Acro focuses on strength, flexibility, muscle control and balance in combination with traditional gymnastic skills such as somersaults, cartwheels, handstands, walkovers, etc. The emphasis is to seamlessly incorporate skills into traditional dance to add exciting movement, line and extension to enhance the emotional and artistic expression of dance.
Parents - Please be aware that during acrobatic classes, our instructors will need to provide physical contact with students for spotting and safety purposes. This contact is essential to ensure proper technique and to prevent injuries. At DAU, our Acro deprtment priorotizes the safety of our both students and instructors by following strict guidelines for physical interactions. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these policies, please feel free to contact our management team.
Important Dates:
- August 11: Classes Begin
- September 1: Labor Day – Studio Closed
- November 24-29: Thanksgiving Break – Studio Closed
- December 24 – January 4: Winter Break – Studio Closed
- January 5: Classes Resume
- February 16 – 21: February Break – Studio Closed
- April 13 – 18: Spring Break – Studio Closed
- May 25: Memorial Day – Studio Closed
- June 2026 Recital: Dates (TBD) in San Jose