Acro dance for kids and teens
Acro classes are designed to create a well-balanced acrobat and are a wonderful addition to other dance training! Students will learn elements of flexibility, strength, balance, tumbling and contortion. All Acro classes are taught by certified teachers and examinations are available through Acrobatic Arts.
Acro blends dance technique with acrobatic skill. Students at the Ontario School of Ballet take acro alongside ballet and/or jazz, so their acrobatic training sits on top of their dance technique.
What students learn in acro class
Acro classes combine conditioning for strength and flexibility with balance, tumbling and contortion skills, and then link those skills together with dance movement and choreography.
Acro alongside ballet and jazz
Acro students must also be enrolled in ballet and/or jazz. Acro examinations are available through Acrobatic Arts, so dancers can work towards exams as they move up the levels.
Acro levels for every stage of training
Acro starts with Pre-Junior Acro at age six, then Junior 1, 2 and 3 Acro for ages seven to nine, Pre-Intermediate 1 and 2 Acro for ages ten and eleven, and Pre-Intermediate 3/Intermediate 1 Acro from age 12. Junior/Pre-Intermediate Acro (ages 8 to 11) and Teen/Senior Acro (ages 12 and up) run at our Oakwood Village studio. Intermediate 2/Intermediate 3/Advanced Acro, for ages 14 and up, is by invitation. Each acro class meets once a week.
Acro class schedule by age (2026-2027)
Ages are based on the year your dancer was born. Classes marked invite only are by invitation.
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| Age | Class | When, where and teacher |
|---|---|---|
| 6 (born 2020) | Pre-Junior Acro |
Sat 1:00-2:00, St Clair West
with Ms. Michelle Zetts Sat 2:00-3:00, Oakwood Village
with Ms. Melissa Campitelli |
| 7 (born 2019) | Junior 1A Acro |
Sat 3:00-4:00, St Clair West
with Ms. Michelle Zetts |
| 7 (born 2019) | Junior 1B Acro |
Sat 4:00-5:00, Oakwood Village
with Ms. Melissa Campitelli |
| 8 (born 2018) | Junior 2 Acro |
Sat 5:00-6:00, St Clair West
with Ms. Michelle Zetts |
| 8 to 11 (born 2015 to 2018) | Junior/Pre-Intermediate Acro |
Tue 7:00-8:00, Oakwood Village
with Ms. Melissa Campitelli |
| 9 (born 2017) | Junior 3 Acro |
Wed 4:45-5:45, St Clair West
with Ms. Michelle Zetts |
| 10 (born 2016) | Pre-Intermediate 1 Acro |
Wed 7:00-8:00, St Clair West
with Ms. Michelle Zetts |
| 11 (born 2015) | Pre-Intermediate 2 Acro |
Mon 8:00-9:00, St Clair West
with Ms. Michelle Zetts |
| 12 to 13+ (born 2013 to 2014) | Pre-Intermediate 3/Intermediate 1 Acro |
Wed 8:45-9:45, St Clair West
with Ms. Tiffany Ratz |
| 12 and up | Teen/Senior Acro |
Mon 7:00-8:00, Oakwood Village
with Ms. Melissa Campitelli |
| 14 and up | Intermediate 2/Intermediate 3/Advanced Acro (invite only) |
Wed 7:00-8:00, St Clair West
with Ms. Tiffany Ratz |
The full 2026-2027 timetable lists every class across both studios.
What to wear to acro class
Acro dancers wear a leotard in any colour with footless or convertible tights. Boys wear black tights or bike shorts, a white t-shirt and white socks. Hair should be securely fastened away from the face and neck. Full details are on our uniform page.
Acro classes at both Toronto studios
Acro runs at our St Clair West studio at 1133 St Clair Avenue West and our Oakwood Village studio at 504 Oakwood Avenue. All classes are taught by expert accredited dance educators, and limited class sizes allow for individual attention.
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Find your dancer's class in the schedule above or the full 2026-2027 timetable, or register now to save your dancer's spot.
Frequently asked questions about acro classes
Yes. Acro students must also be enrolled in ballet and/or jazz.
Acro starts at age six with Pre-Junior Acro, which runs on Saturdays at both of our studios.
Yes. Acro examinations are available through Acrobatic Arts.
A leotard in any colour with footless or convertible tights. Boys wear black tights or bike shorts, a white t-shirt and white socks.