Downloadables
How it Works
Classes are focused to build a strong foundation by teaching proper terminology, form, and execution. Our Acro classes offer progressions of skills that when taught step by step instruction, the dancer will have the correct technique. Acro technique includes balancing, limbering, tumbling, and partnering, based in flexibility, contortion and strength.
Classes are divided by age, however we assess each dancer for their specific level within each class. For example, junior acro may have students in level 2, 3, or 4. Each student will work on the specific skills they need to progress to the next level.
Primary: 4-6 year (Pre k - 1st grade)
Youth: 7-9 year (2nd - 4th grade)
Junior: 10-12 year (5th - 7th grade)
Senior: 13+ (8th - 12th grade)
What is
Acrobatic Dance?
Acrobatic Dance, or acro as it is commonly referred to by dancers and dance professionals, is the beautiful fusion of classic dance technique and the precision and athleticism of acrobatic elements. Often defined by unique choreography, acro dancers seamlessly blend musicality, emotional expression, line and extension with acrobatic movements in a dance context. Acro is an especially challenging style for dancers to master as training in both dance and acrobatic elements is required. Acro technique includes balancing, limbering, tumbling and partnering, based in flexibility, contortion and strength.
Acrobatic Arts Mission
To set the standard of excellence in education among dance instructors in order to promote technique and progression in Acrobatic Dance.
Why Acrobatic Arts?
The Acrobatic Arts program provides easy progressions for dance teachers to follow, taking the guess work out of offering acro dance by providing step by step instructions for every level. Acrobatic Arts starts at the very beginning, instructors learn everything they need to know about proper placement and technique so their students will have the building blocks to progress safely and quickly from one level to the next. Acrobatic Arts Teacher Training and Certification courses provide extensive, hands-on training in spotting and progression so teachers leave feeling knowledgeable, confident and inspired to teach acro dance.
The Benefits of Acrobatic Arts
Dancers who train through Acrobatic Arts have both physical and mental benefits. Studios that implement this program will see dancers with more skills, who have fewer accidents, and are less likely to develop chronic injuries, but additionally become more fearless in both acro and dance!
