ACROBATIC ARTS

What is the Acrobatic Arts program?

Acrobatic Arts Gymnastics is a certified dance program that is based on safe and effective progressions with proven results in five divisions of Acro Dance: Tumbling, Flexibility, Strength, Balancing & Limbering. These skills blend both styles together with dance to be enjoyed by audience members. Acro is a difficult dance style as it requires performers to be trained in both gymnastic and dance skills together. Being in top physical condition, acro dancers take care of their bodies to maintain their skill set. DanceWorks acro classes start conditioning and strength training for everybody. Students must be strong enough before they can try new tricks. Lower level classes learn proper technique of basic skills. Cartwheels, summersaults, back rolls and back bends. Skills will become more challenging. Including aerials, back front tucks and elbow stands.

Why is it called Acro Gymnastics?

Acro known from other names including gymnastics dance and acrobatic dance. Simply acro by industry professionals. Cirque du Soleil made the genre very popular in the past decade. Gymnasts now have multiple options for work in a field once very small. Dancers rely on having a bag of tricks ready at all time.

Acro for me?

Acrobatics would be easy for students who have done gymnastics. DanceWorks studios are great for making sure to challenge each individual student. Students not in great physical condition should wait to try Acro gymnastics. Questions about this style of dance? Would you like to try a ACRO class to see if it’s challenging enough? Call or email us. DanceWorks is always here to help in anyway possible. Founded in 1993, DanceWorks has always provided stellar dance education to Clark County students. Stop by and try a class at DWPA!