Gleason's Gymnastic School Files Chapter 11
July 31, 2019
The Mpls/St. Paul Business Journal wrote an article on Gleason's Gymnastic School and the bankruptcy filing. Larry Gleason has released the following statement.
Gleason's New Gym Featured on Business Matters
September 20, 2018
Inside a 26,000-square-foot warehouse off County Road 81 and Brooklyn Boulevard, there’s a delicate balancing act going on. Delicate because kids as young as age 2 learn to test out their muscles. The balancing part comes with practice and help thanks to teachers like Mike Rau. “It’s been hand-down one of the best jobs I’ve ever had,” said Rau, referring to his job at Gleason’s.
Larry Gleason Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
June 19, 2018
Larry Gleason will be inducted into the World Acrobatics Society's Gallery of Legends Hall of Fame for Lifetime Achievement.
The World Acrobatics Society 2018 Congress & Gallery of Legends Hall of Fame Banquet will be held on September 8, 2018.
History to Flip for: Gleason's Gymnastics Turns 50
November 04, 2016
Larry Gleason remembers the first gymnastics school he ever opened, in 1966.
It was a small storefront on 28th Street and Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. Just 14 feet wide by 55 feet long, it was tiny by today's gym standards at 1,500 square feet. It featured a low ceiling...
Larry Gleason Featured in Minnesota Good Age
June 13, 2016
In 2016, Gleason’s Gymnastic School celebrated its 50th Anniversary. It’s a milestone that almost didn’t happen. And no one seems more surprised by the gym’s success than its owner. Ask Larry Gleason and he’ll tell you he never set out to create a gymnastics empire in the Twin Cities....
Gleason's Preschool Open Gyms
January 14, 2015
Attention all parents of preschoolers who are, due to the recent bone-chilling temps, using your couches as trampolines: I’ve got a MUCH better spot in mind for them to let out that pent-up energy. A preschool open gym with REAL trampolines those little monkeys are actually encouraged to bounce on. Not to mention the bars, ropes and flying trapeze to swing from.
Jennifer Sans Inducted into the USAG 2015 Hall of Fame
December 09, 2014
Nine individuals, representing six different gymnastics disciplines, comprise the 2015 class of inductees for the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame. The six athletes and coach are: Kristin Allen, Michael Rodrigues, acrobatic gymnastics; Mohini Bhardwaj, women’s gymnastics; Jessica Howard, rhythmic gymnastics; Terin Humphrey, women’s gymnastics; Jennifer Sans...
Great staff and coaches. My girls love going to class and open gym. - Kari K.