Acro vs. Gymnastics: What’s the Difference?
This a question we encounter often and the answer is: YES there is a difference, a very BIG difference! Have you ever watched a gymnastics floor routine in person or on television? Those hard-hitting, advanced tumbling lines, executed with power and precision, and...
The Pressure You Should NEVER Give Into as an Acro Teacher
As a dance teacher, you’ve likely felt pressure to push your students ahead too young and too quickly. Whether the pressure came from students themselves, their parents, or your studio owner, here are the reasons you need to stand your ground, and move at the pace you...
This Five Minute Exercise Will Make You a Better Teacher in 2019
We do a lot to improve ourselves as teachers: like continuing our education, searching for artistic inspiration, and keeping our own instrument as healthy as possible. That’s great, but are you forgetting one simple exercise that will drastically improve your...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Additional Acro Training
Are you a student who’s eager to get more acro training, above and beyond your regular weekly class? That’s great: it means you’re excited about your acro education, and want to put in more work to get more results! However, it’s not just about how much you train –...