Oct 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
As acro teachers, we look forward to working with that student who has IT ALL! Strength, flexibility, grace… this student is not just a privilege to teach, but is a dream to work with for choreography! But, have you ever had a moment (or many moments…) where it feels...
Oct 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
So, what is Acro Dance exactly? Why does It matter? Is it just about the tricks? I can tell you – if Acro Dance were about the tricks, we would be gymnasts. Acro Dance is definitely NOT about turning dancers into gymnasts! If acro dancers were gymnasts, they...
Nov 7, 2018 | ADTA Blog, Uncategorized
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 –...
Oct 22, 2018 | ADTA Blog, Uncategorized
We want our students to be successful and reach their goals. We want them performing impressive tricks and wowing the crowd onstage. In order to make the “big tricks” happen, however, our students must master the arts of patience and persistence. Acro is...
Sep 24, 2018 | ADTA Blog, Uncategorized
The cold and flu season can feel like the plague in your dance studio – one student gets sick, then their whole class gets sick, and then the whole studio gets sick. While some element of “studio sickness” is inevitable, there are absolutely things you can do to...
Sep 11, 2018 | ADTA Blog, Uncategorized
The world of acro costuming has come a long way… even five years ago, you would be lucky to find a handful of acro-suitable options in a costume book, and would often be forced to pick between a clown or snake-print unitard… On the flip side, we’re...