ACRO-TUMBLING

An “Acro-Tumbling” class is a training style that combines elements of dance technique with acrobatic skills and gymnastics (floor work), to focus on flexibility, strength and coordination that can be incorporated into a dance routine. 

 
Key points about acro tumbling:
  • Blends dance and acrobatics:
    Unlike pure gymnastics tumbling, Acro-Tumbling aims to integrate acrobatic skills into a dance context, making the movements look graceful and artistic. 
  • Skill progression:
    Classes typically progress from basic skills like forward rolls, cartwheels, walkovers, handstands to more advanced maneuvers like tucks, front and back handsprings, side and front aerials and other advanced tricks. 
  • Focus on flexibility and strength:
    Acro-Tumbling heavily emphasizes developing flexibility and core strength to execute acrobatic moves safely and effectively. 
  • Potential for competition:
    Acro-Tumbling can be a competitive dance style where dancers perform routines incorporating various acrobatic elements.

TINY TUMBLERS PRE-SCHOOL/KINDER

Students ages 3-5 will be introduced to the fundamentals and safety of tumbling. They will also do fun strength training skills. Goals to master will be an unsupported bridge, front roll, cartwheel, and handstand.  No prior experience necessary. Students Ages 5+ will transition to a Level 1 class. 

ACRO-TUMBLING LEVELED CLASSES

Avanti’s acro (short for acrobatics) and tumbling program is specifically designed with dancers and aerialists in mind. Tumbling and Acro classes make a great compliment to both the dance and aerial program. 

Acro/Tumbling Class Offered:

  • Tumbling Level 1 (Ages 5+ no prior experience required)
  • Tumbling Level 2-6 (Ages 8+ see skills required for class entry)
  • Acro Level 2-3 (Ages 7+ )
  • Acro/Tumbling Clinics: Looking to get in more training, we frequently hold clinics on the weekends, be sure to check out our EVENTS page to view and register for all upcoming clinics.
  • Private Lessons:  If you are interested in private lessons, please contact us! 

LEVEL SYSTEM

Beginning Tumbling (Level 1): Students will work on strength training, splits, flexibility skills, front roll, cartwheel, handstand and an unsupported bridge. Goals to master will be kick over from a bridge, handstand to front limber, standing round off and one arm cartwheel. No prior experience necessary.

Intermediate Tumbling (Level 2): Students must have a bridge kick over, front limber and a one-armed cartwheel.  Skills worked on will be dive cartwheels, back walk over, front walk over, running round off, side aerial, back handspring.  Goals to master to move to Level 3 are all walkovers, all cartwheels, working on/towards aerials.

Intermediate Tumbling (Level 3): Students must have strong back walk over, strong front walk over, all cartwheels, should have or be close to having a side aerial or back handspring.  Goals to master will be a side aerial, back handspring and front aerial. Must have aerial (at least one side) and back handspring to move to Level 4/5.

Advanced Tumbling (Levels 4):  Students must have side Aerial and Back Handspring to enter.  Skills to work on: Standing aerials, Round off Back Handsprings, Front Aerials, and various technical combinations.

 

Must have both side and front aerial, and round off back handspring to enter. Skills to work on: Tucks, layouts, Aerial variations and combinations.

Must have back tuck or layout to enter, plus mastery of front and side Ariel. Skills to work on: Mastery of tucks, layouts, aerials, and working on advanced combinations.

 


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