Jump Rope For Fun & Fitness
Enrichment Classes for youth grades 1-8
Learn the fundamentals of jump rope along with single rope jump rope tricks, partner routines, double dutch and choreography with acclaimed educator and coach, Rene Bibaud. Rene is a master instructor with a highly acclaimed approach to working with youth. Class is appropriate for all skill levels and experience.
We play loads of skill building games and activities and work to create a performance for friends and family. Students may choose to enroll for just a season, or enroll throughout the year. Our program offers variations on skill development and varied themes each season.
Our program has been offering jump rope classes and teacher training programs around the greater Seattle area for over 20 years with high praise from parents and participants and the schools we work with.
“Rene is a great motivator, and one of those rare people who are able to take a complicated move and break it down so anyone can learn it.” – Robin Walker – Carmel, IN.

Ropeworks is the creation of Rene Bibaud. Rene is a five-time world champion, former ESPN commentator for the sport of jumping rope and artist and coach of the renowned Cirque Du Soleil. She is an educator, motivational speaker and entertainer with a special focus on fitness and specialty performances. She excels at sharing the benefits of the single best fitness tool available – the jump rope.
100% Money Back Guarantee. Try the first class. If you are not satifsied, you'll receive a full refund! Most classes delay payment until after the first class. So you get to "try it before you buy it"
Rene Bibaud - Owner

Growth Mindset
Our program focuses on a success-oriented, self paced, learning. Skills are broken down so that kids of all abilities are appropriately challenged. With 30 years as an educator, Rene has developed a highly acclaimed approach to teaching kids of all abilities. And we use the jump rope as a working metaphor about “growth mindset” and help kids to develop goal setting techniques, self confidence, and a celebration of differences. When we focus on effort, results follow.
robust Programming
- Jump Rope Skill development in single rope, partner and group routines.
- Interactive games
- Video sessions
- Personal best challenges
- Beat the Teacher challenges
- Fun jump rope workouts appropriate for all levels
- differentiated instruction for each individual student
Fitness development
Athletes learn to build skills in a success-oriented, scaffolding approach with individual tools to continually push skill development. We offer a ton of games to build coordination, timing, foot speed and endurance while maintaining a balance of a fun home based activity that kids will rave about for years to come!

small Groups
Classes will be limited to 15 participants per class - well below a typical onsite program class size

Group sharing
Participants will have opportunities to interact with one another and share skills

continued learning
Participants receive downloadable "jump rope camp in a box" engaging materials including:
QR skill cards
Jump rope skills checklist
BINGO sheets
jump rope
warm up drills videos
Summer Jump Rope Camp Online 2020 Full Online Schedule
Testimonials
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Monday | The Greenwood | Open to any skill level or school association ages 1st and 2nd grade | 1st – 2nd grade | 2:00-2:30PM | REGISTER HERE |
Monday | The Greenwood | Open to any skill level or school association ages 3rd – 6th grade | 3rd – 5th grade | 3:00-3:30PM | REGISTER HERE |
Tuesday | Lafayette Littles | Open to any skill level or school association ages 1st and 2nd grade | 1st – 2nd grade | 2:00-2:30PM | REGISTER HERE |
Tuesday | Lafayette Learn Big | Open to any skill level or school association ages 3rd – 6th grade | 3rd – 5th grade | 3:00-3:30PM | REGISTER HERE |
Wednesday | Genesee Hill Young Ones | please join waitlist – new spots may open if wailtist fills | 1st – 2nd grade | 1:30-2:00PM | JOIN THE WAITLIST |
Wednesday | Genesee Hill Big Kids | please join waitlist – new spots may open if wailtist fills | 3rd – 5th grade | 2:30-3:00PM | JOIN THE WAITLIST |
Wednesday | Team Practice | team only – included with team fee | Young kids | 3:30-4:00PM | team only |
Wednesday | Team Practice | team only – included with team fee | Older kids | 4:30-5:00PM | team only |
Friday | The Fairmount Park Littles | Open to any skill level or school association ages 1st and 2nd grade | 1st – 2nd grade | 2:00-2:30PM | REGISTER HERE |
Friday | The Fairmount Park Big Kids | Open to any skill level or school association ages 3rd – 6th grade | 3rd – 5th grade | 3:00-3:30PM | REGISTER HERE |
Sunday | Team Workout | team only – included with team fee | Young kids | 12:00-12:30PM | team only |
Sunday | Team Workout | team only – included with team fee | Older kids | 1:00-1:30PM | team only |
About Rene

Ropeworks is the creation of athlete, entertainer, motivational speaker and educator, Rene Bibaud. Rene has won several world rope jumping championships, provided color commentary for the sport of jumping rope for ESPN, and traveled the world performing with Cirque Du Soleil. Her highly acclaimed programs focus on skill development and motivational messages and has been helping kids learn how to jump rope for over 30 years.







About
Rene Bibaud is an educator, motivational speaker and entertainer with a special focus on youth fitness and specialty performances. She is also an articulate speaker who
excels at sharing the benefits of the single best fitness tool available – the jump rope.
- Performer and coach with the renowned Cirque du Soleil. Cirque employs Olympic-caliber athletes to perform a dramatic blend of circus arts and street entertainment. René continues to routinely consult with Cirque, performing at special events around the world.
- Major media appearances: Tonight Show with Jay Leno, MTV, Sesame Street, Good Morning America, Today Show, Halftime of NBA All-Star Game, ESPN, Bravo Network, Quidam (a feature film about René’s Cirque troupe), as well as routine coverage by regional print & TV media wherever she visits.
- Founder of Ropeworks, a company focusing on fitness & motivational messages. Principal services & products include:
- Youth speaking appearances, emphasizing fitness & character development. René will perform at more than 100 schools and in front of well over 50,000 young people and educators this year.
- Special events programs & demonstrations, such as major festivals & halftime shows for NBA, WNBA & major college sports.
- Ropework Nation; An after school jump rope program for students aged 6-12 in Seattle, WA with ongoing expansions to new cities.
- Health & Education Conference speaking engagements and workshops.
- Creative jump rope workshops for children. YMCAs, Boys & Girls Clubs, & other civic or school groups frequently host René to conduct these events.
- Corporate event performances and speeches. Rene’s messages include employee wellness, creativity in business, teamwork & best effort.
- Athletic Edge sports clinics, applying advanced rope training to competitive sports.
- High-quality ropes, and instructional tools for educators.
- Teacher training and certification for Ropework Nation After-School Recreational Programs.
