Acrobatic Arts
About Acrobatic Dance
AcroDance, 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.
More recently, acro gained popularity with the wide spread success of the contemporary circus productions of Cirque du Soleil. Main stream media including dance television programs like 'So You Think You Can Dance', 'America's Best Dance Crew' and 'Dance Moms' have further fuelled it's demand in amateur competitive dance and studio settings.
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.
The AcroDance PreSchool is a full syllabus for physical literacy for young students age 3 - 5 years old.
(Beginner/Intermediate = 1/2) is designed for dancers age 6-10 with/without gymnastics/acro experience that increases one’s body awareness, coordination, strength, coordination, flexibility, and body control.
(Intermediate/Advanced = 3/4) This class will benefit the student in their development of balance, speed, strength, flexibility, agility, and coordination. The use of proper technique, execution, good form, and safety will be stressed.
(Advanced/Tumbling = 5) This class is for the more advanced with some gymnastic background and knowledge and accomplishments of intermediate gymnastic skills.Pre-requisite for this class is a standing back handspring/aerial.