Acro Jazz (ages 7+)
This class is designed for ages 7+ and is for dancers who have completed one year of Jazz 1, or Acro 1, or are at least age 7 by August 1st and are interested in Jazz and Dance Acrobatics. Dancers will learn basic Jazz movements including single and double Jazz pirouettes, early Jazz leaps, across-the-floor step combinations, and Jazz choreography, plus basic dance acrobatic movements including an emphasis on increasing strength and flexibility, all three splits, cartwheels, bridges, limbers, kick-overs and transitional movement to incorporate Acrobatics into Jazz choreography. This class does participate in the recital at the end of the year.
Acro 1 (ages 8+)
This class focuses on acrobatics that may be commonly taught in tumbling and cheerleading, but are stylized for dance. The movement is elongated and slowed down to produce elegant and graceful tumbling skills used in choreography. These skills require strength and flexibility; conditioning and stretching will be emphasized. All students age 8+ are eligible for this class. This class does participate in the recital at the end of the year.
Acro 2 (ages 10+)
This class is a continuation of Acro 1, and requires permission of the instructor to register. Strength and flexibility acquisition continue to be emphasized and the class has a high focus on conditioning and stretching necessary for intermediate-level acro skills. Concurrent enrollment in Ballet is required. This class does participate in the recital at the end of the year.
Acro Progressions (Invite Only)
This class is an advanced level dance acrobatics class that focuses on acrobatics that are stylized for dance. The movement is elongated and slowed down to produce elegant and graceful acrobatic skills used in choreography. These skills require strength and flexibility; conditioning and stretching will be emphasized. A solid Ballet foundation and advanced flexibility are essential. Concurrent enrollment in Ballet is required, and mastery of all basic tumbling skills is required to receive an invitation to this class. This class does participate in the recital at the end of the year.