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Safe & Successful Acro Dancer

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📣 Day 4: Teddy Bear or Headstand
Today, we go from the floor… to the forehead (almost).It’s time for balance. 🎥 Today’s Trick: Teddy Bear Stand or Headstand Easiest: Knees on arms, toes on floorMiddle: Knees on arms, toes off floorHardest: Full headstand 👩‍🏫 How to Teach It: 1. Start kneeling 2. Reach arms forward in Acro First Position 3. Place hands on the floor, fingers spread wide 4. Lower head to form a triangle: ✅ You kneel beside or behind your grown-up✅ Spot at the hips throughout All versions end by returning to kneeling with arms in Acro First Position. 📸 Now it’s your turn: ✅ Post your Day 4 video belowInclude: - You teaching + spotting - Their chosen version 🎉 Bloopers welcome🔺 Triangle base = key🎭 Let them shine Now go teach your acrobat — and post your video in this thread! ⬇️
📣 Day 4: Teddy Bear or Headstand
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teaching my aunt a headstand
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@Melissa Klassen thank you 😊
Final Day! The Cartwheel!
📣 Day 5: Cartwheel (or Couch-Wheel!) You made it to the final challenge! 🎉Let’s flip into the finish line. We are so proud of all of you for taking the challenge and doing something new! It has been great to see you jump into your coach roles! 🎥 Today’s Trick: Cartwheel (or Couch-Wheel) Easiest: Couch-Wheel (legs swing low over couch)Middle: Baby cartwheel with bent legsHardest: Full cartwheel with straight legs 👩‍🏫 How to Teach It: 1. Start in Acro First Position (arms reaching forward, pointed toe) 2. Reach arms out 3. Place hands on the ground shoulder-width apart, fingers spread wide, thumbs facing each other 4. Kick the legs over 5. Encourage straight legs + pointed toes 6. Finish in Acro First Position ❌ No spotting today✅ Coach with clear cues and encouragement 📸 Now it’s your turn: ✅ Post your Day 5 video below Include: - Coaching cues - Their final flip! 🎉 Bloopers extra welcome today🎭 Make it fun — it’s the finale! Now go teach your acrobat — and post your final video in this thread! ⬇️
Final Day! The Cartwheel!
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My aunty did so well with her cartwheel!
📣 Day 3: Handstand (Wall or Couch)
Wow! What amazing teachers we have in here! It has been so great seeing you get out of your comfort zone and do something new! We are cheering you all on in this challenge and love seeing all the hard work! 🎥 Today’s Trick: Handstand with Support Easiest: Backward, feet on the couchMiddle: Backward, feet on the wallHardest: Forward, feet to the wall 👩‍🏫 How to Teach It: ✅ Backward - Couch Version: - Hands on the floor, fingers spread wide - One foot on the couch - Spot at the hips - Bring second foot up - Encourage straight arms - Hold - Step down — no jumping - Finish with hands on hips ✅ Backward - Wall Version: - Same hand position - Walk feet up the wall - Spot at the hips - Hold with straight arms - Walk down the wall — no jumping - Finish with hands on hips ✅ Forward - Wall Version: - Start in Acro First Position (arms reaching forward, pointed toe) - Hands placed a bit away from the wall - Kick up to handstand - Spot at the hips - Guide feet to the wall - Support on the way down - Finish in Acro First Position 📸 Now it’s your turn: ✅ Post your Day 3 video below Include: - Teaching + spotting - Their version of the trick 🎉 Bloopers welcome🙃 Bonus points for bravery Now go teach your acrobat — and post your video in this thread
📣 Day 3: Handstand (Wall or Couch)
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Teaching my aunt a handstand she did good!
📣 Day 2: Tabletop or Bridge
It’s Day 2 of the challenge — and today, we’re bending backwards. 🎥 Today’s Trick: Tabletop or Bridge Easy Version: TabletopHard Version: Bridge with straight arms 👩‍🏫 How to Teach It: ✅ Tabletop: - Sit on the floor, knees bent - Feet hip-width apart, toes pointing forward - Hands behind them, fingers facing toes - Lift stomach up into tabletop - Head stays neutral - Spot at the hips - Finish with hands on hips ✅ Bridge: - Lie on back - Feet planted, hands by ears, fingertips toward shoulders - Push up into bridge - Spot at the hips to help lift and hold - Encourage straight arms - Help them come down safely - Tuck chin on the way down - Finish with hands on hips 📸 Now it’s your turn: ✅ Post your Day 2 video below Include: - You teaching + spotting - Their attempt at the trick 🎉 Bloopers welcome🧦 Bare feet only🎭 Bring your best teacher energy Now go teach your acrobat — and post your video in this thread! ⬇️
📣 Day 2: Tabletop or Bridge
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My aunts bridge
📣 Day 1: Seal Stretch
Welcome to Day 1 of the Acro Flip The Script Challenge!You’re the teacher. Your grown-up is the student. Let’s go. 🎥 Today’s Trick: Seal Stretch Easy Version: Legs stay on the ground Hard Version: Toes touch head 👩‍🏫 How to Teach It: Start your grown-up: - Lying on their stomach - Hands by their ribs, palms down - Legs extended behind them, slightly apart for low back space - Fingers spread wide, facing forward Then guide them like this: 1. Cue them to look up and open their neck 2. Slowly roll up into the seal stretch — in 8 counts 3. Hold at the top for 8 counts 4. Roll down slowly — in 8 counts 5. Finish in Child’s Pose 🤲 Spotting Tips: - Gently press their shoulders back to support the stretch - Encourage a lifted chest - Make sure they don’t sink into their low back - Knees and legs can be apart to create more space - Keep it safe, slow, and supported 📸 Now it’s your turn: ✅ Post your Day 1 video below Include: - A quick clip of you teaching + spotting - Your grown-up’s attempt (easy or hard) 🎉 Bloopers welcome! 🎭 Personality encouraged🧦 Bare feet only — safety first! Now go teach your acrobat — and post your video in this thread! ⬇️
📣 Day 1: Seal Stretch
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Teaching my Aunt, this is fun 🙂
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Abigail Wilson
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@abigail-wilson-3641
Hi my name is Abby! I am a dancer for AMR dance. I love learning new skills and challenging myself.

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