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Dance, Gymnastics and Cheer Gear terms, explained
Short, plain definitions of the words you'll see on product pages and spec sheets. Each one links to a guide when there's more to know.
A
- Air track
- An inflatable tumbling mat. Read the guide →
B
- Barre
- A horizontal bar used for ballet exercises. Read the guide →
C
- Cheese mat
- An incline wedge mat for tumbling drills. Read the guide →
D
- Dowel grip
- A bar grip with a small rod that helps hold the bar. Read the guide →
- Drop-stitch
- Construction that keeps inflatable mats flat. Read the guide →
F
- Finger grips
- Grooves under cheer shoe soles for stunting. Read the guide →
- Floor beam
- A balance beam that sits just above the floor. Read the guide →
- Flyer
- The cheerleader lifted in a stunt. Read the guide →
- Full sole
- A ballet shoe with one continuous sole. Read the guide →
P
- Panel mat
- A folding gymnastics mat made of foam panels. Read the guide →
- Pointe shoes
- Shoes with a stiff box and shank for dancing on the toes. Read the guide →
S
- Split sole
- A ballet shoe with separate heel and ball pads. Read the guide →