Ohio Twistars, Columbus

Springboard and foam-board floors, a running track, and trampolines fill the 27,000-square-foot gym that Ohio Twistars calls home. Its staff of professional cheerleading coaches teach students aged 3–18 tumbling, stunting, and other spirited moves on the springy surfaces while also imparting intangibles such as confidence, poise, and self-discipline. In addition to weekly classes, they host cheerleading summer camps and kickboxing and Zumba workouts.