I'm in a tumbling class that starts tomorrow and its a class for people who have their backhandsprings already but i dont... i need a spot with mine because i just started tumbling. theres also a class for people learning backhandsprings still but theyre all 5 years old and im 16.. the ones in the more advanced class are closer to my age so im having anxiety and idk what to do.. i dont want to be made fun of or kicked out for not having my backhandspring

I have almost the same problem! I'm 18 and I don't have a back handspring yet, but I'm working towards competitive cheerleading. I signed up for a cheer/tumbling class and it starts on Wednesday. I'm hoping I can just get the back hand spring, and move on to competitive cheer. But like you, I'm also worried about being made fun of for being "too old to cheer". I say just focus on what you need and want to accomplish and then work towards it. If those girls in the class already have theirs, then maybe make friends with them and ask them if they could give you some pointers. I'm sure nobody will make fun of you since everybody has to start somewhere and we're all beginners at some point. Everybody has stuff to work on when it comes to tumbling and cheerleading. Even the best of the best. So, don't beat yourself up about it! Just stay positive! Sorry this was so long! (:

Best of luck! (:

I was in that position as well, the best thing to do is to not care what other people think, because I know that taking a class with the little kids is hard because it is slow paced, if possible you should ask about private lessons but they can be expensive sometimes, I would go to the advanced class though.

Don't worry. I had to go to a class like that and I knew NOTHING! It is okay to be nervous.And the girl's should understand what your going through. They have all been beginners like you before. I wish you luck! I am also going to a new tumbling place!

Have a private talk with the teacher/coach