“In Acro, strength meets grace and every leap becomes a story of courage.”
Acro at Savvy Studios
Strength. Storytelling. Spectacle.
Acro is an exhilarating and physically demanding dance style that fuses the grace and technique of classical dance with the power, control and daring of acrobatic movement. Also known as acrobatic or gymnastic dance, it’s most commonly referred to as simply Acro within the dance world.
What makes Acro truly unique is its blend of artistry and athleticism. Dancers don’t just perform tricks, they tell stories through movement, using musicality, emotion and dynamic physical skills. Each performance is a breathtaking mix of balancing, limbering, tumbling, contortion and partnering, all executed with control and expression.
Because of the high level of skill involved, Acro requires committed training in both dance and acrobatics. At Savvy Studios, we put safety and technique at the heart of everything we do. Every class includes structured strength and conditioning, targeted stretching and flexibility training to build confidence, body awareness and resilience, all essential to a successful Acro journey.
Getting Started – The Importance of Accurate Grading
We’re thrilled your child is interested in joining one of our Acro classes! To make sure they get the best possible start, it’s essential they are placed in the correct grade for their current level of skill.
Why does this matter?
Each Acro grade builds on a specific set of foundational skills. Starting in the right class means your child can progress safely, confidently and feel a real sense of achievement as they master each stage. Placing a student too high or low can slow progress or increase the risk of injury, so getting it right matters.
What to do:
Please review the required skills for each Acro grade before booking your class. These will help you choose the most suitable level for your child’s abilities. Click on each grade below to view the skills needed for each grade:
Prerequisite: Age 4 and aboveÂ
First Steps Acro is an introductory level designed specifically for our youngest students age 4 and above (not suitable for preschool children). It focuses on building confidence, coordination, spatial awareness and the very basics of acrobatic movement in a fun and nurturing environment.
This level lays the groundwork for safe physical development, encouraging body awareness, balance and simple strength exercises. Children learn through imaginative play, exploration and gentle skill progression appropriate for their age.
Prerequisite: Age 5 and above
Preparatory Acro introduces structured technique in key areas such as balance, flexibility, strength, locomotor skills and safe acrobatic movement. While still suitable for young learners, it begins to establish discipline and consistency in basic skills that will be essential for progression into Primary and beyond. Students are expected to demonstrate control and understanding of foundational movements as they work through a set checklist of required skills.
ACRO – PRIMARY GRADE
Skills I need to already know how to demonstrate safely:
- Boat Position
- Bunny Jump
- Forward Roll
- Pencil Roll
- Preparatory backward roll
- Toes to head
ACRO – GRADE 1
Skills I need to already know how to demonstrate safely:
- Backward Roll
- Bridge hold 30 seconds
- Cartwheel (both sides)
- Kneeling split – 3 stages – arms in 2nd, head back, toe to head
- Shoulder stand
- Straddle roll
- Straddle split
- Balance on one leg
ACRO – GRADE 2
Skills I need to already know how to demonstrate safely:
- Bridge hold with feet together – 30 seconds
- Cartwheel developments
- Leg shouldering from standing
- Handstand to wall and hold
- Front and middle splits
- Kneeling back bend
- Box rolls
- 8 count bridge recover
ACRO – GRADE 3
Skills I need to already know how to demonstrate safely:
- Handstand to bridge
- Roundoff
- Headstand
- Chest balance
- Chest roll
- Walkover
- Split development
- Bridge hold feet together
- Backbend with advancementsÂ
ACRO – GRADE 4
Skills I need to already know how to demonstrate safely:
- Walkover developments
- Headstand developments
- Handstand developments
- Backward walkover
- Walkover
- Chest balance development
- Forearm balance
- Roundoff
ACRO – GRADE 5
Skills I need to already know how to demonstrate safely:
- Walkover developments
- Backward walkover
- Flying cartwheels
- Pirouettes
- Splits front both sides and middle
- Balance developments
- Handspring
- Flyspring
Not sure which class to choose?
👉 If your child is 6 years or older and new to Acro, please begin with Primary Acro. We’ll happily move them up if another level proves more suitable.
🧒 If your child is 5 years old, select Preparatory Acro.
We’re here to support your child’s progress with care, encouragement and positivity and we can’t wait to welcome them into the thrilling world of Acro at Savvy Studios!
TUESDAY – ACRO
| TIME | CLASS |
|---|---|
| 4:00pm – 4:45pm | Class: Acro
Level: Preparatory
Teacher: Faith Priest
Studio: 1
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| 5:30pm – 6:15pm | Class: Acro
Level: Primary
Teacher: Faith Priest
Studio: 1
|
WEDNESDAY – ACRO
| TIME | CLASS |
|---|---|
| 4:00pm – 4:45pm | Class: Acro
Level: First Steps
Teacher: Faith Priest
Studio: 1
|
| 4:00pm – 5:00pm | Class: Acro
Level: Grade 1
Teacher: Maisie Magee
Studio: 3
|
| 4:45pm – 5:30pm | Class: Acro
Level: Primary
Teacher: Faith Priest
Studio: 1
|
| 5:00pm – 6:00pm | Class: Acro
Level: Grade 4 & 5
Teacher: Maisie Magee
Studio: 3
|
| 5:30pm 6:15pm |
THURSDAY – ACRO
| TIME | CLASS |
|---|---|
| 4:00pm – 5:00pm | Class: Acro
Level: Grade 3 & 4
Teacher: Maisie Magee
Studio: 3
|
SATURDAY – ACRO
| TIME | CLASS |
|---|---|
| 9:00am – 10:00am | Class: Acro
Level: Grade 2
Teacher: Maisie Magee
Studio: 3
|
| 10:00am – 11:00am | Class: Acro
Level: Grade 3
Teacher: Maisie Magee
Studio: 3
|
At Savvy Studios it is important to us that each child finds their perfect class. That is why we offer children the opportunity to trial any of our classes for free before signing up.
