Hey everyone! I just added a new free resource to the CLASSROOM that’s available for everyone in the community. It’s an "Open Cartwheel" tutorial, and we call this "Step 0" when it comes to learning a strong, safe side aerial. If you’re in the Aerials Done Right course, this is a great thing to watch and learn before we get started tomorrow afternoon. The open cartwheel helps you: - Learn the right landing shapes for an aerial - Learn how to land a future side aerial with control - Build a strong foundation for aerials This bonus video for you is taken from our teacher training vault and is the ACTUAL way we show our certified teachers how to teach "Step 0" for aerials, so you get a behind the scenes look into what THEY are learning too ... it's too good not to share! If you’re not in the Aerials course, this is still a great resource for you to work on your cartwheels in preparation for your future side aerials. 👉 You can find it now in the Classroom. Let’s start building strong aerials the right way — one smart step at a time. — Miss Melissa

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

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! ⬇️

Stay tuned to learn more about our FIRST Acro Challenge!