Acro
Pre-Level Acro
This class is designed for ages 4-6 years. Students will learn basic tumbling alongside skills that will focus on improving balance, flexibility, and strength. Skills of focus include: forward rolls, pre-cartwheel, gallops, bridge, donkey kick, L handstand, skipping, and jumps.
Mini Acro
Suitable for ages 5-7 years, students will learn basic tumbling skills as well as skills that will focus on improving balance, flexibility, and strength. Skills of focus include: forward rolls, pre-cartwheel, gallops, bridge, donkey kick, L handstand, skipping, and jumps. Students moving on from this level will need to demonstrate a cartwheel and handstand with correct form.
Mini Acro 2
Designed for students with a basic understanding of correct form and enough strength to properly progress, level 1 students will ideally have had at least one year of tumbling experience. Skills of focus include: bridge, L handstand, cartwheel (right and left), pre-roundoff, skipping, straddle roll, bridge, V-Sit, handstand away from the wall, square hip split exercise and running cartwheel.
Junior Acro
Age guide, 7-10 years.
Designed for the more advanced beginner, students at this level build and expand on the foundations of Level 1. Skills of focus for this class include: pre-splits, handstands, bridge with kick/jump, bridge with stacked mat, straddle roll, cartwheel with correct finish, round off, handstand facing away from the wall, down the wall backbend, and a series of strength exercises. Level 2 students will also begin the basics of partner work.
Junior Acro 2
Age guide, 8-11 years.
Designed for the intermediate acro student, students at this level should be able to demonstrate a cartwheel on both sides as well as a round off. Skills of focus include: splits, bridge with kicks (right and left), backbend without a spot, bridge kickover, handstand to forward roll, one-handed cartwheel, backward roll, V-sit for 30 seconds, plank hold, tuck headstand, bridge with straight arms and legs, dive roll, front limber, and flying cartwheel. Level 3 - 8 will also incorporate partner work within the class.
Intermediate Acro
This class is aimed at students aged 11+
Skills of focus include: splits, bridge with kicks (right and left), backbend without a spot, bridge kickover, handstand to forward roll, one-handed cartwheel, backward roll, V-sit for 30 seconds, plank hold, tuck headstand, bridge with straight arms and legs, dive roll, front limber, and flying cartwheel. Partner work will also be incorporated into this class.