A BEAUTIFUL COMBINATION OF DANCE AND GYMNASTICS!
AGES 6-18
BY INTEGRATING HIGH-LEVEL ACROBATIC TRAINING INTO OUR DANCE CURRICULUM, WE ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR ATTENDING A SEPARATE GYMNASTICS FACILITY, OFFERING DANCERS THE CONVENIENCE AND CONSISTENCY OF LEARNING IT ALL IN ONE PLACE.
NLSD Acro Dance Program
Level Placement Guide
Level Placement Guide
Tumble Monkeys
Ages 3–5
Introductory tumbling and movement for our youngest dancers. This play-based class builds coordination, balance, and confidence in a fun and nurturing setting.
No skill requirement.
Ages 3–5
Introductory tumbling and movement for our youngest dancers. This play-based class builds coordination, balance, and confidence in a fun and nurturing setting.
No skill requirement.
Beginner Acro
Ages 6–13
Perfect for dancers just starting their Acro journey. This class focuses on foundational strength, flexibility, and safe technique in a structured, supportive environment.
No skill requirement.
Ages 6–13
Perfect for dancers just starting their Acro journey. This class focuses on foundational strength, flexibility, and safe technique in a structured, supportive environment.
No skill requirement.
Intermediate Acro – Youth
Ages 6–9
This class is for younger dancers who have already achieved a backbend kickover on wood and are ready to take the next step in their training.
Skill requirement: Backbend kickover on wood.
Ages 6–9
This class is for younger dancers who have already achieved a backbend kickover on wood and are ready to take the next step in their training.
Skill requirement: Backbend kickover on wood.
Pre-Advanced Acro
Ages 10–18
Designed for dancers who have a solid backbend kickover on wood and are ready to progress their technique, strength, and control. This level serves as a bridge between intermediate and advanced training.
While some dancers in this class may be working toward or have individual skills like a side aerial or back handspring, these are not required for placement. This is an ideal class for older students who are still developing consistency and confidence with more complex tricks.
Skill requirement: Consistent backbend kickover on wood.
Ages 10–18
Designed for dancers who have a solid backbend kickover on wood and are ready to progress their technique, strength, and control. This level serves as a bridge between intermediate and advanced training.
While some dancers in this class may be working toward or have individual skills like a side aerial or back handspring, these are not required for placement. This is an ideal class for older students who are still developing consistency and confidence with more complex tricks.
Skill requirement: Consistent backbend kickover on wood.
Advanced Acro – Showcase Level
Ages 10–18
This is our elite-level Acro class, reserved for dancers who have both a consistent side aerial and back handspring on wood, and the maturity to execute advanced choreography at a fast pace.
Skill requirement: Consistent side aerial and back handspring on wood.
Placement by instructor approval only.
Ages 10–18
This is our elite-level Acro class, reserved for dancers who have both a consistent side aerial and back handspring on wood, and the maturity to execute advanced choreography at a fast pace.
Skill requirement: Consistent side aerial and back handspring on wood.
Placement by instructor approval only.
Placement Policy
All class placements are based on a dancer’s skill level, consistency, and choreography readiness. Dancers may be placed where they will benefit most, even if they have isolated advanced skills. Trial assessments may be required for proper placement.
All class placements are based on a dancer’s skill level, consistency, and choreography readiness. Dancers may be placed where they will benefit most, even if they have isolated advanced skills. Trial assessments may be required for proper placement.
2024 NLSD ACRO DANCERS
GO GIRLS!
GO GIRLS!
WHAT IS ACRO DANCE?
NLSD'S ACRO DANCE PROGRAM IS THE PERFECT COMBINATION OF GYMNASTICS AND DANCE TECHNIQUE. CHOREOGRAPHY CONSISTS OF BALLET AND JAZZ ELEMENTS SEAMLESSLY BLENDED WITH GYMNASTIC SKILLS.
YOUR CHILD WILL FOCUS ON THE FIVE DIVISIONS OF ACRO: STRENGTH, FLEXIBILITY, LIMBERING, TUMBLING AND BALANCE. ACRO IS OFFERED TO STUDENTS AGES 6-18.
YOUR CHILD WILL FOCUS ON THE FIVE DIVISIONS OF ACRO: STRENGTH, FLEXIBILITY, LIMBERING, TUMBLING AND BALANCE. ACRO IS OFFERED TO STUDENTS AGES 6-18.
Q: ASIDE FROM "DANCE" WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ACRO AND GYMNASTICS?
A: UNLIKE GYMNASTICS, ACRO IS PERFORMED ON A HARD STAGE. ACRO DANCERS MUST LEARN HOW TO WITHSTAND THE IMPACT OF A HARD FLOOR SAFELY IN ORDER TO EXECUTE ROUTINES AND SKILLS.
Q: WILL MY CHILD BE ABLE TO LEARN SKILLS ON A MAT?
A: NLSD IS FULLY EQUIPPED WITH A VARIETY OF MATS TO PROPERLY PRACTICE INDIVIDUAL SKILLS SAFELY. SEE PHOTO BELOW.
A: UNLIKE GYMNASTICS, ACRO IS PERFORMED ON A HARD STAGE. ACRO DANCERS MUST LEARN HOW TO WITHSTAND THE IMPACT OF A HARD FLOOR SAFELY IN ORDER TO EXECUTE ROUTINES AND SKILLS.
Q: WILL MY CHILD BE ABLE TO LEARN SKILLS ON A MAT?
A: NLSD IS FULLY EQUIPPED WITH A VARIETY OF MATS TO PROPERLY PRACTICE INDIVIDUAL SKILLS SAFELY. SEE PHOTO BELOW.
Q: MY DAUGHTER HAS NEVER ATTENDED GYMNASTICS BEFORE. WILL SHE BE ABLE TO JOIN NLSD'S ACRO DANCE PROGRAM?
A: YES, NLSD'S ACRO DANCE PROGRAM IS THE PERFECT FIT FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEGINNER THROUGH THE SEASONED GYMNAST. SKILLS ARE INCORPORATED INTO RECITAL ROUTINES BASED ON INDIVIDUALIZED STUDENT ABILITY.
A: YES, NLSD'S ACRO DANCE PROGRAM IS THE PERFECT FIT FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEGINNER THROUGH THE SEASONED GYMNAST. SKILLS ARE INCORPORATED INTO RECITAL ROUTINES BASED ON INDIVIDUALIZED STUDENT ABILITY.
Q: WHAT IS ACRO XTRA?
A: ACRO XTRA IS AN ADDITIONAL PROGRAM OFFERED TO OUR ACRO STUDENTS, ALLOWING FOR EXTRA TIME TO WORK ON THEIR INDIVIDUAL SKILLS AND TO PROGRESS AT A FASTER PACE.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED IN-STUDIO.
A: ACRO XTRA IS AN ADDITIONAL PROGRAM OFFERED TO OUR ACRO STUDENTS, ALLOWING FOR EXTRA TIME TO WORK ON THEIR INDIVIDUAL SKILLS AND TO PROGRESS AT A FASTER PACE.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED IN-STUDIO.
"AIM HIGH, LAND STRONG - THE AERIAL CLUB AWAITS"
A GOAL ACHIEVED BY SO MANY OF OUR ACRO DANCERS!
A GOAL ACHIEVED BY SO MANY OF OUR ACRO DANCERS!
BANANA SPLITS!
NLSD'S INVITATIONAL RHYTHMIC ACRO CLASS
NLSD'S INVITATIONAL RHYTHMIC ACRO CLASS
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GET READY FOR ANOTHER SEASON OF XTRA FUN!
Q: WHAT IS ACRO XTRA?
A: THIS CLASS WILL ALLOW OUR ACRO STUDENTS TO HAVE ADDITIONAL TIME ON THE MATS AS WELL AS ADDED STRENGTHENING AND FLEXIBILITY EXERCISES. THE GOAL IS FOR STUDENTS TO IMPROVE AT A FASTER PACE.
Q: WILL ATTENDANCE BE KEPT?
A: NO, ACRO XTRA IS A CLASS FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF INDIVIDUAL IMPROVEMENT. STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO CHOOSE HOW OFTEN THEY ATTEND WITHOUT QUESTION FROM THEIR INSTRUCTORS.
Q: SOUNDS FUN, HOW DO I SIGN UP?
A: ACRO XTRA IS STRICTLY FOR NLSD ACRO STUDENTS. PLEASE ASK YOUR ACRO INSTRUCTOR FOR DETAILS.
A: THIS CLASS WILL ALLOW OUR ACRO STUDENTS TO HAVE ADDITIONAL TIME ON THE MATS AS WELL AS ADDED STRENGTHENING AND FLEXIBILITY EXERCISES. THE GOAL IS FOR STUDENTS TO IMPROVE AT A FASTER PACE.
Q: WILL ATTENDANCE BE KEPT?
A: NO, ACRO XTRA IS A CLASS FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF INDIVIDUAL IMPROVEMENT. STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO CHOOSE HOW OFTEN THEY ATTEND WITHOUT QUESTION FROM THEIR INSTRUCTORS.
Q: SOUNDS FUN, HOW DO I SIGN UP?
A: ACRO XTRA IS STRICTLY FOR NLSD ACRO STUDENTS. PLEASE ASK YOUR ACRO INSTRUCTOR FOR DETAILS.
MAKE YOUR NEXT BIRTHDAY A NLSD ACRO PARTY!
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