Empower Dreams. Inspire Excellence.
Your generosity makes a lasting impact on the lives of our youth. Donations help provide uniforms, performance equipment, and travel opportunities, ensuring the Jesse White Tumblers have the resources they need to train, perform, and succeed. Thank you for investing in the future of our Team and the youth we serve.
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ABOUT THE JESSE WHITE TUMBLING TEAM
Founded by Jesse White in 1959, the Jesse White Tumbling Team empowers young people through athletics, education, discipline, and mentorship. For more than 65 years, the program has helped over 18,000 youth build confidence, character, and leadership while providing a positive path to success. Today, the Team performs hundreds of exhibitions each year across the country and around the world, continuing its mission of inspiring the next generation.
NEWS AND UPDATES
August 18, 2026
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Jesse White Tumblers on America's Got Talent Live Show
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After impressing the judges during their audition, the Jesse White Tumbling Team was invited to America's Got Talent live shows. With the leadership of founder Jesse White and Head Coach Emmanuel McGhee, the team dazzled the live audience with an innovative performance that left judges standing on their feet. The team received thousands of votes to move on to the next round, but were eliminated as finalists in the quarterfinals. The tumblers undoubtedly left a mark on America's Got Talent, and on those who tuned in to see their performance.
July 7, 2026
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Jesse White Tumblers Wow the Nation on America's Got Talent
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The Jesse White Tumbling Team recently took center stage on NBC's America's Got Talent, delivering a high-energy performance that earned a standing ovation and advanced the Team to the next round of competition. Led by 92-year-old founder Jesse White, the nationally renowned Chicago organization showcased the athleticism, teamwork, and discipline that have inspired audiences for more than six decades. Their unforgettable audition introduced millions of viewers to the Team's mission of empowering young people through education, mentorship, and excellence, while proudly representing the City of Chicago on a national stage.
Jesse White Tumbling Team
Mailing Address
412 W. Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60654
The Jesse White Tumbling Team and Training Program​
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Tel: 312.266.7498
Fax: 312.266.2275
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