Dominique Dawes Academy

Dominique Dawes Academy offers recreational gymnastics, junior gymnastics, ninja classes, tumbling classes, homeschool classes, competitive gymnastics, Ninja & Tumbling Combo, and Ninja & Gymnastics Combo. The program includes climbing, jumping, obstacle-course activities, strength, agility, coordination, body control, tumbling progressions, gymnastics progressions, bars, beam, floor, mats, and tumble track. Recreational Gymnastics is beginner-friendly and non-competitive, and Junior Gymnastics serves toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, and young children.

Programs

• Recreational Gymnastics — 6-13+ years · Beginner-friendly, non-competitive gymnastics classes; all skill levels are welcome.
• Junior Gymnastics — 18 months-6 years · Classes for toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, and young children; adults participate in Seeds and students must be potty trained for Seedlings.
• Ninja Classes — Classes focused on climbing, jumping, obstacle-course activities, strength, agility, coordination, and body control.
• Tumbling Classes — Classes to develop strength, flexibility, and tumbling progression skills for cheer, acro, and gymnastics.
• Homeschool Classes — Daytime gymnastics and Ninja fitness classes for homeschool families.
• Competitive Gymnastics — Xcel competitive gymnastics team program.
• Ninja & Tumbling Combo — Combo class blending Ninja training with tumbling progressions.
• Ninja & Gymnastics Combo — Combo class blending Ninja activities with gymnastics progressions.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–13 years old

About the provider

Dominique opened her first academy in Clarksburg, MD in July 2020, followed by a second location in Rockville, MD in April 2023. The mission is to develop happy, active and strong kids by fostering their physical, emotional, and social development. Dominique Dawes is a three-time Olympian, a Gold Medal Olympic Gymnast, a member of the Magnificent Seven in the 1996 Olympic Games, and was inducted into the USA Olympic Hall of Fame in 2008. In Fall 2023, she was inducted into the Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame.

Month-to-month commitment; sibling and multi-class discounts; flexible make-up policy; preschool classes, school closure camps, kids' night out, birthday parties, and open gym are also mentioned. Seeds requires adult participation; Seedlings students must be potty trained; intermediate and advanced gymnastics require skill requirements and instructor recommendation.

What families say

“We have only been going to Ninja classes for 2 weeks but I’ve never seen my daughter so excited and engaged. She loves all the coaches, especially Coach Sam, and has been asking me to go to ninja class every day. I’m so happy to have found this gym!” — Jessica Megaw

Last updated October 29, 2026.