What is Acrobatic Arts?
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.
Acro’s roots are in traditional Chinese dance, later appearing as a favoured style on the Vaudeville stage. 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.
The Acrobatic Arts program uses a system of progressions, starting with basic skills and gradually increasing the difficulty. Teachers emphasize safety and proper spotting techniques to ensure dancers learn skills safely. The program emphasizes progressions in areas like flexibility, strength, balancing, limbering, and tumbling. (https://www.acrobaticarts.com/)
Exams
Our students have the option to participate in exams each year, demonstrating their knowledge of the relevent syllabus level. Exams usually occur during Term 2, parents will be notified once registrations are open. Exam participation is not manditory.
Uniform
Exams have a set uniform. Students are expected to wear either the same uniform or similar items of clothing to class where they can move freely. Hair is required to be tied back at all times.
| GIRLS | BOYS | |
|---|---|---|
| SHOES | Bare Feet | Bare Feet |
| TIGHTS | Tan Footless | |
| PANTS | Black Bike Shorts | Black Pants/Shorts |
| LEOTARD/TOP | Jacaranda Leotard: example | Black T-shirt |
Timetable
Tuesday:
- 5:45pm – Seniors (16+ yrs)
Saturday:
- 12:15pm – Preschool/Minis (2 – 8yrs)
- 1:00pm – Juniors/Intermediate (8 – 15yrs)
Our full class timetable for all class styles can be seen here.