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DERRICK BALLET CONSERVATORY
“Dance is the hidden language of the soul.”
Martha Graham
Acrobatics 2
Focus: Developing control, strength, flexibility, and introducing more dynamic acrobatic skills.
Skills Taught
• Mastery of all Acro 1 skills
• Non-dominant side round-offs
• Non-dominant hurdle cartwheels
• Headstands
• Front walkovers
• Back walkovers
• Arabian introductions
• Quick-release cartwheels
• Chest rolls
• Chin stands
Promotion Requirements for Acro 3
Students should demonstrate:
• Mastery of all Acro 1 and Acro 2 skills
• Quick-release and dive cartwheels
• Handstand hold (minimum 5 seconds)
• Elbow stand (minimum 3 seconds)
• Headstand (minimum 3 seconds)
• Front walkover
• Back walkover
• Dive roll
• Basic partner balancing skills