Gym Wheel
Lead by CircEsteem’s Artistic Director and 8-time World Champion Wolfgang Bientzle, CircEsteem’s Gym Wheel program was one of the first in the United States when it started in 2004 and continues to be the best in the country. Students work in all three disciplines – straight line, spiral, and vault. Some students take gym wheel classes just for fun, while others work towards competing at the National and International levels. All students will get focused, individualized instruction from our certified Gym Wheel coaches.
Youth Beginner – Saturday 9:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. $160 for 8 week session
Beginner Gym Wheel is open to all students over the age of 8. Students will be introduced to all three disciplines and will work to master basic skills. Beginner Gym Wheel meets once a week. The students are coached by Wolfgang Bientzle and CircEsteem’s Gym Wheel coaches, all of whom have been certified by the International Gym Wheel Federation.
Youth Advanced – Wednesday 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. & Saturday 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. $210 for 8 week session
After successfully mastering the skills introduced in Beginner Gym Wheel, students will be invited to join Advanced Gym Wheel where they will work on tricks with higher degrees of difficulty and will begin develop partner skills on the wheel as well as working on solo and group routines. Our Advanced Wheel students will have opportunities to perform all over the city of Chicago as well participate in Gym Wheel coaching training.
Youth Competitive –Students who demonstrate an ability and dedication to the gym wheel will be invited by Wolfgang to join our Competitive Gym Wheel program. The focus of the competitive program is to develop skills with the goal of competing in the annual U.S. Gym Wheel Championships and biannual Gym Wheel World Championships.