Acro
Our Acro Classes
Acro, short for Acrobatics, is a dynamic dance style that blends classical dance techniques with precision acrobatic elements. At Inclusion Dance in Crystal Falls, MI, our Acro classes are designed to develop students’ strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. This unique fusion of dance and gymnastics challenges dancers to perform intricate tricks, such as handstands, cartwheels, backbends, and aerials, seamlessly integrated into choreographed dance routines.
Our Acro classes cater to various skill levels, ensuring that both beginners and more advanced students can safely progress at their own pace. In a supportive and inclusive environment, students will build their technical skills while also fostering self-confidence and discipline.
Inclusion Dance takes pride in creating a nurturing atmosphere where each student can thrive. Whether your child is new to Acro or looking to refine their skills, our classes offer an excellent opportunity to grow both as a dancer and an athlete.
Classes are ordered by level and age depending on the class.
Gymnastics & Acro Stunts (Level 3-4, Ages 7-19)
In this 45-minute class, students will work on gymnastics and acro stunts. The focus of the individual’s skills will be strength and partner/group lifts. This class will also introduce individual gymnastics tricks and contortion maneuvers.
- Requirements: Must be at least 7 years old. To start this class you must be able to do at least a somersault, handstand, cartwheel, round-off, and at least one of the following: any walkover, press handstand, or any handspring.
- Performances: Winter and Spring Showcases (a performance t-shirt will be provided by Inclusion Dance to wear at both showcases).
- Teacher: Marla Bradley
- Class Practice Clothing Suggestions: Leotard with or without leggings and gymnastics shoes (no skirts, sweatpants, or sweatshirts). One pair of gymnastics shoes can be provided by Inclusion Dance.
- Monthly Tuition: $75
Acro 1 (Non-competition) (Ages 6-19)
In this fun, 40-minute class, students will learn the basics of acrobatics, gymnastics, and dance. Acro is not the typical tumbling or gymnastics or dance class. Our acro instructors will teach dance choreography and guide the class towards increased flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline and concentration. This class will focus on fundamental acrobatic technique, teaching such skills as handstands, chin stands, elbow stands, cartwheels, back bends, walkovers, balance, partner lifts, and contortion tricks, based on each student’s individual level of experience. And it’s fun, too!
- Requirements: Must be at least 6 years old and also be enrolled in any other dance, ballet, technique, or a gymnastics class.
- Dance Styles: Acro, jazz
- Performances: Winter and Spring Showcases AND Recitals
- Teacher: Miranda Straka
- Class Practice Clothing Suggestions: Leotard with or without leggings and gymnastics shoes (no skirts on the leotard unless it is very short). One pair of gymnastics shoes can be provided by Inclusion Dance.
- Monthly Tuition: $75
Competition Dance Jazz Level 1
(Ages 7+, must try out for team)
This 40-minute class in which dance students will learn and compete in 1 competitive dance routine in 2 competitions a year. This class will focus on fundamentals of dance technique through fun jazzy routine.
- Requirements: There is a very strict attendance policy for this class. Student must also be enrolled in the Dance Technique 1 class. Must have taken at least 2 years of any dance and have the dance and memorization skills appropriate to keep up with the students in the class. We also suggest taking a gymnastics class.
- Dance Styles: acro, jazz
- Performances: 1-2 area events, 1 basketball half-time, 2 competitions, Winter and Spring Showcases AND Recitals
- Teacher: Miranda Straka
- Required Class Practice Uniform: Tight fitting long sleeve shirt (tank leotard can be worn underneath for when student is warm) and leggings with jazz shoes. One pair of jazz shoes can be provided by Inclusion Dance. This competition practice outfit will need to be purchased directly from Inclusion Dance.
- All competition classes are part of unlimited pricing (does not include private lessons). Take competition classes and all the non-competition classes you want.
- 1 competition class $230 per month
- 2 competition classes $320 per month
- 3 or more competition classes $400 per month
Competition Acro Jazz Level 2 (Ages 8+, must try out for team)
In this 45-minute class acro students (a little more advanced and/or a little older than Level 1) will learn and compete in 1 competitive dance routine in 2 competitions a year. This class will focus on fundamental acrobatic and dance technique through fun jazzy dance routine.
- Requirements: There is a very strict attendance policy for this class. Student must also be enrolled in a dance technique and a gymnastics class. Must have taken at least 1 year of any gymnastics or acro class and have at least a handstand, cartwheel, round-off, and any split to start this class.
- Dance Styles: Acro, jazz
- Performances: 1-2 area events, 1 basketball half-time, 2 competitions, Winter and Spring Showcases AND Recitals
- Teacher: Miranda Straka
- Required Class Practice Uniform: Tight fitting long sleeve shirt (tank leotard can be worn underneath for when student is warm) and leggings with jazz shoes. One pair of jazz shoes can be provided by Inclusion Dance. This competition practice outfit will need to be purchased directly from Inclusion Dance.
- All competition classes are part of unlimited pricing (does not include private lessons). Take competition classes and all the non-competition classes you want.
- 1 competition class $230 per month
- 2 competition classes $320 per month
- 3 or more competition classes $400 per month
Competition Acro Jazz Level 3
(Ages 9+, must try out for team)
In this 45-minute class acro students (more advanced and older than Level 2) will learn and compete in 1 competitive dance routine in 2 competitions a year. This class will focus on fundamental dance and acrobatic technique through fun jazzy dance routine.
- Requirements: There is a very strict attendance policy for this class. Student must also be enrolled in the dance technique class and a gymnastics class. Must have taken at least 2 years of any gymnastics or acro class and have at least a cartwheel, round-off, press handstand, any walkover or handspring, any of the splits, a pirouette, jete, and other dance skills.
- Dance Styles: Acro, jazz
- Performances: 1-2 area events, 1 basketball half-time, 2 competitions, Winter and Spring Showcases AND Recitals
- Teacher: Miranda Straka
- Required Class Practice Uniform: Tight fitting long sleeve shirt (tank leotard can be worn underneath for when student is warm) and leggings with jazz shoes. One pair of jazz shoes can be provided by Inclusion Dance. This competition practice outfit will need to be purchased directly from Inclusion Dance.
- Required Class Practice Uniform: Tight fitting long sleeve shirt or unitard, black leggings, and nude jazz shoes. One pair of nude jazz shoes can be provided by Inclusion Dance. This competition practice outfit will need to be purchased directly from Inclusion Dance.
- All competition classes are part of unlimited pricing (does not include private lessons). Take competition classes and all the non-competition classes you want.
- 1 competition class $230 per month
- 2 competition classes $320 per month
- 3 or more competition classes $400 per month