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Acro (or acro-dance) is the fusion of classic dance technique and the precision and athleticism of acrobatic elements. Forte's acro program follows the Acrobatic Arts syllabus and is taught by an Acrobatic Arts certified instructor. The only equipment used during class is a variety of mats, which are provided.
Acro increases flexibility and strength. Students learn proper technique and foundations for skills like handstands, cartwheels, walkovers, aerials and more. If you're interested in learning more, descriptions of our classes/levels are below. And if you think Acro could be for you, try a class with us! |
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Acro Class Descriptions
Discover Acro (Ages 4 to 5 years)
This class is perfect for the tiny tumbler! In this class, students ages 4-5 years old will stretch, dance and begin working on coordination. We will learn the basic stretches, fun acro-dance moves and work on teamwork. This class performs in Forte's annual Holiday Show, but does not perform in the year-end Showcase. Instead, each student has the opportunity to "test" during the season through in-class skills evaluations with instructors. Acro students receive Level Cards and use these as progress reports for their skills.
Acro Levels Primary - 2
This class follows the Acrobatic Arts curriculum. In this class students will focus on flexibility and learn the proper technique and foundations for skills like handstands, cartwheels, walkovers and more. This is a fun, high-energy class that will keep your child moving as they build strength for more complex skills! This class performs in Forte's annual Holiday Show, but does not perform in the year-end Showcase. Instead, each student has the opportunity to "test" during the season through in-class skills evaluations with instructors. Acro students receive Level Cards and use these as progress reports for their skills.
Acro Levels 3 - 4
*Your child must be able to cartwheel and bridge up for this class. If you have questions, please email [email protected]*
This class follows the Acrobatic Arts curriculum. In this class students will focus on flexibility, strength, balancing, limbering and tumbling skills. We will work on proper technique for skills like handstands, rolls, bridges, and splits and build foundations for walkovers, fly elements, aerials and more. This is a fun, challenging class that will make your child stronger and more confident in their acro-dance skills! This class performs in Forte's annual Holiday Show, but does not perform in the year-end Showcase. Instead, each student has the opportunity to "test" during the season through in-class skills evaluations with instructors. Acro students receive Level Cards and use these as progress reports for their skills.
This class follows the Acrobatic Arts curriculum. In this class students will focus on flexibility, strength, balancing, limbering and tumbling skills. We will work on proper technique for skills like handstands, rolls, bridges, and splits and build foundations for walkovers, fly elements, aerials and more. This is a fun, challenging class that will make your child stronger and more confident in their acro-dance skills! This class performs in Forte's annual Holiday Show, but does not perform in the year-end Showcase. Instead, each student has the opportunity to "test" during the season through in-class skills evaluations with instructors. Acro students receive Level Cards and use these as progress reports for their skills.
Acro Levels 5+
*Your child must be able to do a walkover to be in this class. If you have questions, please email [email protected]*
This class follows the Acrobatic Arts curriculum. In this class students will focus on flexibility, strength, balancing, limbering and tumbling skills. We will continue to develop proper technique and work on skills like walkovers, aerials, handsprings and more. In addition, we will begin combining acro elements together into dance. This is a challenging acro class that will help dancers not only execute difficult elements, but begin putting them into performances. This class performs in Forte's annual Holiday Show and the end-of-year Showcase. Each student has the opportunity to "test" during the season through in-class skills evaluations with instructors. Acro students receive Level Cards and use these as progress reports for their skills.
This class follows the Acrobatic Arts curriculum. In this class students will focus on flexibility, strength, balancing, limbering and tumbling skills. We will continue to develop proper technique and work on skills like walkovers, aerials, handsprings and more. In addition, we will begin combining acro elements together into dance. This is a challenging acro class that will help dancers not only execute difficult elements, but begin putting them into performances. This class performs in Forte's annual Holiday Show and the end-of-year Showcase. Each student has the opportunity to "test" during the season through in-class skills evaluations with instructors. Acro students receive Level Cards and use these as progress reports for their skills.