New this year is the Pre-Team Program for students grades K- 4th. At Tumble Express, we believe that all children can learn to excell at tumbling and dance, but the student and parents must be committed to learning and practicing. To be a part of the Pre-team program there are two requirements.
First of all, your child must be enrolled in dance and tumbling classes so they are learning skills appropriate for advancement into the acrodance team program which requires training in both disciplines.
Secondly, they must desire and want to be a part of the pre-team program understanding that they are working and training towards eventual competition when they are ready.
The focus will be learning, having fun learning new skills, and working hard to be the best we can be! Pre-team and team programs require support and collaborative efforts between parents, students, and coaches in order to best meet the interests and needs of up and coming athletes.
Posted soon on this page will be pictures and short stories of the students who have chosen to be a part of Tumble Express' pre-team programs.
The first step parents need to do is notify the coaches at Tumble Express if you have questions about the pre-team program or you would like your child to be a part of the pre-team program.
The second step is to make sure your child is enrolled in both tumbling and dance classes.
The third step is to have fun learning gymnastics and dance with your child by being involved. Ask questions about what is your child learning, how and why. Make sure you praise your child about their progress.
What is Acrodance? First of all Acrodancers are athletes and must be physically fit! Acrodance is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. It is defined by its athletic character, its unique choreography, which seamlessly blends dance and acrobatics, and its use of acrobatics in a dance context.
Acrodance is a popular dance style in amateur competitive dance as well as in professional dance theater, such as Cirque du Soleil. Acro dance is referred to simply as "Acro" by dancers and dance professionals.
Acro is an especially challenging dance style for dancers as it requires them to be trained in both dance and acrobatic skills. Acro dancers must be in excellent physical condition as well, because Acro is a physically demanding activity.
