Combine Multiple Skills with Acro

Looking for acro dance classes in Biddeford, Maine that combine the grace of dance with the strength of acrobatics? At Dance House Productions, our acro program blends classical technique with athletic acrobatic skills to help students build flexibility, strength, balance, and performance confidence—all in a safe, supportive, and fun environment.

What is Acro Dance?

Acro dance (short for acrobatic dance) is a unique style that fuses traditional dance with tumbling and gymnastics-inspired tricks. Think beautiful choreography—plus cartwheels, backbends, aerials, walkovers, and more!

Unlike gymnastics, acro dance is performed without mats, so we emphasize technique, control, and safe progressions. It’s perfect for dancers who love to flip, fly, and stand out on stage. Learn more!

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Benefits of Acro

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Full-Body Strength

From core muscles to upper body control, acro builds total-body strength that supports powerful movement and clean technique on stage.

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Improved Flexibility

Acro encourages safe stretching and mobility, helping dancers increase flexibility over time—perfect for all dance styles and injury prevention.

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Better Balance and Coordination

Through handstands, walkovers, and other tricks, students sharpen their sense of balance and develop excellent body control.

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Strong Dance Technique

Unlike gymnastics, acro is grounded in dance, so students learn how to blend tricks seamlessly into choreography with flow and expression.

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Confidence and Courage

Learning new acrobatic skills in a safe, encouraging space boosts self-esteem and teaches dancers to trust themselves and take healthy risks.

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Fun, High-Energy Movement

Kids love acro because it’s exciting, challenging, and just plain fun! It keeps students engaged while building important physical skills.

Class Details

What to Expect

Each Acro class starts with a full-body warm-up to ensure students are physically prepared and reduce the risk of injury. From there, dancers move into skill-building drills, traveling movements, and choreography practice.

Proper body alignment and posture techniques
Foundation exercises for strength and flexibility
Progressive skill development
Age-appropriate choreography
Performance preparation and stage presence
Music appreciation and rhythm training

Class Levels

Ages 3-8: Introduction to basic acro techniques, focusing on fundamentals, coordination, and musicality in a fun, encouraging environment.

Acro I & Acro II: Building on foundation skills with more complex combinations, introducing intermediate techniques and performance skills.

Acro III: Advanced technique development & complex choreography.

What to Wear

Proper dance attire is essential for safety and optimal movement.

Girls must wear a leotard (any style) with fitted shorts, leggings, or joggers
Boys should wear clothing that does not restrict movement
No crop tops please!

Meet Your Instructor

Mrs. Nicki

Acro Instructor

Mrs. Nicki has been dancing since the age of two. Today, as the director of DHP she is proud to helm the studio into its 20th year, where she is producing some the best dancers to ever come out of the state of Maine.

"Dance isn’t just about steps - it's about expression, confidence, and joy. Every child has their own rhythm, and our job is to help them find it."