Willow Tree Gymnastics Academy

My oldest daughter has been going here since early 2011. She loves it! Thinking about moving her into level 1 gymnastics maybe next year, I can tell she is not ready for the competing side of gymnastics. My youngest daughter is in preschool, she loves it to. Although, I wish the classes were longer for her. I will move her into the 3 year old class as soon as I can. The fees are so-so, although, I am not too happy with the registration fee of $30. But, they are learning, and that is what matters in the end. I love the small classes; they are probably the best, so there is more attention to the kids. My oldest will be in the backhand spring clinic that meets once a month, so I am excited to see how fast she learns that. She is scared about flipping backwards and what not more

I'm a gymnast who attends Willow Tree and I have to say it has been a wonderful experience for me! MOst of the other comments are by parents of the students. But I'm a first-hand student. I know what it's really like to be out on the mats working hard. It is difficult and trying at times, but when I finally do a new skill, it feels like I can fly, and it gives me motivation to learn other tricks! The coaches take gymnastics and the safety of those who participate in it seriously, without being mean. It's great and anyone thinking about joining, should!!! :) Pros: Wonderful instruction! Nice -yet serious- coaches. Cons: You must be serious about gymnastics- its not playtime more

I have 2 children who have been at Willow Tree for 3 years now. Started in the preschool gym and now on the team. I am extremely impressed with the level of instruction and ability to keep it fun for the kids. My kids are disappointed when it is not a gymnastics night. They have a great time and are really doing well. I have 11 years personal experience as a gymnast and would have loved to have had Willow Tree around when I was ""gymming."" more

To make a very long story short, my son and I were attending a ""Mommy and Me"" preschool gymnastics class at Willow Tree Gymnastics. In less than a year of us attending the class, there were 3 different instructors--a very difficult transition for children this young. One evening an unfamiliar face--now a 4th instuctor-- appeared out of nowhere. This instructor overstepped the regular instructor who was present, trying to run the class in a completely different style than what the 2 and 3 year old students were used to. After being in the preschool gym for less than a minute, she raised her voice at the children and parents, demanded us to follow HER rules and routines, and completely ruined our enjoyment of the class BEFORE she even took the time to introduce herself!! Miss Patti, as she is known at WIllow Tree, is said to be a very popular preschool teacher, yet being a teacher myself, I did not find anything developmentally appropriate in the way she interacted with the children, nor in her expectations for these children who have never even attended organized activities prior to this one. Upon trying to speak to the owner of Willow Tree, Ruth Limani, about this situation, I was met with complete disrespect and lack of professionalism. After letting the dust settle for a few days, I attempted to email Ms. Limani and later called the gymnastics club to try to discuss the situation and keep it from happening again to others. I have yet to speak to Ms. Limani. She has never returned my emails or phone calls. From what I can see, she has a very nice business going at Willow Tree Gymastics despite her poor attitude and terrible care of her customers. As most adults know, running from problems and not caring for others whose lives are linked with yours can only cause deeper troubles and ""Unfortunate Situations"". I hope anyone enrolling a preschooler in a gymnastics class thinks twice before choosing WIllow Tree. more