Level 2 is when things start to feel more like a real gymnastics routine. Gymnasts move past basic rolls and candlesticks and begin learning full turns, leap passes, split jumps, and their very first bridge kick-over. It’s a big step forward in both skill and performance.
Starting with Focus and Flow
The gymnast begins standing tall with feet side by side. Their dominant arm goes behind their back, and the other arm stretches out to the side. Their eyes should look straight down that arm to set their focus.
When the music starts, there’s a short pause. Coach Victoria tells her students to think, “wait, wait, wait.” Then they begin moving.
The first pose is a rounded contraction. They bend their knees, press their fingers together, and round their upper body like they’re bracing for a gentle punch to the stomach. After that, they straighten their legs and open their arms out to the sides in a wide T. Then the arms rise overhead while the front foot points forward to show direction.
Acro Section and Kneeling Pose
Now it’s time to move. The gymnast steps into a mountain climber (or lunge) and does a cartwheel. After landing with feet together, they stretch tall, then roll backward into a push-up position.
From there, they tuck their knees in, raise their arms to a crown, then sweep them behind as they sit back into a kneeling pose. One hand goes on the hip, the other lifts up into a soft crown shape. They finish by looking over their dominant shoulder.
Turn Sequence with Strong Balance
After the pose, the gymnast points their non-dominant foot forward to set direction. They step forward, lift the other leg into a high passé, and hold their arms in a rounded shape to help with balance.
From the passé, they step forward again and rise onto tiptoes. Coach Victoria reminds them to press through the heel, middle of the foot, then the toe. That helps with control and reduces wobbling. After turning on tiptoes, they drop their heels, step forward, and click the back foot behind to create a lock stand. The arms hug across the chest to finish the turn.
Leap Pass and Pose
Now comes a leap sequence. The gymnast points their non-dominant foot to show direction. This foot stays on the ground to prep for a chasse, which starts with the “silly foot” so the leap can happen on the strong leg.
They chasse, bend deeply, and leap forward with straight legs. After landing, they take a step and pause in a pose with both arms crossed in front of the body. The back foot should be pointed and legs straight.
Crown, Plie, and Split Jump
After the pose, the gymnast brings their feet together and lifts the arms into a crown. They lower into a controlled plié, making sure their shoulders, hips, and heels stay in line.
From that bent position, they explode into a split jump. The arms lift up during the jump and settle back down as they land. After the landing, the arms drop to the sides and the gymnast stands tall, ready for the final part of the routine.
Final Tumbling and Kick-Over
The gymnast moves into a mountain climber or lunge and performs a handstand. They may step their feet together at the top or land in a lunge, depending on the coach’s style. After that, they go into a candlestick and roll into a pike sit with tight, straight legs.
From the sit, they lie down and prepare for a bridge. They push up and then kick over, stepping the feet together at the end. They stand up into a crown, rise to tiptoes, and finish with a soft pose.
The final pose is simple but elegant. One hand rests on the hip, and the other gently presses forward near the shoulder. The wrist is relaxed, and the fingers flick forward slightly while the chin lifts. This gives the routine a graceful and confident ending.
