the ACRO program
Ages 3 - 17
Fees
Annual Registration Fee
$25 Individual Student -or- $35 Family
Tuition
$49 per Month (Preschool)
$69 per Month (Levels 1-7)
Multi Class Discounts Available
Sibling Class Discounts Available
Acro & Tumbling
Ages 3 years to 17 years old
At Art in Motion School of Dance we offer tumbling and acro classes based on the trusted Acrobatic Arts Syllabus, which our acro teachers have been trained and certified in. The program is based on safe and effective progressions within five divisions of AcroDance: Flexibility, Strength, Balancing, Limbering and Tumbling.
Acrobatic Arts includes 12 Levels of Syllabus, which take up to 36 weeks to complete each level. Simple, thoughtful progressions take the beginner preschool level dancer from log rolls and somersault to the advanced dancer tumbling effortlessly across the stage!
What Is Acro Dance & Why Acro?
Students wishing to enhance their current training choose to take an Acro Dance class. Acro complements many dance forms and enhances an individual’s technique/flexibility. Acro Dance works hand in hand with Jazz and Ballet, which is why we recommend these supplementary classes after Level One. Each year there is an increased amount of acro movements in dance choreography. From hip-hop to jazz and contemporary, we see acro elements incorporated into routines. We offer acro classes so that our dancers can learn these skills in a safe manner.
Attire
Form-fitted athletic wear, long hair pulled back into a ponytail, and barefoot.
LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
Interested in Acro and need to be evaluated for a level placement?
Contact our office to set up a trial! Add this class on to another class and save 10% off your total!
PRESCHOOL ACRO
This class is designed for ages 3-5. Students will learn basic tumbling skills as well as skills that will focus on improving balance, flexibility, and strength. Skills of focus include: Rolls, Pre-cartwheel, Somersault, Gallops, Bridge, Donkey kick, L handstand, Skipping.
LEVEL 1
Students will learn basic tumbling skills as well as skills that will focus on improving balance, flexibility, and strength. Skills of focus include: Rolls, Pre-cartwheel, Somersault, Gallops, Bridge, Donkey kick, L handstand, Skipping.
LEVEL 2
Designed for students with one year of tumbling experience. Skills of focus include: Bridge, L handstand, Pre cartwheel, cartwheel (Right and Left), Pre-Round Off, Skipping, Forward pike roll, Bridge, V-Sit, Handstand away from the wall, Square Hip Split exercise, Tuck jumps, Rock and roll from standing to standing. Students moving on from this level will need to demonstrate a cartwheel with correct form.
LEVEL 3
Designed for students with at least two years of tumbling experience. Students at this level should be able to demonstrate the skills listed for Tumbling II. Skills of focus for this class include: Pre-Splits 6 inches, Beat handstand, Bridge with kick/jump, Bridge with stacked mat, Straddle roll, Cartwheel with correct finish, Round Off, Handstand facing the wall for 10 seconds, V-sit for 20 seconds, Plank for 30 seconds, Down the wall backbend, Teddy Bear stand. Students moving on from this level will need to demonstrate cartwheels on both sides and a round off.
LEVEL 4
Designed for students with at least 3 years tumbling experience. Students at this level should be able to demonstrate a cartwheel on both sides as well as a round off. Skills of focus include: Pre-Splits 4 inches, 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 for 40 seconds, Tuck headstand, Bridge with straight arms and legs, Dive roll, Front Limber, Flying cart wheel. Students moving on from this level will need to demonstrate a backbend.
LEVEL 5
Designed for students with at least 4 years of tumbling experience. Students in this class should be able to demonstrate most skills listed for Tumbling IV, especially a backbend. Skills of focus include: Pre-Splits 4 inches, Backbend to recovery, Handstand balance for 3 seconds, Bridge kickover, Headstand balance for 10 seconds, V-Sit hold for 40 seconds, Plank hold for 1 minute, Straddle press to Handstand, Round off, Dive cartwheel, Front or Back walkover. Students will need to demonstrate a kickover with straight legs and correct form to move on to the next level.
LEVEL 6 & 7
Students should be able to demonstrate skills listed from Levels I-V, particularly the kickover. Students at this level will be assessed on the following skills at the end of the year: Front walkover, Back walkover, Front Handspring, Standing Back Handspring, Side aerial, Splits 2 inches, Push-ups (10), Superman Hold (30 seconds), Wall-Sit (40 seconds), Back Arabian, Dive Front walkover, Valdez, Back roll to Handstand.
What Our Families Are Saying
We’ve been with AIM since the beginning. The coaches, staff, and dance family have seen our family through the best of times and also in the worst of times. I know, without a shadow of a doubt, that my children would not be who they are today without AIM. Can’t wait to get Pres in a rec class!! Andrea has worked countless hours alone side her staff to create the perfect environment to learn and grow and thrive for all children. What’s being offered here is so much more than just dance education. It’s life lessons. It’s discipline. It’s growing relationships. Communication. Family. 9 years have flown by! Looking forward to 9 more!
Andrea G.
Art in Motion is fantastic! The teachers are so kind, patient, and talented! The teachers, staff, and programs have exceeded my expectations! ❤️
Kristie R.
This studio is sooo spectacular and I've been grateful each and every day of the last 5 years that lanie has been dancing there. Not only for her but me as well. I have formed some wonderful bonds with the dance mama's and staff workers there who have helped me along my way especially when we joined the company team. Kendra Seiter you do so much for this studio and our families. You've held my hand, reassured me, kept a watchful eye on my child and answered more questions than I can count! I know you take care of us all and I thank you so so much! I can't wait to celebrate year 10 at Disney with the best studio EVER!!!!"
Tracy M.
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About
Art in Motion School of Dance instructs students between from age 18 months through adult in various forms of dance and movement. We have both
recreational and competition classes depending on your needs. We offer many classes such as Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Pointe, Musical Theatre, Creative Movement, Acro and more.
FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP LOCATION
Address:
Bridgewater Falls Shopping Center
3425 Princeton Rd Suite 115
Fairfield Twp, OH 45011
Phone:
513-845-3300
MIAMISBURG LOCATION
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