GYMNASTIC PROGRAM THAT FOLLOWS AAU AND USA GYMNASTICS SKILLS, DISCIPLINES AND PROGRESSIONS!

FROM THE DIRECTOR

For the school age student, the Guild offers developmental gymnastics classes based on skill progression and achievement. Students learn in a disciplined and enthusiastic atmosphere with an emphasis on safety. In addition to degreed and certified instructors, the Guild's studio is equipped with a state-of-the-art foam tumbling floor, balance beams, vault trainer table, a regulation bar, and skill building shapes and mats to aid in progressive development.
          
Involving your child in gymnastics at an early age can be an extremely rewarding experience. Along with an hour of fun and frolic, children are able to experience how their body moves, socialize with other children and enjoy the thrill of learning a new skill while building muscular strength, coordination and cardiovascular endurance. For those whose future includes dance at the Guild, the tumbling program grounds children in their sense of motion and grace.

Not only can the program be tremendously enjoyable for kids, but parents love to watch as the little ones gain confidence and a sense of identity in the process. We are proud that our program is structured to instill in children a love of exercise and healthy eating. Get fit, eat well and live long!

-Minnette Lusk

GYMNASTICS DIRECTOR AND INSTRUCTORS

Director, Minnette Lusk originally joined the Guild as an instructor in tumbling, movement, and wellness classes.  She has a diverse background in gymnastics, exercise, and wellness programming.  Minnette comes to the Guild with a BS in Exercise Physiology from Brigham Young University and has over 16 years in the sports, health and fitness industry in a variety of roles including cardiac rehabilitation, physical therapy, personal and group fitness training/programming, athletic coaching, and wellness programming.  She has worked as an Exercise Physiologist for Oconee Physical Therapy in Seneca, SC and assisted the start up of Carolina Pines Cardiac Rehab in Hartsville, SC before moving to Dalton.  Also, Minnette coached competitive and recreational gymnastics at Upstate Gymnastics in Pendleton, SC where she taught children from 18 months to 18 years gymnastic skills including, balance, coordination, tumbling, and all apparatus. Minnette spent six years developing and instructing various fitness classes at the Bradley Wellness Center and coaching gymnastics program as well as adult and child wellness programs for the local community. Minnette has introduced "The Art of Living Well for Mind, Body and Spirit!" at the Guild. Cerifications include: AFAA, CPR, First Aid, Pilates, Yoga, Cardio Cycling, and Functioning Training, AAU and USA gymnastics coach. Minnette is proud that she runs the only USA Gymnastics program in greater Dalton and has been in the forefront of offering some of the most result-oriented fitness programming in our area for adults and children.

Amanda Walker comes to the Guild with an extensive and diverse background in multiple art disciplines. Amanda began gymnastics and ballet at the age of three. She trained and competed in gymnastics through levels 9 and 10 at Morning Star Gymnastics in tennessee. She has been a USGF Junior Olympian competing in local, national, and international meets. She has previous gymnastics coaching experience at Premiere Athletics of Tennessee. She focused on the 3 and 4 year olds and co-coached the competitive level 4 team. Aside from gymnastics, Amanda has experience in competitive dance competing in both UDA and NDA.