Acro Dance

At Barron Dance, our Acro Dance Program is designed for school-age students ready to build strength, flexibility, and fearless confidence through acrobatic movement. Blending classical dance technique with safe and progressive acrobatic training, this program creates a dynamic environment where dancers can master skills such as balances, walkovers, aerials, and handsprings—all combined utilizing intricate and fluid transitions. Whether dancers are new to acro or advancing toward more intricate tricks, our experienced instructors prioritize proper technique, conditioning, and safety. With a curriculum that supports both recreational growth and serious training, we empower each dancer to push their limits, develop discipline, and discover the exciting fusion of art and athleticism that defines acro dance.

BEGINNER ACRO DANCE

6 Years Old and Older | RATIO – 8:2

Our Beginner Acro Dance class introduces young dancers to the foundations of safe and successful acrobatic movement. Students will build strength, flexibility, balance and body awareness while learning how to properly execute skills with control. Dancers will work on foundational elements such as bridges, handstands, rolls, cartwheels and basic lumbering agility elements. In addition, they will be introduced to drills for handsprings and aerials as they gain experience. They’ll learn simple transitions that connect acro skills to dance technique, helping them move smoothly and confidently across the floor. With a focus on proper progressions and individualized guidance, this class sets dancers up to grow into more advanced acro tricks!

INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED ACRO DANCE

6 Years Old and Older | RATIO – 8:2

Our Intermediate/Advanced Acro Dance class challenges experienced dancers to refine their technique while safely progressing to higher-level acrobatic skills. In this fast-paced and focused environment, students enhance their power, flexibility, control, and spatial awareness through advanced conditioning and targeted drills. Dancers will train skills such as walkovers, side and front aerials, handsprings, elbow stands, chest stands, advanced balances, and more complex limbering sequences. They will also develop seamless transitions that blend acrobatic tricks with dance choreography, elevating their flow, confidence, and performance quality. Emphasizing precision, strength, and elegance this class empowers dancers to push their limits and master more intricate acro vocabulary.

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