Acro Classes in Mississauga
At The School Creative Arts Education, our Acro program combines the strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and tumbling skills of gymnastics with the musicality, performance quality and technique of dance. Located in Port Credit, Mississauga, we offer Acro classes for children and teens in a safe, progressive and positive learning environment.
Our Acro teachers are trained in both BATD Acrobatic Dance and Acrobatic Arts, giving students a strong technical foundation supported by structured syllabus work, safe progressions and age-appropriate skill development.
Whether your child is brand new to Acro or already working on cartwheels, walkovers, aerials and tumbling, our classes are designed to challenge and support each student at their individual level.
Why Families Choose Our Acro Program
How We Teach Acro
At The School, Acro is taught as a disciplined dance form, not simply as a collection of tricks. Students learn that strong Acro skills require strength, flexibility, control, alignment, musicality and patience.
Our instructors use a progressive, safety-first approach. Students build the foundations they need before moving into more challenging skills. This helps dancers develop confidence while reducing unnecessary risk.
Our mission is to develop good people through the arts. In Acro class, students practise the values of Commitment, Compassion, Respect and Responsibility while developing healthy collaboration, focused perseverance and positive communication.
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Our Acro program is supported by training in both BATD and Acrobatic Arts. BATD provides structured dance syllabus and examination pathways, while Acrobatic Arts is widely recognized for AcroDance teacher training focused on anatomy, technique, progressions, lesson planning and safe instruction.
This combination allows our teachers to approach Acro with both artistry and technical care. Students learn how to connect Acro skills to dance movement while also developing the strength, flexibility and control required for safe execution.
BATD examinations may be available for eligible Acro students when recommended by the instructor. Exams are optional and are offered when students are prepared, confident and ready for the experience.
Safety Comes First
Safety is the foundation of every Acro class at The School. Students are introduced to skills through carefully sequenced progressions and must demonstrate readiness before advancing to more challenging elements.
Classes include structured warm-ups, strength work, flexibility training, balance development, controlled repetition, spotting when appropriate and proper use of mats and equipment. We do not believe in pushing students into advanced skills before their bodies are ready.
Acro Technique & Curriculum
Depending on age and level, Acro classes may include:
- Balance and body control
- Strength and conditioning
- Flexibility and mobility
- Forward and backward rolls
- Cartwheels and one-handed cartwheels
- Handstands, headstands and inversions
- Bridges and bridge variations
- Walkovers and limbers
- Aerial preparation and aerials when students are ready
- Partnering and balance skills
- Tumbling combinations
- Transitions that connect Acro skills with dance movement
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Ready to Find the Right Acro Class?
View our classes by age or contact us and we will help you choose the best Acro class for your child’s age, experience and goals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Acro Classes
Do students need gymnastics or dance experience to start Acro?
No. Many students begin Acro with no previous experience. Beginner students are taught foundational strength, flexibility, balance and tumbling skills before progressing to more advanced work.
Are your Acro teachers certified or syllabus trained?
Our teachers are trained in BATD Acrobatic Dance and Acrobatic Arts, supporting safe, progressive and technically thoughtful Acro instruction.
Do you offer Acro examinations?
BATD examinations may be available for eligible Acro students when recommended by the instructor. Exams are optional and offered when students are ready.
Is Acro safe for beginners?
Yes. Acro is taught through safe, progressive levels. Students work on strength, flexibility, alignment and readiness before attempting more challenging skills.
What is the difference between Acro and gymnastics?
Acro combines tumbling, balance and flexibility with dance technique, musicality and performance quality. Gymnastics is typically apparatus-based, while Acro is performed on the dance floor and integrated with choreography.
Where are your Acro classes located?
Our Acro classes are held at The School Creative Arts Education in Port Credit, Mississauga, at 160 Lakeshore Road East.
