Our Parkour Programs
Playformance Parkour is a one-of-a-kind movement program which playfully explores parkour in a warm and supportive community. Through rigorous exercise and play, we focus on building parkour skills, achieving personal growth, and strengthening community.
At Playformance, parkour is for everyone. Our coaches serve the whole student and focus on the specific developmental needs of each age group. Classes available for kids ages 4-18.
Here are all of our offerings!
Age 4
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Ages 5-7
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Ages 7-9
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Ages 9-11
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Ages 12-18
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Cole Lanning, Director of Parkour
Four years as a camper, Nine years as a coach.
"Passionate about giving our students the confidence and skills to face obstacles in parkour and in life."
If you have questions contact
cole@playformancetucson.com
Parkour for Preschoolers
Preschool Parkour is a play-based movement program specifically designed to meet the physical and developmental needs of children 4 years old. Coaches and curriculum focus on building connections between coach and child, having fun with peers, and expanding foundational physical literacy skills.
Preschool Parkour
Mondays 3:00 - 3:50pm
Who: All kids ages 4 to 5 and a half looking for an active movement class and introduction to parkour skills and terminology. Led by our experienced parkour and early childhood coaching team.
What we learn: Parkour movements include running, climbing, swinging, vaulting, jumping, rolling, quadrupedal movement (crawling) and much more! Students will develop listening skills and learn how to participate in a group setting while having fun and getting LOTS of exercise.
Prerequisite: Children must be fully potty trained and able to separate from their caregiver in a supportive environment. Caregivers are encouraged to stay on-site or near if needed but are not allowed in the classroom.
Wondering if this is the right class? Email Cole@playformancetucson.com and we will help you find the perfect fit for your child!
Parkour for Ages 5,6,7
A perfect class for 5-7 aged students to learn, play, and discover the magic of Playformance Parkour! In this small group class, students learn body confidence, safety awareness, and exciting foundational parkour skills. Our skilled coaches focus on helping kids fall in love with movement and play while building a strong community of friends.
Itty Bitty Parkour
Meets once a week
Mondays 3:00-4:00pm
Mondays 4:30-5:30pm
Saturdays 11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Who is it for?: All people aged 5-7 ready for an active hour of fun and learning! This is a drop-off class. No prerequisites. Class may be repeated. This class meets once a week.
What do we learn?: This class is an introduction to parkour terminology and foundations. Our play-based curriculum includes running, climbing, swinging, vaulting, jumping, landing, rolling, quadrupedal movement (crawling) and much more! Classes consist of an hour of playful parkour learning, obstacle courses, group challenges, and drills. Students will develop valuable listening skills and learn how to participate in a group setting while having fun and getting LOTS of exercise.
Why is Playformance right for your child?: Parkour is a dynamic and inclusive sport that teaches whole body coordination used in all types of movement and athletic practices. At Playformance, we focus on the success of each student and help students grow to be good classmates and friends. We believe in play and know children learn and grow best when they are playing.
Note: Children are encouraged to repeat this class multiple times while in this age range. Each and every class is completely different and exciting and children benefit greatly from the relationships they build with their coaches and peers through multiple sessions.
Wondering if this is the right class? Email Anna@playformancetucson.com or Cole@playformancetucson.com and we will help you find the perfect fit for your child!
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Itty Bitty Team
Meets twice a week
Mondays 4:30-5:30 AND Saturdays 11:45-12:45pm
Who is it for?: Kids between the ages of 5-7 who are interested in practicing parkour and being at Playformance TWICE a week. We recommend your child go through a minimum of one session of our once a week Itty Bitty Class as a prerequisite, but it is not 100% necessary. Itty Bitty Team is for enthusiastic athletes who love playing and are ready for more challenge.
What do we learn?: This team builds on parkour terminology and foundations. Our play-based curriculum includes running, climbing, swinging, vaulting, jumping, landing, rolling, quadrupedal movement (crawling) and much more! Students continue to practice how to participate in a group setting while having fun and getting LOTS of exercise. Curriculum will be play based and age appropriate while offering more challenge to the students.
Why is Playformance right for your child?: Parkour is a dynamic and inclusive sport that teaches whole body coordination used in all types of movement and athletic practices. At Playformance, we focus on the success of each student and help students grow to be good classmates and friends. We believe in play and know children learn and grow best when they are playing.
Wondering if this is the right class? Email Anna@playformancetucson.com or Cole@playformancetucson.com and we will help you find the perfect fit for your child!
Parkour for Ages 7-9
Youth Parkour One
Meets once a week
Thursdays 4:30-5:30pm
or
Saturdays 11:45-12:45pm
Who is it for?: For kids ages 7-9, new to parkour or looking to build their existing parkour skills. No prerequisites. Class may be repeated.
What do we learn?: Youth One Parkour is a supportive and challenging parkour class perfect for all levels. At this age, kids are ready for more challenges and structure in their play and are truly learning how to work and play together. Playformance Youth Parkour class features a curriculum focused on play and creativity through movement. We teach kids how to overcome any obstacle with a playful mindset. Our students will learn to seek out challenges that will test them physically and mentally. Through facing these challenges, they build a solid fitness foundation of strength, flexibility, balance, control, creativity, and discipline. In our classes students play challenging games with others to help grow their social and physical skills. We view parkour as a team sport and teach our students to support and encourage each other through their challenges.
Note: Thursday students who are craving more Playformance time can stay for Open Gym from 5:45-7pm! Kids are welcome to wait in our lounge for Open Gym to start. (Open Gym is an additional fee)
Wondering if this is the right class? Email Cole@playformancetucson.com and we will help you find the perfect fit for your child!
Junior Team
Meets twice a week
Wednesdays 5:40 - 6:40 & Thursdays 4:30-6:00pm
Who is it for?: For kids ages 7-9, looking for extra challenge and practice in an outdoor environment. No prior parkour experience is required.
Wednesdays 5:40-6:40 at Playformance, and Thursdays at Himmel Park, 4:15-5:45.
Both classes will be led by Coach Austin. Wednesdays features our normal Parkour 1 curriculum at a faster pace with a higher emphasis on team building.
Thursday classes are parkour adventures through Himmel Park. Students can expect to climb trees, vault through the playgrounds, flip into the wood chips and play large field games.
What do we learn?: At this age, kids are ready for more challenges and structure in their play and are truly learning how to work and play together. Playformance Youth Parkour class features a curriculum focused on play and creativity through movement. We teach kids how to overcome any obstacle with a playful mindset. Our students will learn to seek out challenges that will test them physically and mentally. Through facing these challenges, they build a solid fitness foundation of strength, flexibility, balance, control, creativity, and discipline. In our classes students play challenging games with others to help grow their social and physical skills. We view parkour as a team sport and teach our students to support and encourage each other through their challenges.
Wondering if this is the right class? Email Cole@playformancetucson.com and we will help you find the perfect fit for your child!
Parkour Classes & Teams for Ages 9-12
Parkour Two
Meets once a week with two options
Wednesdays 5:40 - 6:40
or
Thursdays 4:30 - 5:30
Who: Open to all aged 9-11, all skill levels welcome. No prerequisites.
What we learn: At Playformance Youth Parkour Two, students expand their physical awareness and confidence through drills, games, obstacle courses and team challenges. Perfect for beginners and advanced beginners and those looking for a once a week parkour program. Great continuation of learning for those who have completed Youth Parkour One but not required to begin in Youth Two! Students will continue to grow as athletes and people as they are faced with a little more challenge, a little more vigor and a little more fun!
In our classes students play challenging games with others to help reinforce their social and physical skills learned in class. We view parkour as a team sport and teach our students to support and encourage each other through their challenges.
Is your 9-11 year old ready for more than one day a week? Are they interested in more outdoor training? Would they benefit from a supportive team atmosphere? Take a look at our Development Parkour Team!
Note: Thursday students who are craving more Playformance can stay for Open Gym from 5:45-7pm! Students are welcome to wait in our lounge for Open Gym to start. (Open Gym is an additional fee)
Wondering if this is the right class? Email Cole@playformancetucson.com and we will help you find the perfect fit for your child!
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Girls Development Team
Meets twice a week
Mondays 4:30 - 6:00
and
Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:30
Who and what: For ages 9-12, the Girls Development Team is a parkour class that focuses on building self-esteem, camaraderie, and physical strength through the movement discipline of parkour. This offering is open to any child who would feel more supported in a girl centered environment.
What we learn: Our Development Team provides a more challenging curriculum and more class time, including practice outdoors. Previous parkour experience in our Youth One or any Youth Two class recommended but not required. Beginners welcome!
Girls are, of course, welcome to join any of the Youth Classes we offer in addition to, or in lieu of this one.
Contact Cole with questions about which class is right for your child: cole@playformancetucson.com
This team meets twice weekly, once in the gym and once outdoors. Athletes must be ready for an outdoor environment and have strong listening skills.
Co-Ed Development Team
Meets twice a week
Mondays 4:30 - 6:00
and
Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:30
Who: Perfect for children ages 9-12 looking for a more challenging curriculum and more class time that includes regular outdoor practice. Previous parkour experience recommended. Previous experience in our Youth One or Youth Two classes recommended but not required.
What we learn: Athletes will expand on the basics of parkour movements and styles and increase their skills in an out of the gym. Coaches emphasize safety skills for the outdoor environment and navigation. Athletes will form closer relationships with their peers and coaches due to the increased time together and children will benefit from belonging to a supportive team.
Contact Cole with questions about which class is right for your child: cole@playformancetucson.com
This team meets twice weekly, once in the gym and once outdoors. Athletes must be ready for an outdoor environment and have strong listening skills.
Parkour Classes for Ages 12-18
Three great offerings for your tween or teen based on interests and time commitment. All middle and high schoolers need more connections and vigorous exercise and Playformance gives them both. Whether your middle or high schooler is all about parkour or just looking to have some fun, we have the level for you.
They belong at Playformance❤️
Girls+ Travel Team
Meets three times a week
Mondays 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Tuesdays 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturdays 7:00 am - 9:00 am
The Girls+ Travel Team is one of our highest levels of commitment for parkour students ages 13 - 18. This team is open to all who would thrive in a Girls+ environment, including nonbinary and trans athletes.
Before joining, students must attend Team Tryouts on January 6th. Our tryouts are not skill based, rather they are designed to ensure students are entering the right program and to assess the needs of the incoming group. Newcomers are more than welcome to join the team.
Head coached by Coach Jakelynn, the Girls+ Travel Team meets on Monday, Tuesday and Saturday.
Saturday and Tuesday classes have opportunities for crossover with the CoEd Travel Team.
Both teams revolve around two main focuses: Parkour and Youth Development.
Parkour: We guide students to expand their physical abilities through rigorous workouts, skill based exercises, and games. Our program takes a deep dive into learning new parkour moves and refining parkour abilities. We focus on building life long athletes with a healthy relationship to movement.
Youth Development: The Team focuses on building social skills, self-worth and healthy choice-making. This team works with students from middle school to high school; our focus is on giving our athletes the skills and confidence to enter life ready to go on their own adventures. Our coaches facilitate a healthy atmosphere of challenge where students feel proud to try their best and support their peers.
Parkour Three
Meets once a week
Wednesdays 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm
Who and What: The Parkour Three class is designed for teens 12 - 18 of all skill levels. Coaches work closely with students to work through physical and mental challenges. Sign your child up to join a community of athletes encouraging each other and making friends.
At this age social anxiety is a common factor holding teens back from reaching their potential. Our trained coaches are here to meet the athlete’s needs and ensure they are challenged at their level and leave our class feeling proud.
Taught By Coaches Cole and Jakelynn
Wondering if this is the right class? Email Cole@playformancetucson.com and we will help you find the perfect fit for your child!
Co-Ed Travel Team
Meets three times a week
Tuesdays 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursdays 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturdays 7:00 am - 9:00 am
The Co-Ed Travel Team is one of our highest levels of commitment. Students 13 -18 who are ready for challenge and adventure should try-out. Prior parkour experience recommended.
Team Tryouts are required for new students. Please click link below for details and to sign up.
The team travels 2-3 times a semester. Check out photos from our past trips here!
Head coached by Coach Cole.
This team is predominantly male but is open to all who would thrive in a Co-Ed environment.
Saturdays and Tuesdays classes are at the same time as the Girls+ Team and will have lots of opptuntinties for crossover.
Tuesdays and Thursdays are 90 minute classes heading into downtown Tucson to practice parkour in the wild. Saturdays are two hours inside the gym dedicated to learning new moves in a safer environment.
Our Teams revolve around two main focuses: Parkour and Youth Development.
Parkour: In our classes students will be pushed to expand their physical abilities, in rigorous workouts, skill based exercises and games. The class will take a deep dive into learning new parkour moves and refining their abilities. Curriculum will focus on building life long athletes with a healthy relationship to movement.
Youth Development: The Team has a heavy focus on building social skills, self-worth and healthy choice-making. As this team works with students from middle school all the way until graduating high school our focus is on giving our athletes the skills and confidence to enter life ready to go on their own adventures and create healthy relationships. Our trips are a great example of how we teach these skills. Students are responsible for packing their own bags, will have many chores to complete and are expected to be an engaged member part of making the trip happen. When students do make mistakes our coaches are here to kindly redirect and encourage them to continue improving.