Acro

Pre-Primary 1 Acro (Ages 4–5)
This class introduces young movers to the fundamentals of acrobatic movement through play-based exploration. Using the Acrobatic Arts curriculum and age-appropriate equipment, students build coordination, balance, flexibility, and strength in a safe, supportive environment. At The School, we teach the child first and the dancer second—developing physical literacy while nurturing each student’s imagination, emotions, and confidence. Lessons focus on discovery and personal mastery of movement, not performance, and are designed to encourage each child’s expressive potential.

Pre-Primary 2 Acro (Ages 5–6)
With growing coordination and confidence, students begin learning cartwheels, backward rolls, and supported handstands. Movement sequences begin to link together, building strength and flow. Students are encouraged to explore their personal resources through imaginative tasks while learning to cooperate, take turns, and support others in a shared environment. We focus on cultivating self-trust, perseverance, and joy while introducing age-appropriate terminology and foundational acrobatic technique.

Pre-Primary Acro (Combined 4–6 yrs)
This mixed-age class supports early Acro development in a creative, flexible environment. Instruction is tiered to meet each student where they are. Newer movers are guided through foundational games and skills, while more experienced dancers begin connecting movements with intention. The focus is on exploration, safety, and confidence-building—preparing all students for the next stage in their Acro journey. We emphasize imagination, respect for space, and social interaction as students learn to move and grow together.

Primary 1 Acro (Ages 6–7)
Students are introduced to Acro as a collaborative movement language. They learn foundational skills like controlled bridges, supported handstands, and beginning cartwheels in a shared environment that emphasizes safety, trust, and mutual respect. In addition to physical strength and flexibility, students begin developing social-emotional intelligence—learning how to take turns, offer encouragement, and celebrate peer progress. Through structured play, they explore body awareness and resilience, guided by The School’s core values.

Primary 2 Acro (Ages 7–8)
With growing body control and maturity, students explore more complex skills like kickovers, balances, and flow-based transitions. They begin to work in small groups and partnerships, learning how to co-create movement and solve physical challenges together. Teachers provide positive, skill-based feedback that supports both personal development and team collaboration. Students are encouraged to persevere and communicate clearly while respecting others’ learning journeys.

Primary Acro (Combined 6–8 yrs)
In this inclusive setting, younger students build confidence by observing peers, while older students practice leadership and modeling. Skill instruction is differentiated and collaborative tasks are embedded throughout. Dancers learn not only how to execute movement, but how to be responsible, compassionate teammates in a shared space. Acro becomes both a physical and relational practice.

Junior 1 Acro (Ages 8–9)
Students deepen their technical base with foundational inversions, strength drills, and linked movement patterns. Group work becomes a key element—students learn to spot each other, work in mirrored pairs, and build movement collaboratively. We emphasize physical awareness and social responsibility. Students are encouraged to persevere through challenges and use communication to support one another’s growth.

Junior 2 Acro (Ages 9–10)
With increased body control and confidence, students begin refining transitions and sequences while learning how to navigate space with and around others. Classes include structured teamwork tasks that emphasize trust, responsibility, and empathy. Acro becomes a space for personal discovery and meaningful collaboration.

Junior Acro (Combined 8–10 yrs)
In this mixed-level class, more experienced students often help model and support newer learners—creating a community where everyone contributes. Instruction supports both personal skill acquisition and the ability to enrich others through presence, encouragement, and group problem-solving.

Elementary 1 Acro (Ages 10–11)
Students continue to refine inversions, balances, and combinations while engaging in increasingly collaborative work. Group progress depends on clear communication, trust, and shared focus. Classes include partner spotting, sequencing, and team movement puzzles—fostering peer accountability and problem-solving alongside strength and flexibility.

Elementary 2 Acro (Ages 11–12)
With strong foundations in place, students learn to sequence tricks with expressive transitions and group staging. Emphasis shifts toward shared refinement—students give and receive feedback, adjust in real time, and support each other through physical and emotional challenges. Acro becomes an art form rooted in both effort and empathy.

Elementary Acro (Combined 10–12 yrs)
This community-based class supports varied skill levels through differentiated instruction and collaborative tasks. Students are expected to manage their space, take initiative, and use positive redirection with peers. Physical growth is paired with emotional and social maturity—preparing students to move confidently and considerately.

Intermediate 1 Acro (Ages 12–13)
Dancers work toward seamless sequencing, transitions, and expressive presentation. Skills such as aerials, walkovers, and partner balances are refined with artistic purpose in mind. Students are encouraged to consider how their movement connects to others—through shared formations, intentional use of space, and mutual support. Technique is shaped with audience impact in mind, guided by collaborative creation and honest reflection.

Intermediate 2 Acro (Ages 13–14)
This level prioritizes flow, polish, and expressive detail. Students not only acquire high-level skills, but also shape them with precision and clarity for performance. Group routines emphasize patterning, staging, and synchrony—teaching dancers how to elevate their movement for public enrichment. Instruction focuses on refining choices that communicate artistic intention with confidence and care.

Intermediate Acro (Combined 12–14 yrs)
This shared space supports refinement across varying experience levels. Instruction moves beyond skill-building toward intentional design: how do we share what we’ve learned? Why does our movement matter? Students take ownership of their process—selecting, refining, shaping, and sharing their ideas as artists with something to offer.