Head Over Heels Gymnastics, Dance & Ninja Center — Local services in East Brunswick Township

Abusive to children.

My children have been going to Middlesex Gymnastics Academy for a while but a few weeks ago when my wife picked up the kids something was different, my daughter and my son were extremely upset and Blair the coach that usually speaks to my wife about my daughter’s performance seemed very distant. My wife noticed the change and asked my kids what happened but they refused to answer, they were crying and just wanted to leave so when the kids arrived home my wife got them to speak about what happened and they said that my son was being rude to the coach Blair so Blair yelled at them to the point that he really scared them and then the worst part was that when my daughter told the coach Blair that she was going to tell her mother about what happened Blair threatened her by telling my daughter that if she tells her mother he will not teach her how to do a back Handspring or let her join the cheerleading team which he coaches. I spoke with the owner and he told me that “Blair has been reprimanded in the past for verbally abusing the kids and for threatening them and that he will have a serious talk with Blair again”. I was very surprised to hear that this has happened before and that this coach still has a job or that he is allowed anywhere near children. Obviously my kids will not attend this gymnastic facility again and I don’t recommend you send your kids...

Our family absolutely loves Head over Heels! We've been members for two years now, including two summers, and have a consistently positive experience throughout.

Facilities: The East Brunswick location is incredibly spacious and well-equipped. They have a variety of stations that allows them to efficiently run several classes at once.

Classes: We started off in the Mini-Discoverers as Pre-K students then transitioned to the 1st/2nd Grade classes. They're well-run and cover a good amount within a 50-minute period. Each group goes through a warm-up then focus on 2-3 skills per session. They also offer a limited amount of make-up sessions, in case we ended up missing a week or two, which provided us a good flexibility in our schedule.

Coaching: The coaches have been the incomparably best part of our experience. We've had Coach Becca, Hannah, Amanda, and Mickey. All of them are amazing and work so well with the younger kids. They provide direct and succinct feedback to the students and we saw gradual and steady improvement with our child's grasp on the gymnastics basics from week-to-week. We've been able to chat with them about our child's progress and sometimes have been able to adapt some drills to play with at home. I would recommend HOH for the coaching alone.

Overall, 10/10 would personally tecommend based on...

Our family has been part of the Head Over Heels community for over 10 years, and it’s truly been a second home for our children. From their very first cartwheel to mastering new skills with confidence, this gym has played a huge role in their development—not just physically, but emotionally and socially.

What makes Head Over Heels exceptional isn’t just the programs (which are fantastic), but the people. Carol in the front office is a gem—always welcoming, organized, and kind. Coach Nikki brings energy and encouragement that lights up the gym. The homeschool teaching coaches have been phenomenal, and we’re especially grateful for Melinda and Ms. Millie, whose patience and dedication have made a lasting impact.

This place is more than a gymnastics facility—it’s a nurturing environment where kids are celebrated, challenged,...