Happy Wednesday, Teachers! I know this is a common challenge with Front Walkovers - students just can’t seem to stand up properly out of them... They pull their arms forward, tuck their chin forward, or stick their but out on the stand up. Here’s a video of one of my students doing my personal favourite drill for fixing this: It’s a kneeling bridge recover against the wall, and it works because it checks a lot of boxes: ✅ Forces correct body placement ✅ Reinforces control ✅ Teaches students to roll through their spine properly ✅ Prevents flinging the arms forward or sticking the but out How to do it: - Kneel facing the wall - Knees touching the wall - Arms reach up and gaze is - Initiate by reaching back with fingertips They bridge down (top to bottom), then recover (bottom to top). 📌 Tip: If they try to stick their but out, cue them to press their hip bones into the wall - that fixes it instantly. I recommend doing this 3–5 times per class with students working on Front Walkovers. And YES this translates into their Front Aerial landing ... it's a two for one:) Let me know if you try it in your classes!

Handstands are the foundation of almost every trick. But most students are doing this wrong… They’re arching instead of holding a true Arc. Here’s the difference: • Arch = dumping into the lower back + shoulders • Arc = lengthening through the spine, toes leading over the top What you want: • Fingers spread, thumbs facing each other • Gaze in front of fingertips • Squeeze glutes + legs tight • Lengthen → don’t collapse • Toes lead the balance Important: Gymnastics handstand = straight line Acro handstand = arc'ed line (especially at Foundationary levels) The Arc is easier to balance, is a game-changer for strength, and gives you that clean (and strong) lyrical line. Quick fix: “Lead with your toes and lengthen out of your back.” If they’re collapsing → take them to the wall and use it as feedback. Small correction… big difference.

One of the biggest issues in acro routines right now: Transitions feel disconnected. You see: big prep → trick → stop → walk → next trick Instead of one continuous flow. Here are 3 simple ways to fix that: - Triplet Steps: An easy way to travel across the stage and shift formations. You can add level changes, different arm variations, and accents.Try letting dancers choose their own arms - you’ll get more natural, interesting movement. - Rocks, Bevels + Digs:These are great for both stationary and traveling transitions. You can layer them together to move dancers or subtly shift formations without breaking flow. - Contemporary Movement Sequences: Use small combinations between tricks instead of just “getting to the next spot.”This adds levels, direction changes, and variety. You can also give different groups slight variations to build texture in the choreography. At the end of the day: Transitions shouldn’t feel like filler. They should add to the artistry just as much as the tricks. Start playing with these and you’ll see an immediate difference in how your routines feel. Ok, so now I want to know - which one are you going to try first in class?

Back in college I used to wait until the night before to start a big assignment. Fired up on caffeine, panic, and false confidence. Totally convinced I'd do my “best work under pressure.” (Spoiler: I didn’t.) Now that we’re grown-ups teaching actual students...Let’s not do that. :) So tell me this: 👉 What’s your teaching focus this week? What are you emphasizing? Fixing? Rolling out? Drop it below and call your shot. __________________________________________________ And speaking of not waiting till the last minute... 🎉 "Our Aerials Done Right" course for students starts this Friday inside the "Safe & Successful Acro Dancer" group. If you’ve got students who could use some extra help with their Aerials over the next 6 weeks — send them this way. You’ll earn 40% commission for every student you refer. (Which is better than college-me ever did, tbh.) Let’s go!

Halfway through the week, classes are moving, plans may be working —or need a little improving. Pause for a moment. Notice what’s there. Not to fix it yet — just name it with care. What’s showing up in your teaching right now? • mixed levels • pacing or flow • student readiness • ready for the break and it's getting a little cray cray... Share one observation or question you’re sitting with. Short notes are welcome. If someone else’s comment resonates, feel free to reply and support them.