Welcome to the CFL ACRO-DANCE/TUMBLING Program!

AcroDance, or Acro as it is commonly referred to by dancers and dance professionals, is the beautiful fusion of classic dance technique and the precision and athleticism of acrobatic elements. Often defined by unique choreography, acro dancers seamlessly blend musicality, emotional expression, line and extension with acrobatic movements in a dance context.

Acro's roots are in traditional Chinese dance, later appearing as a favoured style on the Vaudeville stage. More recently, acro gained popularity with the wide spread success of the contemporary circus productions of Cirque du Soleil. Main stream media including dance television programs like 'So You Think You Can Dance', 'America's Best Dance Crew' and 'Dance Moms' have further fuelled it's demand in amateur competitive dance and studio settings.

Acro is an especially challenging style for dancers to master as training in both dance and acrobatic elements is required. Acro technique includes balancing, limbering, tumbling and partnering, based in flexibility, contortion and strength.

 At CFL, we will be offering two AcroDance programs. Kinder Acro begins on January 27 (for Saturdays) and January 29 (for Mondays). School Age Acro will begin on Wednesday, January 31, as will Ribbon and Hoop class! Please see below for dates/times and levels. You can click on the Register Here buttons to register.

Kinder Acro: 18 months through 6 years old:

*All Kinder Acro classes are $64 per month. Parents register online, and then are billed via email for their first month of tuition. Thereafter, payments are auto deducted from their chosen payment method. Please note that withdrawals must be processed via the link on the Champions for Life website, and must be done at least three days before the end of the month. If you are already registered for Dance or Gymnastics classes at CFL, please contact Melissa to register (Melissa.Gravius@championsforlife.org)

This program is designed for children ages 18 months through 6 years old, and is broken down into developmentally appropriate divisions that focus on age specific skill sets. By following our Kinder Acro program, your children will develop strong foundational skills and a knowledge base of AcroDance that will benefit them no matter their future athletic path. Acro students go on to gymnastics, dance, and cheer, but also have the body awareness and physical flexibility, strength, and coordination to succeed in any other sport, from karate and martial arts, to swimming, basketball, lacrosse, etc.

Toddler Kinder Acro: 18 months - 2 years old: Students develop gross and fine motor skills, explore foundational Acro positions, and learn how to follow instructions from their teacher, take turns, and have fun in the studio. This group includes moms, dads, guardians, or other special grown ups in the child’s life, so come prepared to have fun! Classes will take place in the CFL gymnastics arena.

Saturday: 9:00 am to 9:30 am
Monday: 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Pre-School Acro Tumbling: 3 years old - 5 years old: Students will enter the gym independently, further develop their fine and gross motor skills, and learn more about body control. Children will learn introductory Acro body shapes including tricks and kinesthetic awareness. At the same time, children will learn how to be in class, develop their focus, listening, and cooperative skills. Students will develop basic Acro and gymnastics skills and drills.

Saturday: 9:30 am to 10: 15 am
Monday: 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm

Kinder Acro: 5 years old - 6 years old: Students will learn developmental tricks to set up their training foundation, plus more on body positions, jumps, and motor skills development.

Saturday: 10:15 am to 11:00 am
Monday: 5:45 pm to 6:30 pm

School Age Acro Dance and Tumbling: 7 years old to 13 years old

*All School Age Acro classes, including Ribbon and Hoop, are $72 per month. Parents register online, and then are billed via email for their first month of tuition. Thereafter, payments are auto deducted from their chosen payment method. Please note that withdrawals must be processed via the link on the Champions for Life website, and must be done at least three days before the end of the month. If you are already registered for Dance or Gymnastics classes at CFL, please contact Melissa to register (Melissa.Gravius@championsforlife.org)

School Age Acro is a complement to dance programming at Champions for Life, but can also be taken independently if not registered for Dance. Classes will be based on age, but depending on experience, children may be moved to beginner or junior classes at the discretion of the instructor. Please register according to your child’s age.

In addition to the Acro classes, we are also offering a Ribbon and Hoop class for children aged 8 to 13. Ribbon and Hoop class participants develop skills with the rope, hoop, ball, and ribbon, combined with a variety of dance movements done to music. Gymnasts increase flexibility and use the equipment while executing basic tumbling
skills along with leaps, balances and turning skills.

Beginner Acro (7 years old to 10 years old): Wednesday: 4:15 pm to 5:00 pm
Junior Acro (11 years old to 13 years old): Wednesday: 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm