Acrobatics
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Ages: 3+ yrs
Dress Code: Leotard, leotard with shorts, or shorts and T-shirt. Tights and leggings are acceptable. Hair must be secured back and out of the face. No tutu, dress, or skirts. No jeans.
PLEASE NOTE: All the Acro classes except Acro Perform are offered as 5-week sessions only. See registration form for session dates.
Acro Perform
Acro Perform is choreography-based class. It will be the only acro class that will learn a routine and be a part of the annual recital. Students will apply what they learn in the instructional skill class in combination of stunts and other acro skills.
Students enrolled in Acro Perform are required to enroll in a skill-specific acro class listed below throughout the season.
Acro – Basics*
Skill of Focus: Handstands, forward rolls, rebounds, and other body control drills
Prerequisites: No prerequisites required
Acro – Wheels*
Skill of Focus: Cartwheels and Round Off
Prerequisites: Be able to do a handstand on their own using a wall; must be able to do a forward roll
Acro – Steps*
Skill of Focus: Walkovers (Front and Back)
Prerequisites: Must be able to do a bridge; execute a clean, controlled handstand without assistance
Acro – Flight*
Skill of Focus: Side Aerial
Prerequisites: Strong round off rebound; controlled cartwheel with straight legs
Acro – Ninjaz*
Skill of Focus: Back Handsprings
Prerequisites: Must have a powerful and controlled round off rebound; ability to hold an assisted hand stand
Acro – Flips*
Skill of Focus: Tucks (Front and Back)
Prerequisites: Must have a powerful and controlled round off rebound
Acro – Open*
Skill of Focus: Can be front handsprings, layouts, twist/fulls, or other combination skills; will vary depending on the demand of the student.
Prerequisites: Depending on skill focus, but prior acrobatic/gymnastic experience required
*Note: These fast track classes are designed to train students to learn the intended skills only. Having the prerequisites is very important. Continued enrollment may be needed to polish up skills. Also, due to the high demand of hands-on spotting, there is a max of 5 students per class.