— Acro
Strength. Flexibility.
Confidence in Motion.
Acro combines the artistry of dance with the athleticism of acrobatics. Students build strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination while learning exciting skills in a safe, encouraging environment designed for every experience level.
— Ready to move?
— About
What is Acro Dance?
Acro is a unique dance style that blends classical dance technique with acrobatic movement. Unlike traditional gymnastics, Acro emphasizes graceful transitions, musicality, flexibility, and performance while teaching skills through a structured, progressive curriculum.
Students develop strength, body control, and confidence as they safely learn skills such as rolls, bridges, cartwheels, handstands, walkovers, and more. Every skill is introduced at the appropriate level, allowing dancers to grow at their own pace while celebrating each milestone.
Whether your child dreams of mastering new tricks or simply wants to become stronger and more confident, Acro offers an exciting challenge that complements every other style of dance.
— What students learn
Skills built in every class.
01
Strength
Build core strength and overall body control that supports every style of dance.
02
Flexibility
Increase flexibility safely through guided stretching and proper technique.
03
Balance
Develop stability, coordination, and body awareness through progressive skill training.
04
Acrobatic Skills
Learn age-appropriate skills such as cartwheels, handstands, bridges, rolls, walkovers, and more as abilities grow.
05
Confidence
Celebrate every achievement while building resilience, determination, and self-confidence.
— Is acro right for my dancer?
A wonderful choice for students who…
No gymnastics experience is required.
- Love to move and stay active
- Enjoy learning new physical skills
- Like to challenge themselves
- Want to become stronger and more flexible
- Are curious about tumbling and acrobatics
- Want to improve performance in other dance styles
— Class levels
A path for every dancer.
— Ages 3–5
Tiny Acro
Young dancers develop coordination, balance, flexibility, and body awareness through fun movement activities and beginner acrobatic skills.
— Foundations
Beginning Acro
Students learn foundational skills such as forward rolls, bridges, cartwheels, handstands, and flexibility exercises while developing proper technique.
— Building strength
Intermediate Acro
Focus shifts toward stronger skills including walkovers, limbers, improved flexibility, and seamless transitions between dance and acrobatics.
— Performance level
Advanced Acro
Experienced dancers refine advanced acrobatic skills, increase strength and flexibility, and develop polished performance quality.
— Why parents love acro
More than tricks.
Builds Strength Naturally
Students develop core strength, balance, coordination, and body awareness in every class.
Encourages Perseverance
Learning new skills teaches patience, resilience, and the value of consistent practice.
Improves Flexibility
Regular stretching and conditioning help dancers safely increase flexibility over time.
Supports Every Dance Style
The strength, control, and flexibility developed in Acro benefit ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and more.
— What to wear
Dress the part.
Recommended
- Fitted leotard or studio-approved dancewear
- Bare feet unless otherwise instructed
- Hair securely pulled back
- No jewelry
Bring
- Water bottle
- Positive attitude
- Ready to try something new!
— FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
- Does my child need gymnastics experience?
- No. Our beginner Acro classes are designed for students with little or no previous experience.
- Is Acro the same as gymnastics?
- Not exactly. While Acro includes acrobatic skills, it combines them with dance technique, musicality, flexibility, and artistic performance. The focus is on integrating skills into choreography rather than training for gymnastics competition.
- Is Acro safe?
- Yes. Skills are introduced progressively based on each dancer's readiness, with an emphasis on proper technique, strength, and body awareness.
- What skills will my child learn?
- Depending on their level, dancers may learn rolls, bridges, cartwheels, handstands, walkovers, limbers, aerial progressions, and more.
- Will Acro help with other dance classes?
- Absolutely. Acro improves strength, flexibility, balance, and confidence, making dancers stronger across nearly every style.