Acro/Gymnastics

Dancemania runs Acro/Gymnastic & Acro Dance classes in Witney, Kidlington & Burford.

Coach Megan is our resident Acro/Gymnast teacher. Our classes offer Exams in Acro with "The British Theatre Dance Association" & Acro Gymnastics with Acrotrix. We also have a Tumble mat which allows our students to practice and achieve the more complicated skills such as back flips in a safe secure environment.

Acro-Gymnastics Class Description

Our Acro Gymnastics Dance Class is an exciting and challenging program that blends the discipline of artistic gymnastics with the flow and musicality of dance. This class is perfect for students who love to move, flip, and build physical strength in a structured and supportive environment.

What to Expect:

This class will focus on three core pillars:

· Strength – Building full-body strength, especially core and upper body, to support safe and powerful movement.

· Flexibility – Enhancing range of motion through dynamic and static stretching to improve lines and mobility.

· Acrobatic Skill Development – Students will follow a progressive pathway using the Acro Tricks Syllabus, mastering a range of individual and partner skills step-by-step.

Rooted in Artistic Gymnastics

This is not a typical dance class—it is more closely aligned with artistic gymnastics, with students working on:

· Vault – For developing explosive power, coordination, and spatial awareness.

· Beam – For enhancing balance, control, and poise.

· Air Track – For practicing tumbling and aerial skills in a safer, more forgiving environment.

Goals of the Class:

· Build confidence through skill progression and performance-based challenges.

· Develop body control, discipline, and technical understanding.

· Encourage creativity while grounded in gymnastics foundations.

This class is ideal for dancers who want to add acrobatic depth to their movement vocabulary, gymnasts interested in integrating artistry into their skills, or any student who wants to gain strength, flexibility, and agility.

Acro-Rhythmic Dance Class Description

Our Acro Arithmetic Dance Class is a beautiful fusion of dance, acrobatics, and the expressive elements of rhythmic gymnastics. This unique class blends fluidity, grace, and control with strength and flexibility training, all rooted in the foundations of dance.

What Makes This Class Special:

Students will explore:

· Flexibility & Strength Training – Core conditioning and stretching to support technical movement and safe acro development.

· Dance-Based Acrobatics – Acro skills are taught with an emphasis on fluid transitions, clean lines, and artistic expression.

· Rhythmic Apparatus Work – Students will learn to incorporate ribbons, balls, and other apparatus into their routines, improving coordination, musicality, and creativity.

· Bar Technique – Foundational ballet barre work is used to build strength, balance, and posture that supports both acro and dance.

· Acrobatic Skill Development - Students will follow a progressive pathway using the BTDA acro Syllabus, mastering a range of individual and partner skills.

More Dance Than Gymnastics

While inspired by elements of rhythmic and artistic gymnastics, this class is more dance-rooted than gymnastic-focused. It emphasizes artistry, flow, and musical interpretation—bringing out the performer in every student.

Ideal For:

Dancers who want to expand their skillset with acro and apparatus work, students interested in rhythmic movement, and anyone looking to combine technique with creativity in a disciplined but expressive environment.