Tricks and Tumbles

Strength and Balance

In this day and age of extreme flexibility and the popularity of be able to do ‘tricks’ we understand children are keen to try it out. We are proud to be an AcroPad centre and we have a large AcroPad to allow the students to try out their skills.

We will teach your child how train to do this safely with a qualified instructor, working at their own pace and individual abilities.

Students who we feel could progress their skills further by studying the Acrobatic Arts syllabus will be invited to join our ACRO ELITE groups

'Acro-Dance is the beautiful fusion of the artistic motion of dance and the athleticism of acrobatics. Often defined by its unique choreography, Acro-Dance blends seamlessly classic dance styles with acrobatic movement. The dance styles can be really anything, from a fast paced jazz routine to a slow and beautiful lyrical, or a completely out there contemporary piece.  
It is important to note that Acro-Dance is NOT the same as Gymnastics and there is a need to teach Acro skills differently than Gymnastics skills. Dance training is essential to the success of the Acro-Dancer.
Consider the Gymnastics floor routine, Gymnasts uses some “”DANCE”” technique to showcase their gymnastic skills, however dance is definitely secondary. Gymnasts are expected to prepare…. tumble….. and finish while Acro-Dancers are expected to seamlessly incorporate the skills. In fact, in a well choreographed Acro-Dance routine, the audience shouldn't expect the skill at all.  
And the other very important difference is, Acro-Dance is performed on a hard stage without mats while Gymnastics have the advantage of a sprung floors allowing for much more difficult tumbling and stuck landings.'