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 To those not familiar with the term "Acro". or even the art of acrobatic dance, here is a description of this highly skilled technique. 

  Acrobatic Dance, 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, lines 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.

  Acro is an especially challenging style for dancers to master as training in both dance and acrobatic elements is required.  Acro technique includes balancing, limbering, tumbling and partnering, based in flexibility, contortion and strength. 


 If you would like to find out more or have any questions we would love to hear from you.
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