ACRO CLASSES

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN

  • Learn strengthening and conditioning exercises.
  • Learn how to increase flexibility.
  • Learn acrobatic and tumbling skills such as summersaults, handstands, hand walking, cartwheels and aerials, elbow stands, handsprings, walkovers, and more.

PERFORMANCES & EXAMINATION OPPORTUNITIES

This class is purely for fun and self-development. There are no performances or examinations.

DESCRIPTION

This fun, exciting class is appropriate for every level. The highly skilled instructor will adjust exercises based on the individual’s ability, taking into consideration balance, strength, agility, and body control.

Acro at Mareeba Academy of Dance incorporates elements of gymnastics, balancing, and contortion with safe technique. Students learn Acrobatic and tumbling skills such as summersaults, handstands, hand walking, cartwheels and aerials, elbow stands, handsprings, walkovers, and more. These skills are usually executed slowly with grace, creating beautiful bodylines with extension.

Acro is great for dancers! It offers depth and variety to dance routines creating a more versatile dancer. To master Acro skills, students must develop a good foundation of strength and flexibility, thus emphasis is placed on extensive conditioning and stretch and strength training. When students are learning new skills, the instructor utilises professional spotting techniques to ensure safety and build confidence.

Mareeba Academy of Dance has brand new acrobatic mats and equipment, and training aids to assist the students to achieve their goals.