Why must Acrodance be accompanied with a Ballet, Tap or Jazz class? *Preschool Excluded

Acrodance was created to supplement other styles of Dance, not replace them. The majority of Acrodance class is spent on strength, flexibility and skills. We believe in the benefits of blending Dance with Limbering, Tumbling and Balance. Priority will always be given to dancers first, and that is why we choose to offer our main classes to Dancers only.

What’s the difference between Gymnastics and Acro? Are they the same?

Here is a great article from Acro Dance Teachers Association (ADTA) on the difference between Gymnastics and Acro!
Although there are some similarities - there are important technical training differences. Mainly because Gymnasts train on Sprung floor, while Dancers bodies must prepare for hard floor impact. Dancers have a greater focus on artistry and story telling too. Their skills are showcased in and out of dance movements, vs. gymnasts showing strong, focussed skill demonstrations. Some skills may be similar, but are executed and performed very differently. It is important if students are training in both programs, to understand the differences, and train appropriately during the classrooms they are in.

Joining Competitive Dance requires approval,
why is this?

Competitive dance requires a larger commitment from the students and families. Competitive dancers need to attend more classes and practice regularly at home. The expectations of class, teamwork and performance are larger.

We want to invest in our competitive students long term, since dance is a skill developed through progressive training, we want to ensure we can support competitive dancers to see their skills advance and hard work pay off. Like any team sport, in order to succeed, it requires team attendance and continual effort from each member.

How many competitions does AMR do?

Our studio participates in 4 different festivals around Alberta. We try to stick within a 2hour travel limit, being mindful of our families life outside of the studio. We want to give our students taste of the competitive world, while maintaining our small town balanced lifestyle.

We often consider ourselves the underdogs but love being a part of the performance scene and seeing other dancers perform. We have celebrated wonderful success with Title Winners & Banner Championships. Although the best memories are always the ones behind the stage :)