At the Elite Dancers Academy, Acro offers a unique blend of dance and gymnastics, designed to improve strength, flexibility, and coordination while complementing classical dance styles. If you’re looking for a co-ed after-school activity that challenges both boys and girls while helping them develop critical physical skills, Acro may be the perfect fit. Here’s why:
What Is Acro?
Acro dance incorporates gymnastic floor work with traditional dance techniques. Movements such as cartwheels, handstands, walkovers, and flips are seamlessly blended into routines that are both athletic and graceful. At Elite, we follow the Acrobatic Arts syllabus, which ensures a safe, progressive training program that’s tailored to each student’s ability and age group.
Our Acro classes start as young as three years old, with students progressing through beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels as they build their strength, flexibility, and skill set. By linking these gymnastic elements with dance, we create a comprehensive learning environment that nurtures children from the ground up.
Why Choose Acro Over Gymnastics?
While gymnastics and Acro may seem similar, there are key differences that make Acro a more suitable choice for those wishing to enter the world of competitive dance. Acro focuses on incorporating tumbling skills into studio and stage performances, unlike gymnastics, which often relies on specialist equipment to perform the skills.
Acro at the Elite Dancers Academy is taught in a way that aligns with classical dance styles like ballet and lyrical, making it an essential addition to any dancer’s repertoire. The controlled, precise movements taught in Acro can help elevate a dancer’s performance in competitive settings, where the ability to execute tricks and contortion skills can set them apart from the crowd.
Elite: A Progressive and Dynamic Approach
At Elite, we pride ourselves on being a forward-thinking, innovative dance school. Our focus on modern, relevant dance styles such as Acro, Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz and Commercial Dance ensures that our students are trained in techniques that will serve them well in today’s competitive dance landscape. While many other schools continue to focus on resurrecting less popular, dated styles such as Tap Dance and ISTD Modern, we are committed to offering a curriculum that is both cutting-edge and adaptable to the evolving dance industry.
This modern approach allows our students to be at the forefront of the dance world, gaining skills that are highly sought after in performances and competitions. Our emphasis on Acro, in particular, reflects the growing demand for more athletic, dynamic dance styles, giving our dancers an edge that sets them apart.
Age-Appropriate Progressions with Acrobatic Arts
The Acrobatic Arts syllabus is not just another dance program—it’s the most well-researched and comprehensive system for Acro training in the industry. Developed with input from over 100 experts in fields such as anatomy, technique, and choreography, this program ensures that every student learns in a safe, progressive manner.
At the Elite Dancers Academy, our Acro teachers are trained to understand the body’s anatomy and how to guide students through age-appropriate exercises. This focus on safety ensures that students build strength and flexibility gradually, while preventing injuries and fostering long-term physical development.
Acro as a Competitive Dance Tool
For students aiming to succeed in the competitive dance world, Acro is an invaluable skill. Adding Acro tricks and controlled contortion skills to choreography can elevate a dancer’s performance to the next level. With Acro in their skill set, dancers stand out on stage, capturing judges’ attention with their ability to seamlessly integrate tumbling and dance into a single performance.
Our competitive dancers at Elite have consistently set themselves apart with their Acro abilities, achieving top awards at various competitions. The strength, flexibility, and control gained through Acro also benefit students in other dance styles such as ballet, lyrical, and jazz, giving them a well-rounded skill set that can adapt to any routine.
Acro: A Co-Ed Program for All Ages
One of the great aspects of Acro at Elite is its inclusive nature, making it an excellent co-ed activity for after-school clubs. Boys and girls alike benefit from Acro’s focus on physical strength and stamina, helping them excel not only in dance but in other physical activities, including competitive sports like tennis and football.
Our Acro classes are designed to suit all ages, abilities, and genders, offering a nurturing and supportive environment where every student can thrive. As an inclusive school, we believe that every child, regardless of their skill level or background, has the potential to succeed in Acro.
Acro is more than just a fun, high-energy activity—it’s a foundational tool for children looking to build strength, flexibility, and versatility. Whether your child dreams of competing in dance competitions or simply wants to improve their physical fitness and coordination, Acro provides the skills they need to succeed. With certified teachers and a structured syllabus, the Elite Dancers Academy ensures that students progress safely, gaining the tools they need to excel on and off the dance floor.
